2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
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Major Shawnn Martin, Head
Professor: Martin; Assistant Professors: Dupree and Hatesohl.
108 General Richard B. Myers Hall
785-532-6600
Fax: 785-532-7049
E-mail: afrotc@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/usaf
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps provides the best means for undergraduate students to become officers in the United States Air Force. Upon completion of the university program, students are commissioned second lieutenants, and then enter active duty in one of the four rated flying positions, or a technical or nontechnical career field; are deferred for graduate study, to enter active service after degree completion; or enter into Air Force-sponsored graduate study at full pay while serving as Air Force officers.
Any undergraduate student with at least three years left in their degree program who is a U.S. citizen may apply to become a cadet by enrolling in AERO 110 and AERO 099. The duration of the program is typically four years but can be condensed into three, depending upon an applicant’s previous experience and the availability of different options.
Scholarships
Full-time students who qualify to become Armed Force officers, with three or more years left for degree completion (including graduate study), are eligible to apply for scholarships. If selected, students will have their tuition, fees, and book allowance paid for by the U.S. Air Force; they will also receive a $300 to $500 monthly stipend while in school. All payments are tax free.
High school students considering the four-year Air Force College Scholarship Program must be highly motivated toward becoming Air Force officers. To qualify, students should be above-average scholars, be physically capable, possess leadership potential, and apply before December of the senior year. Financial benefits are the same as the undergraduate scholarships mentioned earlier. Applicants should contact their high school counselor or an AFROTC officer for applications and further information. Visit the website for more details.
Four-year program
Basic course
Students electing the four-year program normally will begin with the General Military Course during the freshman or sophomore year. This program consists of four semesters of 1 credit hour each and enrollment in AERO 099. Aerospace studies GMC courses are open to all students at the university without obligation to military service. Students in the GMC are provided uniforms, texts, and other equipment needed for their AFROTC courses.
Advanced course
The Professional Officer Course is the upperclass program and consists of four courses of 3 credit hours each, over a period of four semesters. All cadets in the POC become members of the Air Force Reserve and receive $400 to $500 a month and all necessary AFROTC texts and equipment. Upon completion of the POC and their degree requirements, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
Field training
Cadets practice their leadership and management skills in a cadet group. Cadets who are in the four-year program attend four weeks of field training at an Air Force base during the summer prior to entering the POC. During training, cadets are paid and receive travel pay to and from the training base.
Extracurricular activities
Students enrolled in Air Force ROTC may participate in many activities including detachment-sponsored events and social functions. Cadets pursuing officers’ commissions are eligible for membership in the Arnold Air Society, a national honorary professional and service organization established to foster good relations among Air Force ROTC, the Air Force, the campus, and the local community. Participation in the Arnold Air Society is voluntary. Students are also eligible to participate in Honor Guard, a team that presents the colors at University and local community events.
General Military
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AERO 099 - Aerospace Studies Lab Credits: (0)
The leadership laboratory for aerospace studies. Students will receive leadership training and experience as well as training in Air Force customs and courtesies. This course runs concurrently with AERO 100, 200, 300, and 400 level classes; is required for all cadets; and includes mandatory physical fitness training.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
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AERO 110 - Aerospace Studies 1A Credits: (1)
A study of the mission and organization of the United States Air Force; United States general purpose and aerospace support forces.
Note
One hour of class a week.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 111 - Aerospace Studies 1B Credits: (1)
United States strategic offensive and defensive forces; their mission, function, and employment.
Note
One hour of class a week.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
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AERO 210 - Aerospace Studies 2A Credits: (1)
The development of air power from its beginnings to the end of World War II. It traces the development of various concepts of employment of air power.
Note
One hour of class a week.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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AERO 211 - Aerospace Studies 2B Credits: (1)
The development of air power from the close of World War II to the present. It focuses upon factors which have prompted research and technological change and stresses significant examples of the impact of air power on strategic thought.
Note
One hour of class a week.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 215 - AFROTC Summer Program Credits: (4)
Provides AFROTC cadets up to 13 options for practical leadership and specialized training through exposure to USAF functions, deployments, and employment operations. Foreign language and cultural immersions also available/possible but overall emphasis remains on leadership development and practicum. All programs conducted off-site at selected Air Forces bases and other locations in the USA and abroad.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
General Military - Professional Officers
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AERO 310 - Officer Leadership Studies 3A Credits: (3)
A study of USAF professionalism, leadership, and management includes the meaning of professionalism, professional responsibilities, leadership theory, functions and practices, management principles and functions, problem solving, and management tools, practices, and controls.
Note
Three hours of class a week.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 311 - Officer Leadership Studies 3B Credits: (3)
Continuation of AERO 310.
Note
Three hours of class a week.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 410 - Regional Studies and Defense Policy Credits: (3)
This course will examine the role of the professional officer in a democratic society; socialization processes within the armed services; the requisites for maintaining adequate national security forces; political, economic, and social constraints upon the overall defense policy-making process.
Note
Three hours a week.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 411 - Aerospace Studies/Civil Military Relationships Credits: (3)
Focusing on the armed forces as an integral element of society, this course provides an examination of the broad range of American civil-military relations and the environmental context in which defense policy is formulated. Communicative skills are stressed. The role of contemporary aerospace power, and current and future employment of aerospace forces will also be examined. The last portion of this course concentrates on preparation for active duty military service.
Note
Three hours of class a week.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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AERO 499 - Problem Solving in Aerospace Studies Credits: (1-3)
Work offered in any of the AFROTC general or professional courses for students out of phase for graduation; material covered in a basic or advanced course.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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