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Foundations of the United States Air Force I


Course Description

This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include Air Force heritage, career fields in the Air Force, and military benefits.


Athena Title

FOUNDATNS OF USAF I


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Student should know the organizational structure of the Air Force, and understand the customs/courtesies and professional appearance required of an Air Force officer. Student should know the Air Force core values and understand the concepts of professionalism and officership, as they apply to the military, along with the opportunities and benefits available to an Air Force officer. The student should demonstrate basic comm skills.


Topical Outline

AIRS 1001 - SYLLABUS Lesson Title Week 1 Welcome to AFROTC 1 2 Intro to ROTC 2 No class (Labor Day holiday) 3 3 AF Dress & Appearance 4 4 Military Customs/Courtesies 5 5 Air Force Heritage 6 5 AF Heritage (cont'd) 7 Mid-Term: Exam 1 8 6 Dept of the Air Force 9 6 Dept of the AF (cont'd) 10 Comm Exercises 11 7 War 12 7 Aerospace Power 13 8 AF Career Opportunities 14 9 Benefits 15 10 AF Installations 16 Final: Exam 2 TBA