These are the courses that are currently offered in Air Force ROTC at the University of South Carolina.  The courses shown give you an idea of  what Air Force ROTC teaches in both academic and military realms of instruction.  The end result is clear: when a person gets the gold bars of a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force through the AFROTC program at the University of South Carolina he or she is a superb officer and leader with an understanding of of the American government, our democratic principles, the social contract associated with citizenship, and a practical understanding of how to contribute to society in civilian and military roles.  If you want leadership trained in an exciting, evolving way...you'll find it here.  We have the flexibility to work officer candidates into the curriculum at a number of points along the way because AFROTC uses Field Training as a way to "catch up" cadets that haven't had to full four years.  Moreover, some cadets can receive credit for some of the General Military Courses (GMC).  To find out how this fits you, call the UAO at (803) 777-3450 or email him at AirForceROTC@sc.edu.  Do it now!

General Military Courses

·           101--The Air Force Today I. (one credit hour) (Coreq: AERO 101L) Role of the Air Force in the contemporary world through a study of the total structure: strategic offensive and defensive forces, general purpose forces, and aerospace support forces. One class meeting per week.   

·           101L--Initial Air Force Experiences I. (No credit) (Coreq: AERO 101) A leadership laboratory; drill, military customs and courtesies, field trips, social functions, and briefings by visiting officers. One two-hour laboratory per week. (Pass/Fail only)

·           102--The Air Force Today II. (one credit hour) (Coreq: AERO 102L) A continuation of AERO 101. Support forces of the Air Force and other branches of the Armed Forces. One class meeting per week.

·           102L--Initial Air Force Experiences II. (No credit) Continuation of AERO 101L. One two-hour laboratory per week. (Pass/Fail only)

·           201--The Air Force Way I. (one credit hour) (Coreq: AERO 201L) Transition to Air Force officer candidate: Air Force heritage and leaders, introduction to leadership, group leadership problems, and application of communication skills. One class meeting per week.

·           201L--Initial Air Force Experiences III. (No credit) (Coreq: AERO 201) Continuation of AERO 102L. One two-hour laboratory per week. (Pass/Fail only)

·           202--The Air Force Way II. (one credit hour) (Coreq: AERO 202L) Quality Air Force, introduction to ethics and values, continued study of Air Force heritage and development of communication skills. One class meeting per week.

·           202L--Initial Air Force Experiences IV/Preparation for Field Training. (No credit) (Coreq: AERO 202) Continuation of AERO 201. Preparation of students for summer training at an Air Force base; teaching drill and other leadership experiences. One two-hour laboratory per week. (Pass/Fail only)

Professional Officer Courses

·           301--Quality Air Force Leadership and Management I. (four credit hours) Management principles, functions, and practices; leadership theory; meaning of professionalism; Air Force personnel policies; communication skills; discipline and human relations. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

·           302--Quality Air Force Leadership and Management II. (four credit hours) (Prereq: AERO 301 or permission of instructor) Continuation of AERO 301: management functions and practices, professional responsibilities, channels of communication, problem solving, administration, performance standards, career planning. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

·           401--National Security Affairs. (four credit hours) (Prereq: AERO 302 or permission of instructor) National security process, regional studies, Air Force doctrine, refinement of communication skills. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

·           402--Preparation for Active Duty. (four credit hours) (Prereq: AERO 401 or permission of instructor) Continuation of AERO 401: managing personnel conflict, the military as a profession, professionalism, military ethics. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.

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