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New Mexico State University
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2009

AERO - AEROSPACE STUDIES

AERO 000. Air Force Leadership Laboratory 0-99 cr. (2P)
Progressive study and application of Air Force customs, courtesies, drill, ceremonies, military commands, and evaluating these skills. Cadets plan and control the military activities of the cadet corps, prepare and present briefings, motivate, and increase the performance of other cadets. Mandatory each semester for cadets pursuing a commission.
AERO 121. The Air Force Today I 1 cr. (1+2P)
Survey course on the USAF and AFROTC. Includes mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, as well as basic communication skills. Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000 is included.
AERO 122. The Air Force Today II 1 cr. (1+2P)
Continuation of AERO 121, with emphasis on Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and further development of communication skills (oral and written). Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.
AERO 221. The Air Force Way I 1 cr. (1+2P)
Topics include: Air Force heritage, Air Force leaders, an introduction to ethics and values, and an application of communication skills. Facilitates the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO ClOD.
AERO 222. The Air Force Way II 1 cr. (1+2P)
Continuation of AERO 221, including an introduction to leadership, quality Air Force, and continued application of communication skills. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000.
AERO 301. Air Force Leadership and Management I 4 cr. (3+2P)
Study of the leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000. Prerequisites: Completion of AERO 121/122 and 221/222, or permission of instructor.
AERO 302. Air Force Leadership and Management II 4 cr. (3+2P)
Continuation of AERO 301, with case studies used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts studied. Continued emphasis on developing communication skills. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000. Prerequisites: Completion of AERO 121/122 and 221/222, or permission of instructor.
AERO 401. Preparation for Active Duty I 4 cr. (3+2P)
Examines the national security process, regional studies, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics focus on the military as a profession, officership, and civilian control of the military. Communication skills (oral and written) are refined. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000. Prerequisites: Completion of AERO 121/122,221/222, and 301/302, or permission of instructor.
AERO 402. Preparation for Active Duty II 4 cr. (3+2P)
Continuation of AERO 401, concentrating on advanced leadership ethics, military justice, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Continued emphasis on communication skills necessary to succeed as a junior Air Force officer. Includes Leadership Lab practicum, AERO 000. Prerequisites: Completion of AERO 121/122,221/222,301/302, and 401 or permission of instructor.