AFR 1XX2 The Air Force Today II . . . . . 2(1,2)
Study of the total force structure, offensive and defensive forces, general-purpose forces, and aerospace support forces. Includes examination of the environment of the Air Force officer. Leadership laboratory activities are included.

AFR 2XX1 The Development of Air Power I . . . . . 2(1,2)
Study of the development of air power from balloons and dirigibles through World War II aircraft. Students gain an understanding of the use of air power and the technological changes occurring during this period. Leadership laboratory activities are included.

AFR 2XX2 The Development of Air Power II . . . . . 2(1,2)
Study of air power following World War II. Course deals with the peaceful employment of U.S. air power in relief missions and civic action programs in the late 1960's and the air war in Southeast Asia. It also covers the buildup of air power during the 1980's and projects ahead to the year 2000. Leadership laboratory activities include preparation for field training.

AFR 3XX1 Air Force Leadership and Management I . . . . . 3(3,2)
Integrated management course emphasizing the individual as a manager in an Air Force milieu. The individual motivation and behavioral processes, leadership, ethics, communications, and group dynamics provide a foundation for the development of the junior officer's professional skills as an Air Force officer. The basic managerial processes involving decision-making and the use of analytic aids in planning, organizing, and controlling in a changing environment are emphasized. Laboratory provides opportunities for practical application of leadership skills. Prerequisite: Completion of all AFR 1000- and 2000-level courses or completion of a 6 week summer field training.

AFR 3XX2 Air Force Leadership and Management II . . . . . 3(3,2)
Organizational and personal values, management of forces in charge, organizational power, politics, managerial strategy and tactics, military organization. Examines the managerial and leadership problems found in industry and government. Leadership qualities and skills are examined in detail. Actual Air Force cases are used to enhance the learning and communicative processes. Leadership laboratory included. Prerequisite: AFR 3XX1 (Air Force Leadership and Management I) or approval of the PAS.

AFR 4XX1 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I . . . . . 3(3,2)
Focuses on the Armed Forces as an integral element of society. Emphasizes the broad range of American civil-military relations, the environmental context in which U.S. defense policy is formulated and implemented, the societal attitudes toward the military, and the role of the professional military leader-manager in a democratic society. Each student prepares individual and group presentations for the class, writes reports, and participates in group discussions and seminars. Laboratory provides opportunities for practical application of leadership skills. Prerequisite: AFR 3XX2 (Air Force Leadership and Management II) or approval of the PAS.

AFR 4XX2 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society II . . . . . 3(3,2)
Stresses the fundamental values and socialization process associated with the Armed Services; the requisites for maintaining adequate national security forces; the political, economic, and social constraints on the national defense structure; the impact of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness; and the manifold Variables involved in the formulation and implementation of national policy. Focuses on the role of the professional military officer in carrying out national policy. Military law and the military justice system are examined closely. Leadership laboratory included. Prerequisite: AFR 4XX1 (National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I) or approval of the PAS.

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