AERO 121. U.S. Military Forces I

1 cr. (1+1.5P)

Introduction to U.S. military practices and policies and to USAF drill customs and ceremonies; doctrine, mission, and total force structure of the Air Force.

AERO 122. U.S. Military Forces II

1 cr. (1+1.5P)

Introduction to various major organizations within the USAF; a survey of other armed forces of the U.S. military.

AERO 221. The Development of Air Power I

1 cr. (1+1.5P)

The beginnings of manned flight; from Kitty Hawk to Versailles; the Interwar years; air power during World War II.

AERO 222. The Development of Air Power II

1 cr. (1+1.5P)

The Berlin Airlift; the Korean War; air power in the Middle East; the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962; air power in Southeast Asia.

AERO 301. Air Force Management I

3 cr. (3+1.5P)

Introduction to the principles of war and their applications; USAF interoffice/organization communication, leadership vs. management, and professional officer development. Prerequisites: AERO121, AERO 122, AERO 221, and AERO 222, or consent of instructor. Same as MGT301

AERO 302. Air Force Management II

3 cr. (3+1.5P)

Fundamentals of total quality management; USAF interoffice/organization communication, officer and enlisted performance evaluation, military ethics, and civilian personnel management. Prerequisites: AERO301 or consent of instructor. Same as MGT302.

AERO401.National Security Forces in Contemporary

American Society I 3 cr. (3+1.5P)

The military profession; evolution and interaction with the civilian sector of society; the Uniform Code of Military Justice and military justice system; current USAF organization and structure. Prerequisites: AERO301, AERO 302, or consent of instructor.

AERO402.National Security Forces in Contemporary

American Society II 3 cr. (3+1.5P)

AERO 000. Leadership Laboratory

0 cr. (1.5P)

Lab is an integral and mandatory portion of the aerospace studies curriculum. Within the framework of a cadet corps, it provides a progression of experiences designed to develop each student's leadership potential and serve as an orientation to active duty.