AFROTC Programs Two basic routes to an Air Force Commission are available to college students in the AFROTC. Entering students may enroll in the AFROTC four-year program, and those with at least two academic years remaining may apply for the two-year program. Students having an intermediate amount of school remaining (e.g., three years) may enroll in an adjusted four-year program. Four-Year Program. Matriculated students may pursue the four-year program. Enrollment procedures for the first two years of AFROTC, known as the General Military Course, are the same as for any other college course. The GMC consists of one hour of course work and two hours of leadership laboratory each week. During the sophomore year, cadets may apply for the last two years of the program, the Professional Officer Course. Requirements for entry into the POC are listed earlier under General Requirements. If seleded for the POC, GMC cadets are scheduled to attend a four-week field training course at an Air Force base during the summer months. Students enrolled in AFROTC may major in any field. Two-Year Program. For entry into the two-year program, two academic years must remain at the undergraduate or graduate level, or a combination of the two. Two-year program applicants must qualify by meeting the same criteria as students in the General Military Course who are applying for POC entry. (See General Requirements.) Each applicant must successfully complete a six-week field training course at an Air Force base during the summer months. This course provides academic and military preparation for entry into the POC. Those fulfilling all requirements, including the successful completion of field training, complete enrollment procedures upon return to campus. Application for the two-year program should be made early in the academic year (normally sophomore year) so that requirements may be completed in time for assignment to summer field training. AEROSPACE STUDIES (AlR FORCE ROTC) MINOR » Grade Requirements: The cumulative grade-point average (GPA) for all courses used toward the minor must be 2.0 or greater, with no course grade lower than a C-. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 16 hours credit hours in departmental classes, 12 of which must be upper division. Advisement All Aerospace Studies students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least semi-annually for course and program advisement. Call (801) 581-6236 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Enrollment in any of the upper division, directed studies, or leadership lab classes requires approval of the department. Contad (801) 581-6236 for more information. Course Requirements for Minor Basic Courses: (C- or better) AERO 1010 Foundations of USAF 1(1) AERO 1011 Foundations of USAF II (1) AERO 2010 Airpower History I (1) AERO 2011 Airpower History II (1) Upper division courses: (C- or better) AERO 3010 Leadership Studies I (3) AERO 3011 Leadership Studies II (3) AERO 4010 National Security Affairs I (3) AERO 4011 National Security Affairs II (3) Note: Completion of 6-week Field Training (AERO 3000) or two or more years active duty as an enlisted member in the United States Air Force may result in exemption from the basic courses. AEROSPACE STUDIES COURSES - AERO General Military Courses AERO 1010. Foundations of USAF I (1) Development, organization, and doctrine of the United States Air Force, emphasizing Strategic Force Requirements. AERO 1011. Foundations of USAF II (1) Development and organization of United States Air Force Defensive Forces, General Purpose Forces and Tactical Air Forces. AERO 2010. Airpower History I (1) Development of various concepts of air power employment, emphasizing factors that have prompted research and technological change. AERO 2011. Airpower History II (1) Development of various concepts of air power employment, emphasizing factors that have prompted research and technological change. AERO 2830. Directed Studies (1-3) Individual study with a professor from Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC). Allows increased responsibility for GMC in an academic setting providing leadership/management skill development opportunities. May be repeated for credit. GMC Leadership Laboratory Students have the option of taking these labs for one (1) credit each or zero (0) credits. AERO 1110. General Military Leadership Lab I (1) Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force Bases through field trips. AERO 1111. General Military Leadership Lab II (1) Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force Bases through field trips. AERO 101 OL. General Military Leadership Lab I (0) Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force Bases through field trips. AERO 101 IL. General Military Leadership Lab II (0) Studies and experience in Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Introduction to drill and ceremonies. Studies typical organizations and missions of Air Force Bases through field trips. AERO 2110. General Military Leadership Lab III (1) Application of Air Force standards, customs and courtesies. Drill and ceremonies leadership, introduction to reviews and honors. Firsthand exposure to various career opportunities within the Air Force and their application on a typical Air Force base. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog