Air Force ROTC (AFRC)

Samford University

 

101 The Air Force Today I, 1 credit hour
Topics relating to Air Force and national defense. Purpose, structure, and career opportunities in United States Air Force. Written communications. Students should also take the two-hour AFS AFRC laboratory.

102 The Air Force Today II, 1 credit hour
Interpersonal communications. Effective listening techniques and verbal and non-verbal communications. Practical exercises and group projects to demonstrate barriers to effective communication and techniques to overcome barriers. Oral communication. Strategies, techniques, and delivery of effective oral presentations. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 102 laboratory.

201 The Air Force Way I, 1 credit hour
Historical survey of technological innovation in warfare. Emergence of air power and its significance in war and national-security policy implementation. Students should also take the two-hour AFS AFRC laboratory.

202 The Air Force Way II, 1 credit hour
Leadership and followership traits in context of modern military force. Ethical standards of military officers and Air Force core values. Total quality management. Advanced application of oral communication skills. Organization, research, delivery, and audience analysis for briefings and presentations. Group leadership problems designed to enhance interpersonal communications. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 202 laboratory.

250 Field Training, 8 credit hours
Five-week training and evaluation course to select potential candidates for Professional Officer Course. Includes all topics in AFRC 101, 102, 201, and 202. Rigorous physical training. Prerequisite: Consent of Professor of Aerospace Studies.

300 Field Training, 2 credit hours
Four-week training and evaluation course to select potential candidates for Professional Officer Course. Rigorous physical training. Prerequisite: Consent of Professor of Aerospace Studies.

301 Air Force Leadership and Management I, 3 credit hours
Selected concepts, principles, and theories of quality Air Force leadership and management. Individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied to Air Force environment. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 301 laboratory.

302 Air Force Leadership and Management II, 3 credit hours
Selected Air Force officer’s duties and responsibilities as subordinate leader. Responsibility and authority of Air Force officer. Application of listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style. Air Force officer’s responsibilities in personal counseling and feedback process. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 302 laboratory.

401 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I, 3 credit hours
Basic elements of national-security policy and process. Roles and missions of air power in implementing national-security policy. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 401 laboratory.

402 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society II, 3 credit hours
Contemporary roles for military in society and current issues affecting military profession. Comparative analysis of civil and military justice systems. Students should also take the two-hour AFRC 402 laboratory.