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UND students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program through an agreement between UND, North Dakota State University and the Air Force. The purpose of this program is to enable qualified students (undergraduate and graduate) to become commissioned officers in the United State Air Force. Upon completion of the program and graduation from UND, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
The program is conducted by North Dakota State University faculty on the UND campus. Students interested in participating in the program should contact: Air Force ROTC Detachment 610, 255 Centennial Drive, Armory Building, Room 2, Stop 8360, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND 58202, (701) 777-0437/4732.
The program is conducted in two phases: the General Military Course for first year students and sophomores, and the Professional Officer Course for juniors and seniors. Each student must register for the appropriate leadership laboratory course (AS 210 for first year and sophomore or AS 410 for juniors and seniors) during each term. Students must complete a field training course before entry into the Professional Officer Course.
General Military Course (GMC)
The four-year program begins with the General Military Course (AS 111, 112, 211, 212). The GMC covers the mission and structure of the Air Force, examines life in the Air Force, and includes the study of strategy, doctrine, and missions of aerospace power from balloons to the space age. Instruction is provided in Air Force career opportunities, educational benefits, and life and work as an Air Force officer.
Field Training
Air Force ROTC Field Training is offered during the summer months at various Air Force Bases. Students in the four-year program participate in four weeks of field training during the summer after their sophomore year. Students applying for entry into the two-year
program must successfully complete six weeks of field training prior to enrollment in AFROTC.
The major areas of study in the four-week field training program include junior officer training, aircraft and aircrew indoctrination, survival training, base functions, the Air Force environment, and physical training.
The six-week field training course covers the same areas of study as the four week program and includes an additional two weeks of academic instruction in general military courses.
LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (AS 210 - 1 credit and AS 410 - 1 credit) Repeatable. Instruction is conducted within the framework of a cadet organization and includes a progression of experiences designed to develop each student’s leadership potential. Leadership laboratory involves a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportunities in the Air Force, and the life and work of an Air Force junior officer. Students develop their leadership potential in a practical and supervised laboratory, which can include field trips to Air Force installations throughout the United States. AS 210 is a corequisite of AS 111, 112, 211 and 212. AS 410 is a corequisite of AS 321, 322, 441, and 442.
Professional Officer Course (POC)
he Professional Officer Course (AS 321, 322, 441, 442) taken during the student’s junior and senior years, concentrates on four main themes: communication skills, national security forces in contemporary American society, the principles and practices of management and leadership in the U.S. Air Force.
Courses (AS)
110. Air Force ROTC Fitness. 1 credit. Repeatable. Introduction to various AFROTC team sports. Promotes benefits of being physically fit and maintaining Air Force fitness standards. F/S
111. The Foundations of the United States Air Force I. 1 credit. Corequisite: AS 210. Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. F
112. The Foundations of the United States Air Force II. 1 credit. Corequisite: AS 210. Continuation of AS 111. Provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. S
210. Leadership Laboratory. 1 credit. Repeatable. Introduction to Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. S/U grading. F/S
211. The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I. 1 credit. Corequisite: AS 210, Leadership Laboratory. Introduction to Air Force heritage and leaders, Quality Air Force concepts, ethics and values, leadership, group leadership problems, and the application of communication skills. F
212. The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II. 1 credit. Corequisite: AS 210, Leadership Laboratory. Continuation of AS 211. Includes an introduction to Air Force heritage and leaders, Quality Air Force concepts, ethics and values, leadership, group leadership problems, and the application of communication skills. Prepares cadets for field training. S
321. Air Force Leadership Studies I. 3 credits. Corequisite: AS 410, Leadership Laboratory. Introduction to management within the USAF, emphasizing communication skills (in both oral and written Air Force formats) and interpersonal skills. F
322. Air Force Leadership Studies II. 3 credits. Corequisite: AS 410, Leadership Laboratory. Study of leadership from the military perspective emphasizing situational leadership and contemporary issues including change management and professional ethics. Case studies are used to illustrate leadership concepts. Officer professional development topics are discussed. S
410. Leadership Laboratory. 1 credit. Repeatable. Development of leadership skills in a practical, supervised laboratory. Students must instruct, supervise, and lead junior cadets participating in AS 210, and perform high level management functions within the cadet corps organization. S/U grading. F/S
441. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I. 3 credits. Corequisite: AS 410, Leadership Laboratory. A study of the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, and current issues. Application of communication skills is included. F
442. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II. 3 credits. Corequisite: AS 410, Leadership Laboratory. A continuation of AS 441. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, and current issues. Continued application of communication skills and preparation for a new officer’s first active duty assignment are included. S |
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