Aerospace Studies

• OTP AS 101: Leadership Laboratory (taken each semester)
  Augments the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. Applications include Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, problem solving, communications, and learning about career opportunities available to commissioned officers. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop leadership potential.
• OTP AS 110: Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
  A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organizations of the Air Force.
• OTP AS 120: Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
  Continues study of OTP AS 110.
• OTP AS 212: Team and Leadership Fundamentals
  Focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The course will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
• OTP AS 222: Ldrship Fund
  This course description is currently under construction.
• OTP AS 310: Leading People and Effective Communication
  Teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.
• OTP AS 320: Air Force Leadership Studies
  Continues OTP AS 310 with special emphasis on the basic managerial processes involving decision making, use of analytical aid in planning, organizing, and controlling in a changing environment. Actual U.S. Air Force cases used.
• OTP AS 410: National Security Affairs
  Study of the military's role as an institution in a democratic society. Topics include civil-military interaction and the military as a profession. Emphasis on developing communication skills through student presentations.
• OTP AS 420: Preparation for Active Duty
  "Preparation for Active Duty" is a survey course designed to give Senior AFROTC cadets an overview of the subject material. Cadets are expected to emerge with an in-depth knowledge of all the topics covered in this course. While some areas are covered in detail, many others are covered more broadly. Overall AS420 is a vehicle to help you become Air Force officers and to facilitate your transition to active duty.

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