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AIR 1110 Foundations of the U.S. Air Force 1     1 QH
Examines the role of the United States Air Force in the contemporary world. Surveys background, mission, and organization of the Air Force and functions of United States strategic forces. Also emphasizes development of written communicative skills.

AIR 1111 Leadership Laboratory 1     1 QH
Introduces the customs, traditions, and courtesies of the Air Force through guest speakers, seminars, and a field trip to an Air Force base.

AIR 1120 Foundations of the U.S. Air Force 2     1 QH
Continues study of the contemporary Air Force by examining general-purpose forces, aerospace support forces, and the total force structure.

AIR 1121 Leadership Laboratory 2     1 QH
Continues AIR 1111, with emphasis on the role and responsibilities of an Air Force company grade officer.

AIR 1210 Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power 1     1 QH
Traces the historical development of air power and its uses starting before the Wright Brothers and extending through the Korean War. Concentrates on the advent of the air age, the airplane at war (1914Ð1918), the interwar years, air power in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, air power in the Korean War, and the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine. Emphasizes student participation and presentations to enhance communicative skills.

AIR 1211 Leadership Laboratory 3     1 QH
Emphasizes development of techniques used to direct and inform. Assigns students to leadership and management positions in the AIR 1111 programs previously described.

AIR 1220 Evolution of U.S. Air Force Air and Space Power 2     1 QH
Traces the historical development of air power and its uses starting after the Korean War and continuing through its present role in international policies. Emphasizes experiences from the Vietnam conflict and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Continues emphasis upon student participation and presentations to enhance communicative skills.

AIR 1221 Leadership Laboratory 4     1 QH
Continues AIR 1211. Adds a special program in preparation for field training.

AIR 1310 U.S. Air Force Leadership Studies 1     4 QH
Examines management and leadership from the point of view of the Air Force junior officer. Covers the individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership, communication, and group dynamics to provide a foundation for the development of the junior officer's professional skills as an Air Force officer.

AIR 1311 Leadership Laboratory 7     1 QH
Provides supervisory practice and exercise of leadership functions in controlling and directing activities of the cadet group. Develops leadership potential in a practical, supervised training lab.

AIR 1320 U.S. Air Force Leadership Studies 2     4 QH
Continues AIR 1310 with special emphasis on the basic managerial processes involving decision-making, use of analytical aid in planning, organizing, and controlling in a changing environment. Discusses organizational and personal values, management of forces in change, organizational power, politics, and managerial strategy and tactics in the context of the military organization. Uses actual Air Force cases to enhance the learning and communication processes.

AIR 1321 Leadership Laboratory 8     1 QH
Continues AIR 1311. Emphasizes supervisory and leadership skills. Discusses advantages of an Air Force career.

AIR 1410 National Security Affairs 1     4 QH
Studies the role of the military in maintaining the security of the United States. Examines the international environment, the background of defense policy, strategy, and forms of conflict. Addresses specific issues, including weapons acquisition, arms control, nuclear deterrence, and the national military decision-making process. Emphasizes developing communication skills through student presentations.

AIR 1411 Leadership Laboratory 5     1 QH
Focuses on exercise of management functions in planning, supervising, and directing cadet group activities. Provides opportunity to acquire proficiency in military leadership skills.

AIR 1420 National Security Affairs 2     4 QH
Studies the military's role as an institution in a democratic society. Includes such topics as civil-military interaction and the military as a profession. Emphasizes developing communication skills through student presentations.

AIR 1421 Leadership Laboratory 6     1 QH
Continues AIR 1411. Gives students the opportunity to prepare themselves for professional duties.

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