Air Force ROTC Operating Location 012A Space Cowboys The Air Force ROTC program consists of academic, physical, and leadership training courses. The average curriculum will resemble the overview provided below. The AFROTC program is divided into two phases—the General Military Course (GMC) & the Professional Officer's Course (POC). The GMC portion of the program typically consists of first and second-year college students, enabling them to try out AFROTC without any commitment. This phase includes a one-credit hour Air and Space Studies (AS) class and—if you are pursuing a commission—weekly leadership labs (LLABs) and physical training (PT). All practical military training (AS class, LLAB, PT) is held at UAH. During their sophomore year, if cadets meet all requirements, they will have the opportunity to compete for an Enrollment Allocation (EA). This EA allows cadets to attend Field Training the summer following their sophomore year. Completion of field training is necessary for entrance into the POC. The POC portion of the program typically consists of third and fourth-year college or law students. As a POC cadet, you will receive instruction in Leadership/Management and National Security Policy. This phase includes a three-credit hour Air and Space Studies (AS) class, weekly leadership labs (LLABs), and physical training (PT). General Military Course (GMC) AS 499 Leadership Laboratory (Spring & Fall) (0 credit): The purpose of the LLAB program is to augment the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air and Space Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful leaders. The laboratory also offers insight into career opportunities in the USAF, USSF, life and work as a junior officer, and military ceremonies and development training. AS 100 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I (Fall) (1 credit): The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for Air Force officers. The course also lays the foundation for becoming an Airman such as AF customs and courtesies, AF dress and appearance, team building, communication skills, and more. As a whole, this course, provides students with a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. The students will be introduced to the Air Force way of life and gain knowledge on what it means to be an Airman. AS 150 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II (Spring) (1 credit): The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Leadership, and the Air Force Core Values. As a foundational course, AS100 also provides a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, Air Force operations, principles of war, and airpower. As a whole, this course, combined with AERO 101, provides students with a knowledge-level understanding for the employment of air and space power, from an institutional, doctrinal, and historical perspective. The students will be introduced to the Air Force way of life and gain knowledge on what it means to be an Airman. AS 200 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I (Fall) (1 credit): This course is the first part of a two part course that focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. AS 250 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II (Spring) (1 credit): This course is the second part of a two part course that focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Professional Officer's Course (POC) AS 300 Leading People and Effective Communication I (Fall) (3 credits): Part one of a two-part course that teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Class participation, comprehension, and oral communication skills are stressed. [Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202.] AS 350 Leading People and Effective Communication II (Spring) (3 credits): A continuation of AERO 301, and the second part of a course that teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an >opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Class participation, comprehension, and oral communication skills are stressed. [Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202.] AS 400 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I (Fall) (3 credits): Part one of a two part class that is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. Class participation, comprehension, written and oral communication skills are stressed. [Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202.] AS 450 National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II (Spring) (3 credits): National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3 credits). Second part of a class that is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. This final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. Class participation, comprehension, written and oral communication skills are stressed. [Prerequisites, AERO 101, 102, 201, and 202.]