Air Force ROTC (AIRS)
AIRS 100 Leadership Laboratory
Credits 1 Grading Basis Credit / No Credit
This course is a mandatory laboratory in leadership and followership development for AFROTC cadets. As a complement to the air science classes, this laboratory focuses on applying leadership principles and understanding leaders' responsibilities while emphasizing the benefits of practical experience. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit. Students must be enrolled in Air Force ROTC to take this course.
Corequisites: Any Air Force ROTC class.
AIRS 110 Air Force Heritage and Values I
Credits 1 Grading Basis Graded
This course introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. Topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities and communication skills. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit. AFROTC cadets and students interested in joining Air Force ROTC must also register for AIRS 100, Leadership Laboratory.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 120 Air Force Heritage and Values II
Credits 1 Grading Basis Graded
This course introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. Topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities and communication skills. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 210 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
Credits 1 Grading Basis Graded
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 220 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
Credits 1 Grading Basis Graded
This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 310 Leading People and Effective Communication I
Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded
This course studies leadership, management fundamentals and professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of Air Force junior officers. The class examines Air Force leadership and management situations, using case studies as a means of demonstrating and applying the concepts under consideration. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 320 Leading People and Effective Communication II
Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded
This course studies leadership, management fundamentals and professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of Air Force junior officers. The class examines Air Force leadership and management situations, using case studies as a means of demonstrating and applying the concepts under consideration. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 410 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I
Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded
This course examines 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, preparation for active duty and current issues affecting the military profession. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
AIRS 420 National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II
Credits 3 Grading Basis Graded
This course examines 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, preparation for active duty and current issues affecting the military profession. JMU students will take AFROTC classes at the University of Virginia for JMU credit.
Corequisites: AIRS 100.
