AERO 101 - Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force

Credit Hours: 1

Heritage and Values of the US Air Force and its follow-on is course providing the student with an introductory survey of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). In the first semester, the course begins with an introduction to AFROTC’s mission, the Air Force Core Values, the profession of arms, customs and courtesies as well as dress and appearance standards expected of all Air Force officers. It continues with discussion on Air Force speaking and writing overviews and career field briefings. The course concludes with an overview of service benefits and an introduction to team building and leadership. Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AF ROTC contract/pursuing cadets and compliments this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.

Notes: (Fall Semester-Fourth Class Year)