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Military Courses of Instruction

AErospace Studies (AEST)

AEST 100ab Aerospace Studies I: Air Force Mission and Organization (1-1, FaSp) a: Introduction to U.S. Air Force and the military profession; USAF organization and functions; Strategic Air Command organization, command, control, and weapons systems; communication skills. b: Organization and function of NORAD; tactical air, military airlift, systems, logistics, air training and communications commands; Army, Navy, Marines; reserves; separate operating agencies.

AEST 110ab Leadership Laboratory I (1-1, FaSp) Introduction to the military experience focusing on customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and the environment of an Air Force officer. Graded CR/NC.

AEST 200ab Aerospace Studies II: Air Force History (1-1, FaSp) a: Development of aerospace power in the U.S. through World War II; emphasis on the Army Air Corps; communication skills. b: Development of aerospace power since World War II; emphasis on international confrontations involving the United States; communication skills.

AEST 210ab Leadership Laboratory II (1-1, FaSp) Introduction to the military experience focusing on customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and the environment of an Air Force officer. Graded CR/NC.

This new course is available beginning fall 2008.

AEST 220ab Advanced Leadership Laboratory II (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Additional exposure to the military experience for continuing AFROTC cadets, focusing on customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and the environment of an Air Force officer. Graded CR/NC.

AEST 300ab Aerospace Studies III: Air Force Management and Leadership (3-3, FaSp) Air Force management focusing on the new manager in the Air Force milieu. Emphasis on communication skills peculiar to the Air Force.

AEST 310ab Leadership Laboratory III (1-1, FaSp) Practical introduction to Air Force leadership focusing on military communicative skills, group dynamics, and application of theories of leadership and management. Graded CR/NC.

AEST 400ab Aerospace Studies IV: National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3-3, FaSp) Military professionalism and the context in which defense policy is formulated and implemented; national security policy, political/ social constraints, and military justice.

AEST 410ab Leadership Laboratory IV (1-1, FaSp) Advanced Air Force leadership experience focusing on the practical development of the Air Force officer through command and staff positions within the Cadet Corps. Graded CR/NC.

AEST 420ab Leadership Laboratory V (1-1, FaSp) Advanced leadership experiences for AFROTC continuing cadets. Graded CR/NC.