Aerospace Science ROTC (AIRS)

Courses

AIRS A101 Heritage and Values of the Department of the Air Force I 1 Credit

Introduces Air and Space Force heritage and the values of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Examines general aspects of the DAF, service benefits, and opportunities for officers.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A102 Heritage and Values of the Department of the Air Force II 1 Credit

Provides further examination of the Air and Space Forces. Examines general aspects of leadership, fundamentals, opportunities, and the evolution of the Department of the Air Force.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A101 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A150 US Air Force Leadership Laboratory 1 Credit

Provides practical leadership experience and military training to Air Force ROTC cadets. Includes field trips to different Air Force bases and requires weekly physical fitness training, marching and leadership exercises.
Special Note: This is a required course for Air Force ROTC students seeking an officer's commission. Students must be eligible for military service to take this course.
Registration Restrictions: Students must be enrolled in AFROTC academic classes unless they have completed all ROTC academic courses for program completion. Corequisites are AIRS A101 or AIRS A102 or AIRS A201 or AIRS A202 or AIRS A301 or AIRS A302 or AIRS A401 or AIRS A402.

AIRS A201 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I 1 Credit

Introduces the fundamentals of leadership and team building. Demonstrates the layers of leadership, such as listening, self assessment, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A102 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A202 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II 1 Credit

Further examines the aspects of leadership, such as listening, self assessment, followership, and problem solving efficiently. Emphasizes stress management skills and human relations.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A201 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A301 Leading People and Effective Communication I 3 Credits

Builds on leadership fundamentals taught in AIRS A202. Analyzes leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A202 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A302 Leading People and Effective Communication II 3 Credits

Develops concepts of military professionalism and officership. Analyzes the application of military ethics to various scenarios. Covers Department of the Air Force evaluation, promotion, and assignment systems.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A301 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A401 National Security, Leadership Responsibilities, and Commissioning Preparation I 3 Credits

Investigates national security policy and process, advanced leadership, and air and space power functions. Examines the role of military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. Provides an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A302 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.

AIRS A402 National Security, Leadership Responsibilities, and Commissioning Preparation II 3 Credits

Conducts an in-depth examination of the military justice system and analyzes the application of military ethics. Further examines the role of military officers, career progression, and the DAF evaluation systems.
Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Prerequisites: AIRS A401 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisites: AIRS A150.