Courses
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- Freshmen (ROTCAF 11): Focus on introduction to the U.S Air Force and Space Force. Topics include qualities of an officer and professionalism, career opportunities, military customs and courtesies, and communication skills.
- Sophomores (ROTCAF 21): Students study air and space power through historical analysis and examine the capabilities, function, and doctrinal employment of aerospace forces. The course emphasizes oral and written communication skills.
- Juniors (ROTCAF 131): Focus on leadership studies. Topics include leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel system, ethics, and communications.
- Seniors (ROTCAF 141 & 142): Course covers two subjects, National Security Affairs (fall quarter) and Preparation for Active Duty (winter & spring quarter). Students learn about international and regional relations, advanced leadership ethics, military justice, civilian control of the military, and current issues affecting the military. Preparation for active duty emphasizes skills to facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life.
- Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) (ROTCAF 1): Required for all students every quarter. Students participate in hands-on exercises to learn drill and ceremony, Air Force customs and courtesies, leadership and followership skills, and hear from guest speakers on a variety of Air Force topics.
Course Catalog
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ROTCAF 1 | 2024-2025 Spring, Autumn Practical leadership exercises including physical fitness training. May be repeated for credit. -
ROTCAF 12 | 2024-2025 Spring AS102, "Competition and Security," introduces students to the concept of national security from a broad perspective, encompassing the military¿s involvement in securing national interests through a range of activities from cooperation to armed conflict. This course is designed to lay a solid foundation for understanding the multifaceted nature of global ... -
ROTCAF 11 | 2024-2025 Autumn AS101, "Department of the Air Force (DAF) Professionalism," is designed to introduce students to the DAF and its culture, providing an overview of essential attributes required for success in this context. This course is broken down into three units: Unit 1: "Introduction to DAF Culture;" Unit 2: "Disciplined Professional;" Unit ... -
ROTCAF 142 | 2024-2025 Spring Instructors:- Neubauer, M.
The final portion of the ROTC Air Force sequence is designed to prepare cadets for life as a second lieutenant. This is a great time for instructors to include any information they feel would help their cadets as they transition from civilian life to military life. -
ROTCAF 131 | 2024-2025 Spring, Autumn AS300, "Leading People and Effective Communication," utilizes the student's field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a ... -
ROTCAF 141 | 2024-2025 Spring, Autumn AS400, "National Security and Preparation for Active-Duty" is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and ... -
ROTCAF 21 | 2024-2025 Spring, Autumn AS200, "Team and Leadership Fundamentals," provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.