*All classes are held on BYU Campus
BYU Students
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Credits | Dates/Times |
|---|
| AEROS 100: Lead Lab | 0.5 | Thursdays: 1100–1300 |
| AEROS 410: Academic | 3.0 | Mon, Wed, and Fri: 0900 or 1300 |
| AEROS 143R: PT | 0.5 | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600 |
Winter Semester
| Course Number | Credits | Dates/Times |
|---|
| AEROS 101: Lead Lab | 0.5 | Thursdays: 1100–1300 |
| AEROS 411: Academic | 3.0 | TBD – all held at BYU ROTC Bldg |
| AEROS 143R: PT | 0.5 | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600 |
UVU Students
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Credits | Dates/Times |
|---|
| AERO 4000: Lead Lab | 0.5 | Thursdays: 1100–1300 |
| AERO 4100: Academic | 3.0 | Mon, Wed, and Fri: 0900 or 1300 |
| AERO 143R: PT | 0.5 | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Credits | Dates/Times |
|---|
| AERO 4010: Lead Lab | 0.5 | Thursdays: 1100–1300 |
| AERO 4110: Academic | 3.0 | TBD – all held at BYU ROTC Bldg |
| AERO 143R: PT | 0.5 | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0600 |
Course Description
The AEROS 400 level course, including AEROS 410/411, 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
