AFR 1101 The Foundations of the United States Air Force
I . . . . . 1(F)
Corequisite: AFR 1101L.
Designed to introduce cadets to the United States Air Force and Air Force
Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and
organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs
and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to
communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and
complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
AFR 1112 The Foundations of the United States Air Force
II . . . . . 1(S)
Corequisite: AFR 1112L.
Continuation of AFR 1101. Designed to introduce cadets to the United States Air
Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include:
mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism,
military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an
introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for
AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership
experiences.
AFR 2130 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I .
. . . . 1(F)
Corequisite: AFR 2XX1L.
Designed to examine the general aspects of air and space power through a
historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time
period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global
positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to
extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies), and
missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's
USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental
truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g. Principles of War and
Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, provides the cadets with a knowledge
level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space
power, from an institutional doctrinal and historical perspectives. In addition,
the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core
Values, through the use of operational examples and historical Air Force
leaders, and will continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTCAFROTC cadets and complements this course by
providing cadets with followership experiences.
AFR 2132 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II .
. . . . 1(S)
Corequisite: AFR 2132L.
Continuation of AFR 2130. Designed to examine the general aspects of air and
space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the
course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the
space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical
examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities
(competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what
has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines
several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g.
Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, provides the
cadets with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and
employment of air and space power, from an institutional doctrinal and
historical perspectives. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the
importance of the Air Force Core Values, through the use of operational examples
and historical Air Force leaders, and will continue to develop their
communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTCAFROTC cadets
and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
AFR 3221 Air Force Leadership and Management I . . . .
. 3(F)
Corequisite: AFR 3XX1L (Air Force Leadership Studies I Lab).
Integrated management course emphasizing the individual as a managering 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. Completion of all AFR 100- and 200- level courses or
completion of a 6 week summer field training required.
AFR 3232 Air Force Leadership and Management II . . . .
. 3(S)
Prerequisite: AFR 3221.
Corequisite: AFR 3232L.
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.
AFR 4211 National Security Forces in Contemporary
American Society I . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: AFR 3232.
Corequisite: AFR 4XX1L (National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty
Lab).
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.
AFR 4214 National Security Forces in Contemporary
American Society II . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: AFR 4211.
Corequisite: AFR 4214L.
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 basis only.