AFS—Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Lt. Colonel Gregory Franklin, Chair University of Kentucky
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Leadership Seminar is open to students who are members of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps or are
eligible to pursue a commission as determined by the Professor of Aerospace Studies.
AFS 111 Aerospace Studies I. (1) I. This course deals with the Air Force in the contemporary world through a
study of the total force structure, strategic offensive and defensive forces, general purpose forces, and aerospace
support forces.
AFS 112 Leadership Seminar. (1) I. Introduces Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and wear
of the uniform. The course also includes a discussion of career opportunities in the Air Force.
AFS 113 Aerospace Studies I. (1) II. A continuation of AFS 111.
AFS 114 Leadership Seminar. (1) II. A course designed to develop managerial skills including
superior/subordinate relationships, communications, customs and courtesies, basic drill movements and career
progression requirements. Credit will not be granted toward the requirements for the degree. Pass-Fail only.
AFS 211 Aerospace Studies II. (1) I. This course is a study of air power from balloons and dirigibles through the
jet age. It is an historical review of air power employment in military and nonmilitary operations in support of
national objectives; and a look at the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine.
AFS 212 Leadership Seminar. (1) I. Air Force customs, courtesies, and opportunities are emphasized. The cadet
is prepared for individual, flight, and squadron movements in drill and ceremonies.
AFS 213 Aerospace Studies II. (1) II. A continuation of AFS 211.
AFS 214 Leadership Seminar. (1) II. Emphasis on preparing cadets for attendance at field training during
succeeding summer.
AFS 311 Aerospace Studies III. (3) I. Prerequisite: acceptance into the professional officer course. A study of
management functions with emphasis on the environment. Individual motivational and behavioral process,
communication, and group dynamics are included for the development of professional skills.
AFS 312 Leadership Seminar. (1) I. Involves the cadets in advanced leadership experiences to prepare for active
duty. Cadet responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of
the cadet corps and preparing briefings and written communications.
AFS 313 Aerospace Studies III. (3) II. Prerequisite: AFS 311. A study of leadership with specific emphasis on
the Air Force leader. Includes theoretical, professional, and communicative aspects. In addition, military justice
and administrative law are discussed within the context of the military organization.
AFS 314 Leadership Seminar. (1) II. Cadets continue preparations for fulfilling leadership positions as an active
duty Air Force officer.
AFS 411 Aerospace Studies IV. (3) I. Prerequisites: AFS 311 and 313. A study of the military profession, civilmilitary interactions, communication skills, framework of defense policy, and formulation of defense strategy.
AFS 412 Leadership Seminar. (1) I. Involves the cadets in higher level advanced leadership experiences. In
addition, the cadets receive a final block of instruction for Initial Commissioned Service.
AFS 413 Aerospace Studies IV. (3) II. Prerequisite: AFS 411. Continues the study of strategy and the
management of conflict, formulation and implementation of U.S. defense policy, defense organization, and case
studies in defense policy making.
AFS 414 Leadership Seminar. (1) II. Cadets prepare for Initial Commissioned Service by fulfilling advanced
leadership positions. Continued emphasis on group dynamics and the role of future leaders in the Air Force.
AFS 495 Independent Work. (2-6) A. Prerequisite: approval of professor of aerospace studies. A study of an
advanced problem on an aerospace subject under the guidance of the Chairman of the Department of Aerospace
Studies.