Department of Aerospace Studies
(AERS)
Professor Colonel S. P. Kelley, USAF (Head); Assistant
Professors Lt. Colonels W. Byrne, J. Gardner; Majors K. Currens, D. Norris;
Captains B. Acheson, J. Baquet
The General Military Course
101. Foundations of the
USAF. (1-0). Credit 1. I
Introduces students to the U.S. Air Force and the Air
Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC); includes
Officership, professionalism, military customs and courtesies,
and officer opportunities and benefits; AFROTC cadets must
register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 105) as it complements
this course with followership experience.
102. Foundations of the
USAF. (1-0). Credit 1. II
Continuation of AERS 101; AFROTC cadets must register
for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 106) as it complements
this course with followership experience.
105. AFROTC Leadership
Lab. (0-2). Credit 1. I
Designed to give insight into the Air Force and give
leadership opportunities to cadets through a variety of
experiences; expected to perform a multitude of tasks in
both the subordinate and superior roles.
106. AFROTC Leadership
Lab. (0-2). Credit 1. II
Designed to give insight into the Air Force and give
leadership opportunities to cadets through a variety of
experiences; expected to perform a multitude of tasks in
both the subordinate and superior roles.
201. Evolution of Air
and Space Power. (1-0). Credit 1. I
Examines general aspects of air and space power through
a historical perspective; covers the time period from the
first use of balloons to the Persian Gulf War; AFROTC cadets
must register for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 105) as it
complements this course with followership/leadership experience.
202. Evolution of Air
and Space Power. (1-0). Credit 1. II
Continuation of AERS 201; AFROTC cadets must register
for Leadership Laboratory (AERS 106) as it complements
this course with followership/leadership experience.
The Professional Officer Course
303. Air Force Leadership
Studies. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge,
Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, and leadership
ethics; case studies of leadership and management situations
as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application
of concepts; Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking
a contract) must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 105).
304. Air Force Leadership
Studies. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Continuation of AERS 303; Air Force contract individuals
(or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership
Lab (AERS 106).
403. National Security
Affairs--Preparation for Active Duty. (3-0). Credit 3.
I
Examines the Constitution and the national security process;
focuses on civilian control of the military; the roles
of the Services; and the functions of the Air Force commands;
Air Force contract individuals (or those seeking a contract)
must register for Leadership Lab (AERS 105). Prerequisite:
Non-Air Force contract students must have approval of instructor
and department head.
404. National Security
Affairs--Preparation for Active Duty. (3-0). Credit 3.
II
Continuation of AERS 403; Air Force contract individuals
(or those seeking a contract) must register for Leadership
Lab (AERS 106). Prerequisite: Non-Air Force contract students
must have approval of instructor and department head.
485. Directed Studies.
Credit 1 to 3.
Directed study of problems in the field of aerospace
studies. Prerequisites: Air Force ROTC Cadet; junior or
senior classification; approval of department head.
