Other University Programs Aerospace Studies/Air Force ROTC

Description

Website: http://www.unl.edu/afrotc/

The Department of Aerospace Studies is a United States Air Force ROTC program offered at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln through a cooperative effort contractually agreed to by the Air Force and the University.

Eligibility and Enrollment

Aerospace Studies classes are open to all full-time students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as well as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University, Doane College (Crete), and Concordia University (Seward), who have “visiting student” arrangements with the University of Nebraska for Air Force ROTC. Students register for Aerospace Studies the same way they sign up for any other course on campus. In addition to academic class, students are registered for the corresponding leadership lab.

To contract with the Air Force at the start of the junior year or upon receipt of a scholarship, you must be a United States citizen and meet age and other requirements.

Programs

You can participate in Air Force ROTC by enrolling in either the Four-Year or Three-Year program.

Students who do not wish to become an Air Force officer are welcome to enroll in Aerospace Studies classes but not leadership lab.

Scholarships/Benefits

High school and college students compete for Air Force ROTC college scholarships. The scholarships provide full tuition, fees, and textbook allowance. Students on scholarship also receive a monthly tax-free allowance during the school year that ranges from $300-$500. An AFROTC scholarship is not required to enroll in Air Force ROTC. Participation in Air Force ROTC does not guarantee a scholarship.

Curriculum

Any University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Doane College, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Concordia University student may take Aerospace Studies academic courses for college credit. Textbooks are free and provided by the Aerospace Department. No active duty obligation is incurred. Leadership laboratories are open only to students eligible for, and enrolled in, the Air Force ROTC program.

Credit Hours

Credit hours earned by students enrolled in Aerospace Studies may be used to fulfill elective credit hour requirements for graduation for any college in the University.

Military Obligation

No military obligation results from enrolling in the freshman or sophomore courses in Aerospace Studies. A military obligation occurs only when a student enters the junior year of the program or accepts an Air Force ROTC scholarship. Students who complete Air Force ROTC are commissioned Second Lieutenants and will go on active duty in the United States Air Force after graduation from the University. The active duty service commitment varies from 4-10 years. (Pilots, navigators, and air battle managers incur a longer active duty commitment.)
 

Delay for Graduate Education. An Air Force ROTC student is commissioned upon graduation from the University. If students are qualified for and interested in working toward advanced degrees, deferment from active duty may be possible until graduate degrees have been completed.

Field Training Program

Each student who successfully receives a competitive allocation to enter the professional officer course (POC) program must attend one field training encampment. This training is held at Maxwell AFB, AL, during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. Field training emphasizes the development of leadership abilities and informs students of the many challenging career opportunities available in the Air Force. Students receive travel allowances and pay for field training. All accommodations, clothing, and food are furnished. Successful completion of field training is required to enter the POC.

Description

Air Force ROTC

The preparation of future Air Force officers is provided through the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) program. Enrollment is open to any student attending the University on a full-time basis. The curriculum provides the individual with a firm understanding of the concepts of aerospace power and the Air Force mission, organization and operations.

Enrollment in AFROTC is voluntary and accomplished through the fall and spring registration periods. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Approximately fifty percent of the students hold scholarships.

The minor not only prepares cadets for active duty service but provides any student the opportunity to study one of our country’s major instruments of power, the United States Military. In addition to studying Air Force organizations, missions and operations, the student will gain a broad perspective of the military in general by studying the history of all Department of Defense Services, thus emphasizing our country’s focus on Joint Military Operations.

Active Duty Obligation

There is no active duty obligation for enrolling in any AFROTC courses unless a student wishes to become an Active Duty Air Force Officer or accepts an Air Force scholarship. Students who complete the Air Force ROTC program and receive a commission incur a four-year active duty commitment. Flying officers serve additional commitments from the time they complete their training.

General Program

The Air Force ROTC program consists of the General Military Course (GMC) during the freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course (POC) for the remaining years. All GMC cadets must complete a four-week field training session during the summer between their sophomore and junior years to enter the POC. Field training is a competitively selected process, and all students wishing to pursue a commission through AFROTC must attend field training.

Requirements for Minor

Eighteen (18) hours as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses
AERO 331	Leading People and Effective Communication I	3
AERO 332	Leading People and Effective Communication II	3
AERO 441	National Security Leadership Responsibilities and Commissioning Preparation I	3
AERO 442	National Security Leadership Responsibilities and Commissioning Preparation II	3
Credit Hours Subtotal:		12
Additional Courses
Select one of the following:		3
MNGT 360	Managing Behavior in Organizations
MNGT 361	Human Resource Management
MNGT 411	Philanthropy and Leadership
MNGT 414	International Management
MNGT 464	Talent Acquisition and Staffing
MNGT 466 / ECON 485	The Regulatory Environment for Employment and Labor
Select one of the following:		3
GEOG 272	Geography of World Regions
HIST 303	United States Military History, 1607-1917
HIST 304	United States Military History Since 1917
POLS 160 / GLST 160	International Relations
POLS 260	Problems in International Relations
POLS 363	United States Foreign Policy
Credit Hours Subtotal:		6
Total Credit Hours		18

Grade Rules

C- and D Grades

A grade of C or above is required for all courses in the minor.

Pass/No Pass

No course taken Pass/No Pass will be counted toward the minor.