Enrolling in Air Force ROTC
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Enrolling in the Air Force ROTC program is as simple as registering for the introductory Air Force ROTC class (Aerospace Studies (AIR) 101) along with your other classes. The tuition and books for the 3 hours a week, 1-credit Air Force ROTC class are provided free of charge. AIR 101 will give you a chance to check out the Air Force opportunities without making any commitment to the Air Force. It's an excellent way to find out if becoming an Air Force officer is something that you may want to do after you graduate from college.
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| Freshman - No Obligation
| Fall Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 101 & AIR 101 Lab
Spring Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 102 & AIR 102 Lab
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| Sophomore - Obligation Only If On Scholarship
| Fall Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 201 & AIR 201 Lab
Spring Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 202 & AIR 202 Lab
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| Field Training Camp (Summer 4 or 5 week program)
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| Junior - In Most Cases Must Contract
| Fall Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 301
Spring Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 302
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| Senior - Graduation & Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force
| Fall Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 401
Spring Semester Aerospace Studies Courses:
AIR 402
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| General Military Course (GMC) Program (First two years of Air Force ROTC)
| Aerospace Studies 100 "The Foundations of the United States Air Force", is a survey course designed to introduce students to the U. S. Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. A weekly LLAB consisting of the Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drill and ceremonies is mandatory.
AIR 101 Aerospace Studies 100 (AS100) Syllabus... Fall Semester LLAB Syllabus
AIR 102 Aerospace Studies 100 (AS100) Syllabus... Spring Semester LLAB Syllabus
Aerospace Studies 200 “The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power", is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies), and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today’s USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths associated with war in the third dimension: e.g. Principles of War and Tenets of Air and Space Power. As a whole, this course provides the students with a knowledge level understanding for the general element and employment of air and space power, from an institutional doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, the students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values with the use of operational examples and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication skills. A weekly LLAB consisting of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies, and field training orientation is mandatory.
AIR 201 Aerospace Studies 200 (AS200) Syllabus... Fall Semester LLAB Syllabus
AIR 202 Aerospace Studies 200 (AS200) Syllabus... Spring Semester LLAB Syllabus
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| Air Force ROTC Field Training
| Air Force ROTC Field Training (FT) is required for all cadets who seek membership in the Professional Officers Course (POC). FT is normally accomplished during the summer between the sophomore and junior years. Cadets who have completed all AS 100 and 200 courses attend a four-week FT encampment, while students applying for the two-year Air Force ROTC program attend a five-week camp. Five-week camps include the academic training normally taught in AS 100 and 200 courses, plus additional training in Air Force customs and courtesies.
All transportation expenses, uniforms, and a subsistence allowance are provided by Air Force ROTC. The FT encampments provide concentrated training in leadership, followership, drill and ceremonies, customs and courtesies, and officership. In addition, cadets may attend Jet Orientation training, small arms training, and survival training.
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| Professional Officer Course (POC) Program (Last two years of Air Force ROTC)
| Aerospace Studies 300, "Air Force Leadership Studies”, is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior 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. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course
AIR 301 Aerospace Studies 300 (AS300) Syllabus… Fall Semester LLAB Syllabus
AIR 302 Aerospace Studies 300 (AS300) Syllabus… Spring Semester LLAB Syllabus
Aerospace Studies 400 "National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty", examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest 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. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course
AIR 401 Aerospace Studies 400 (AS400) Syllabus… Fall Semester LLAB Syllabus
AIR 402 Aerospace Studies 400 (AS400) Syllabus… Spring Semester LLAB Syllabus
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| Aerospace Studies Leadership Laboratory (LLAB)
| Aerospace Studies Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a corequisite with AS 100, 200, 300, and 400 courses. LLAB is the application of personal leadership skills, demonstration of command, effective communication, individual leadership instruction, physical fitness training, and knowledge of US Air Force customs and courtesies.
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| Last Modified: August 18, 2008
For more information please contact the Detachment Webmaster at the below address:
AFROTC Det 780
South Dakota State University
Box 2236
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: 605/688-6106
Det780@maxwell.af.mil (For security purposes, please don't leave subject line blank.)
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