Cadets must maintain academic standards established by AFROTC at https://www.afrotc.com/what-it-takes/academic/. When you are signing up for classes, Aerospace Studies (AS) classes are mandatory. To determine what classes you need, please contact the detachment.
AS 100 – Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I/II
A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. This overview gives first-year cadets a chance to “see the Air Force” and is designed to help you decide whether you want to continue in the program.
Course codes for the class:
MSU: AS 1011 (Fall) / AS 1021 (Spring)
GMC LLAB: AS 1102 (Fall and Spring)
AS 200 – Team and Leadership Fundamentals I/II
Lecture provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare cadets for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.
Course codes for the class:
MSU: AS 2011 (Fall) / AS 2021 (Spring)
GMC LLAB: AS 1102 (Fall and Spring)
AS 300 – Leading People and Effective Communication I/II
Field training marks the transition from following to leading. This class focuses on leadership theory, interpersonal dynamics, military ethics, and management issues. Cadets are also given the opportunity to put these leadership and management lessons into practice as they perform the tasks required of their cadet wing position.
Course codes for the class:
MSU: AS 3013 (Fall) / AS 3023 (Spring)
POC LLAB: AS 3102 (Fall and Spring)
AS 400 – National Security and Commissioning Preparation I/II
This final Aerospace Studies class prepares cadets for entry to active duty. You´ll study national and foreign affairs, national security strategy, and current events that affect employment of U.S. military force. You´ll also survey military conflict as it affects the Air Force and its sister service branches. The last semester evaluates the various programs and regulations governing officership in the armed forces and provides final preparations for cadets ready for commissioning.
Course codes for the class:
MSU: AS 4013 (Fall) / AS 4023 (Spring)
POC LLAB: AS 3102 (Fall and Spring)
General Military Course and Professional Officer's Course Leadership Lab.
These classes introduce you how the Air Force is structured, what it means to be an officer, Air Force history, and military customs and courtesies. It presents a solid overview of military life without demanding excessive time during your adjustment to university life. You will also be taught many skills that will help you succeed in college and beyond - time management skills, communication skills, and teammate skills.
Course codes for the class:
GMC LLAB: AS 1102
POC LLAB: AS 3102
Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, or AFOQT, is administered on a scheduled basis. It is similar to the SAT or ACT in format and time constraint. A passing score on the Verbal and Quantitative sections are required for entry into the Air Force ROTC program with additional score requirements for rated positions. Additional information can be found at https://www.afrotc.com/what-it-takes/academic/