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 follower-ship 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
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
2130L
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 perspective. 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 AFROTC 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, covers a time period from
the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of
the Persian Gulf War. Historical 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 perspective. 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 AFROTC cadets and complements this course by
providing cadets with followership experiences
AFR 3221 Air Force
Leadership and Management I . . . . . 3(F)
Corequisite: AFR
3221L
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. 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
4211L
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