RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

    The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become an Air Force Officer while completing a degree. The Air Force ROTC Programs develop leadership and management skills that students need to become leaders in the twentyfirst century. In return for challenging and rewarding work, the Air Force offers the opportunity for advancement, education and training, and the sense of pride that comes from serving one's country. Upon completion of the Air Force ROTC program, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air Force. Following commissioning there are excellent opportunities for additional education in a wide variety of academic fields.

    Valparaiso University has an enrollment agreement with the University of Notre Dame enabling Valparaiso University students to participate in their Air Force ROTC program.

    Course numbers ending in 11 are taught during the fall semester; course numbers ending in 12 are taught during the spring semester. Leadership Laboratory is open to students who are members of ROTC or who are eligible to pursue a commission.

    Use of AFROTC credit toward graduation requirements varies from college to college. Contact the Dean of the appropriate college for details.

AS 111. The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force.
Cr. 1. A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills.

AS 111L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. A study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. Also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunities available to commissioned officers. S/U grade only.

AS 112. The Foundations of the U.S. Air Force.
Cr. 1. Additional study of the organizational structure of the Air Force with emphasis on leadership and communication skills.

AS 112L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. A study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. Also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunities available to commissioned officers. S/U grade only.

AS 211. Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power.
Cr. 1. A course designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective, covering a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles through the Korean War and into the Cold War era.

AS 211L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. Further study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. Also includes additional emphasis on the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. S/U grade only.

AS 212. Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power.
Cr. 1. Further study from the Vietnam War to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Effective communication techniques are also emphasized.

AS 212L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. Further study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. Also includes additional emphasis on the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. S/U grade only.

AS 311. Air Force Leadership Studies.
Cr. 3. A study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force unior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.

AS 311L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0 Activities classified as leadership and management experiences involving the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communication. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. S/U grade only.

AS 312. Air Force Leadership Studies.
Cr, 3. Further study of the Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics and additional communication skills.

AS 312L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0 Activities classified as leadership and management experiences involving the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communication. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. S/U grade only.

AS 411. National Security Affairs.
Cr. 3. An examination of the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine.

AS 411L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. Further activities classified as leadership and management experiences involving the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communication. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. S/U grade only.

AS 412. National Security Affairs.
Cr. 3. Further focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism.

AS 412L. Leadership Laboratory.
Cr. 0. Further activities classified as leadership and management experiences involving the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communication. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. S/U grade only.