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COURSES

 

Air Science Division (Air Sc)

1A-B. Basic Air Science (2-2)
(Three hours weekly.) Provides the AFROTC student with a general knowledge of geopolitics as a background for subsequent Air Force subjects, and with a global viewpoint for his future studies; presents features of geography important in air planning, air transportation, and communications; facts about the world from the Air Force viewpoint. Leadership, drill and exercise of command.

2A-B. Basic Air Science (2-2)
(Three hours weekly.) Second year basic course for AFROTC. Maps and aerial photographs, basic principles of aerial navigation; survey of meteorology, aerodynamics and propulsion; applied air power and organization for the defense of the U. S. A. Leadership, drill and exercise of command.

100A-B. Advanced Air Science-Flight Operations (3-3)
(Five hours weekly.) First year advanced course for AFROTC. Instruction which will facilitate and materially augment the academic phases of training in the flying schools of the Air Training Command; introduction to the flight operation career training option and to major air commands; the mission, type of equipment and method of operation of each of the commands covered ; principles of flight, aircraft ,engineering; introduction to instruments, air navigation and meteorology. Leadership, drill and exercise of command. Prerequisites: AS 1A-B, 2A-B; or equivalent.

100C. Air Force ROTC Summer Camp (3)
Six weeks of training required for advanced students at some designated military installation in order to qualify for a reserve commission. Attendance may be during the summer preceding the senior year, with the exception that special provisions may apply to veterans. Same as AS 101C (credit may not be received in both 100c and 101C).

101A-B. Advanced Air Science Administration and Logistics (3-3)
(Five hours weekly.) Military publications, correspondence, individual and organizational records, pay and allowance, nonappropriated funds, and special administrative responsibilities; Air Force supply including organization, publications, stock control, receipt and turn in, storage, issue, accounting for and disposal of property; motor, air, and commercial transportation. Leadership, drill and exercise of command. Prerequisites: AS 1A-B, 2A-B; or equivalent.

101C. AFROTC Summer Camp (3)
(See AS 100C.)

102A-B. Advanced Air Science-Administration and Logistics (3-3)
(Five hours weekly.) Purpose and basic functions of the military staff; administration of personnel from the level of Wing Base Staff; functions of the Air Comptroller and Food Service Supervisor. Leadership, drill and exercise of command. Prerequisites: AS 101A-B or permission of instructor.

103A-B. Advanced Air Science-Flight Operations (3-3)
(Five hours weekly.) Advanced instruction in navigation and bombing including theory of radar; .duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Countermeasures Officer, Radar. Observer, and all weather fighter units. Leadership, drill and exercise of command. Prerequisites: AS 100A-B or permission of instructor.


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