Iowa State University Courses and Programs 1997-1999

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AFAS 101. Leadership Laboratory I. (0-1) Cr. R. Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, instructing, directing and evaluating the preceding skills, studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. This laboratory is required if taking AFAS 141, 142 and considering application in the POC. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 102. Leadership Laboratory I. (0-1) Cr. R. Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, instructing, directing and evaluating the preceding skills, studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. This laboratory is required if taking AFAS 141, 142 and considering application in the POC. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 141. The United States Air Force Today. (1-0) Cr. 1. Yr. Development of the Air Force, its mission and organization; emphasis on functions of U.S. strategic offensive, defensive, and special purpose forces; relationships and interaction with Army and Navy forces. Introduction of oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Initial military training related to officership and professionalism, engaging in military customs and courtesies, and participating in military ceremonies.

AFAS 142. The United States Air Force Today. (1-0) Cr. 1. Yr. Development of the Air Force, its mission and organization; emphasis on functions of U.S. strategic offensive, defensive, and special purpose forces; relationships and interaction with Army and Navy forces. Introduction of oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Initial military training related to officership and professionalism, engaging in military customs and courtesies, and participating in military ceremonies.

AFAS 201. Leadership Laboratory II. (0-1) Cr. R. Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, instructing, directing, and evaluating the preceding skills, the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. Continued military training related to wearing the uniform, engaging in military customs and courtesies, and participating in military ceremonies. This laboratory is required if taking AFAS 241, 242 and applying for the POC. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 202. Leadership Laboratory II. (0-1) Cr. R. Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, issuing military commands, instructing, directing, and evaluating the preceding skills, the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. Continued military training related to wearing the uniform, engaging in military customs and courtesies, and participating in military ceremonies. This laboratory is required if taking AFAS 241, 242 and applying for the POC. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 241. The Development of Air Power. (1-0) Cr. 1. Yr. Study of military air power through historical events, leaders, technology and politics. Introduction into the basics of leadership, quality, teamwork, and ethics/values. Demonstration of oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

AFAS 242. The Development of Air Power. (1-0) Cr. 1. Yr. Study of military air power through historical events, leaders, technology and politics. Introduction into the basics of leadership, quality, teamwork, and ethics/values. Demonstration of oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

AFAS 301. Leadership Laboratory III. (0-2) Cr. R. Advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. This lab is required if taking AFAS 341, 342, and pursuing a commission. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 302. Leadership Laboratory III. (0-2) Cr. R. Advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. This lab is required if taking AFAS 341, 342, and pursuing a commission. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 341. Air Force Management and Leadership. (3-0) Cr. 3. Yr. Communication skills, management, and leadership: listening, speaking, and writing skills required by an Air Force officer; management tools, practices, and controls; management principles and functions; leadership theory and practices. Introduction to Quality A:-Force. Advanced leadership training pertaining to planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting military activities through experiential exercises.

AFAS 342. Air Force Management and Leadership. (3-0) Cr. 3. Yr. Communication skills, management, and leadership: listening, speaking, and writing skills required by an Air Force officer; management tools, practices, and controls; management principles and functions; leadership theory and practices. Introduction to Quality A:-Force. Advanced leadership training pertaining to planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting military activities through experiential exercises.

AFAS 401. Leadership Laboratory IV. (0-2) Cr. R. Advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. This lab is required if taking AFAS 441, 442, and pursuing a commission. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 402. Leadership Laboratory IV. (0-2) Cr. R. Advanced leadership experiences involving the planning and controlling of the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications, and the providing of interviews, guidance, and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. This lab is required if taking AFAS 441, 442, and pursuing a commission. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps or are eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the professor of aerospace studies.

AFAS 441. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. Yr. Prereq: 342. The military profession, civil-military interaction, framework of defense policy, formulation of defense strategy and management of conflict. Formulation and implementation of U.S. security policy. Regional studies, military law, and in-depth Air Force doctrine and organization. Analysis of civil-military interactions. Advanced leadership training pertaining to planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting military activities through experiential exercises.

AFAS 442. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society. (3-0) Cr. 3. Yr. Prereq: 342. The military profession, civil-military interaction, framework of defense policy, formulation of defense strategy and management of conflict. Formulation and implementation of U.S. security policy. Regional studies, military law, and in-depth Air Force doctrine and organization. Analysis of civil-military interactions. Advanced leadership training pertaining to planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting military activities through experiential exercises.

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