Aerospace Education Curriculum

The AFJROTC curriculum consist of four regular Aerospace Studies courses, with each course normally covering a single school year, plus a Summer Leadership School (SLS.) These courses are identified as AS-I, ASII, ASIII, ASIV, and AS-VI. Each regular Aerospace studies course is comprised of 60% Aerospace Science and 40% Leadership Education.

1. Aerospace Studies I (AS-I): Aerospace Science I is an introductory course which discusses the historical development of flight, the role of the military in U.S. history, the role of aerospace forces as instruments of national policy, and the composition of the aerospace community. Leadership Education I promotes leadership and followership fundamentals, customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, time management, communications and organization of the cadet corps { and uses practical activities to provide experiences that acquaint the cadet with discipline, responsibility and leadership.} The following instructional topics constitute ASI:

Aerospace Science I
a. The Heritage of Flight
b. The Development of Air Power
c. Toward Military Aerospace
d. Contemporary Aviation

Leadership Education I
a. ROTC Heritage, Organization and Traditions
b. Individual Self- Control
c. United States Citizenship
d. Wellness, Health and Fitness

2. Aerospace Studies II (AS-II): This is a general study of the science of aeronautics and components of individual and group behavior. The topics of this course are:

Aerospace Science II
a. The Aerospace Environment
b. Meteorology
c. Human Requirements of Flight
d. Principles of Flight and Navigation

Leadership Education II
a. Communication Skills
b. Understanding Individuals Behavior
c. Understanding Group Behavior
d. Basic Leadership Concepts

3. Aerospace Studies III: This is a course which studies our present military and civilian space systems and the social aspects of space. Leadership emphasis is on management, citizenship and ethics. This topics of this course are:

Aerospace Science III
a. The Space Environment
b. Space Programs
c. Space Technology
d. Manned Space Flight

Leadership Education III
a. Introduction to Management
b. Managing Things and Ideas
c. Citizenship
d. Ethics

4. Aerospace Studies IV (AS-IV): This course is limited to ROTC cadets in their Senior Year who have had the previous three years of instruction. It teaches the policy and organization of the US military establishment and discusses life after high school in detail. It integrates and applies all previous instruction to the operation of the cadet corps. Here the emphasis is on leadership and management concepts and techniques previously learned. The course consists of the following subjects:

Aerospace Science IV
a. Historical Perspective
b. Current Policy
c. Defense Structure of the United States
d. The United States Air Force

Leadership Education IV
a. Choosing Your Path
b. The Job Search
c. Federal Government Employment
d. The Aerospace Industry
e. Other Opportunities in the Aerospace Industry
f. The Enlisted Force
g. The Officer Force
h. Military Law

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