Course Overview

*All classes are held on BYU Campus

University	Semester	Course Number	Credits	Dates/Times
BYU	Fall 2023	AEROS 101: Lead Lab AEROS 410: Academic AEROS 143R: PT	0.5 3.0 0.5	Thursdays: 1100-1300 Mon, Wed, and Fri: 0900 or 1300 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600
UVU	Fall 2023	AERO 4000: Lead Lab AERO 4100: Academic AERO 143R: PT	0.5 3.0 0.5	Thursdays: 1100-1300 Mon, Wed, and Fri: 0900 or 1300 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600
BYU	Winter 2024	AEROS 101: Lead Lab AEROS 411: Academic AEROS 143R: PT	0.5 3.0 0.5	Thursdays: 1100-1300 TBD - all located at BYU ROTC Bldg Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600
UVU	Spring 2024	AERO 4010: Lead Lab AERO 4110: Academic AERO 143R: PT	0.5 3.0 0.5	Thursdays: 1100-1300 TBD - all located at BYU ROTC Bldg Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600

Course Description

AS 400 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to the refinement of communication skills. An additional leadership laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of the course.

Course Objectives

Comprehend basic elements of national security policy and process
Comprehend the air and space power functions and competencies
Understand selected roles of the military in society and current issues affecting the military profession as well as selected provisions of the military justice system
Comprehend the responsibility, authority, and function of an Air Force commander
Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style
Comprehend factors which will facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life