DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ROTC DETACHMENT 820 (AETC) SUBJECT: AERS 3305 Air Force Leadership Studies I Syllabus

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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ROTC DETACHMENT 820 (AETC) 20 Aug 16 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL AS 300 CADETS FROM: AFROTC DET 820/APAS SUBJECT: AERS 3305 Air Force Leadership Studies I Syllabus 1. Introduction: This syllabus is an essential part of your AERS 3305 course material. It identifies the course focus, reference materials, requirements, grading criteria, class schedule, and several other pertinent items. To successfully complete this course, you must thoroughly review this letter and its attachments. You are required to maintain 80% attendance in this course regardless of if you are a cadet or non-cadet. 2. Course Focus: AERS 3305 is a study of the leadership and management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. 3. Course Objectives: To successfully complete this course each student will: a. Comprehend selected leadership and management skills as well as personal strengths and weaknesses applied in an Air Force environment b. Comprehend the responsibility and authority of an Air Force officer c. Comprehend and apply concepts of ethical behavior d. Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats 4. Course Texts: Texts are available on your Cadet SharePoint: 5. Course Requirements: a. Preparation: AERS 4304 is absolutely dependent on your input and active role. You must arrive to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings. b. Examinations: There will be two examinations during the semester. The questions on the tests will come from both assigned readings and lectures. All questions will relate directly to a Sample of Behavior (SOB) in your Student Study Guide (SSG) and be derived from the slides presented in class or the assigned readings. However, due to time limitations, all slides and readings will not necessarily be covered in class. The final may or may not be cumulative depending on my assessment of the students comprehension of the material. While group study is encouraged, the sharing of testing material is cheating and will result in an F for the course. Furthermore, no AFOQT group study sessions are permitted. No student may share AFOQT commercial study guides and/or personal study notes. No commercial AFOQT study guides may be stocked in the detachment libraries or placed on shared drives.

2 c. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. They may be announced or unannounced. Quizzes generally will cover material from the assigned readings. Quiz questions will relate to SOBs in the Student Reader. d. Briefing Assignments: Each cadet will provide two 5-9 min briefing discussing 2 Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) of their choosing (except pilot, nav/cso, ABM AFSCs). Each briefing will be accompanied by TWO (2) Talking Papers formatted in accordance with the T&Q, page 211. Class leaders will submit a deconflicted list of topics and assigned briefers to me for approval by the end of September. e. Course Completion: Students must complete ALL assignments ON-TIME. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving an F for failing to complete all course requirements. f. Instructor Points: I reserve the right to award or penalize students for classroom participation, conduct, effort, performance in assigned positions, and tardiness. 6. Grading and Evaluation: Course grades will be computed as follows: Tests (Mid-term & Final x 100 ea) AFSC Briefings (2x 75 ea) Talking Papers (2x 75 ea) Instructor Points (Quiz & Participation) TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 200 points 125 points 125 points 50 points 500 points The grading scale to be used in determinations of your final grade is as follows: %: A ( ) 80-89%: B ( ) 70-79%: C ( ) 60-69%: D ( ) 0-59%: F (Less than 300 or less than 80% attendance) 7. Class Schedule: The class schedule is attached to this document. Schedule changes will be disseminated via TTU and SharePoint. The schedule is designed under the premise that you will complete the readings and Samples of Behavior prior to attending the lecture each week. 8. Class Leader: Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the class and classroom. He or she is responsible for ensuring the room is prepared for instruction to include turning on all appropriate electronic devices. The class leader will also call the room to attention when required and will be responsible for accountability. Lastly, the class leader is responsible for ensuring the classroom is left in a clean and secure state. This includes turning off all powered devices and locking the doors. 9. Academic Freedom will be respected in the classroom. Air University supports academic freedom and non-attribution on any subject related to curricula within the school forum. The free exchange of opinions and ideas, even unpopular or controversial ones, is a crucial part of the

3 educational process. Personal opinions voiced by guest instructors will not be specifically attributed to them in future discussions. However, non-attribution does not apply to students/cadets offensive remarks or irresponsible statements. 10. Classroom Behavior: a. Air Force customs and courtesies will be practiced at all times when in or out of uniform, on or off campus. Although the classroom is an academic environment, you must remain in a military mindset while in class. Students will address me by my rank and last name or simply as Sir. It is only necessary to call the room to attention the first time I enter the classroom and again on my departure. b. Cadets must comply with Air Force grooming standards and appearance. The appropriate Air Force uniform or civilian attire (special students) will be worn to each class session unless other arrangements are made with me prior to class. The uniform will be worn properly at all times IAW AFI Cadets will wear the UOD (Uniform of the day) from on days that they have Military Instruction i.e. all Aerospace Studies classes, Leadership Laboratory, and to any other specified military activity. c. Mid-Term counseling: All cadets will schedule a mid-term counseling session with me to review their Academic Plan NLT 30 Sep for the month of October. The mid-term counseling should take approximately 30 minutes. Prior to your counseling session, you will need to have updated your Form 48 (Academic Plan) and have it reviewed/approved by your advisor. If you are a cross-town cadet, please bring a copy of your current transcript including your grades for the previous semester. Form 48 instructions are provided on SharePoint. d. If you bring a cell phone to class, it must be turned off or placed in a silent mode (not vibrate). Laptops are welcome but are not necessary and texting or checking during class will not be tolerated. e. Food and drink is allowed in the classroom. However, its preparation, distribution and consumption must not be allowed to interfere with the lesson being presented. f. Attendance: I expect you to attend ALL AS 300 classes. Look at this course as a job interview with the Air Force being late or absent does not look favorable in regards to getting hired. Per Air Force ROTC Instruction (AFROTCI) Cadet Training Program: ALL students must attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled AS classes to receive a passing grade. Attendance at less than 80% of the scheduled classes will result in the student receiving an F for the course. g. Absences: It is the student s responsibility to make up any examination, assignment, etc., scheduled the day of the observed absence. Absences are excused at my discretion and may be considered for excusal when you notify me before the absence and you are: i) Participating in an official University or AFROTC activity, or ii) Medically confined or sick as verified by a physician, or iii) Responding to a family emergency, or

4 iv) Absent for the observance of a religious holy day. h. Respect for peers: Cadre and cadets will treat each other with proper dignity and respect. Hazing, discrimination, sexual harassment, or other forms of maltreatment will not be tolerated, nor will a cadet merit/demerit system be used. All required applicants, cadets, ALOs, and cadre will have a current DD Form 2982 or 2983 (Prohibited Activities Acknowledgement) signed and on file. 11. Instructor Contact: I am available for student assistance at any mutually scheduled time. If any serious problems arise or if you need to talk to me for any reason, call , or me at judd.glover@ttu.edu. 12. Required Instructor Notifications: You must immediately report to me if any of the following occur: a. Police Involvement: Notify me of any infraction involving law enforcement officials within 72 hours and report to the Admin Section to update your Air Force Form 35. b. Class Changes/Failures: Notify me within 72 hours of any add, drop, or other change in your class schedule. I also need to know immediately if you believe you will get a final grade of an F, D, or I in any course. c. Medical Status/Injury/Illness: Notify me as soon as possible on my cellphone if you are injured, hospitalized, seriously ill or have any changes in your medical condition (medications, profiles, etc.) Students with Disabilities: Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary arrangements. Students must present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor s office hours. Please note that instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodation to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, please contact Student Disability Services office in 335 West Hall or call " Attachment: Class Schedule cc: AFROTC DET 820/EFC //signed/gjg/21aug16// GARY J. GLOVER, Maj, USAF Asst. Professor of Aerospace Studies

5 AERS 3305 Fall 2016 Class Schedule NOTES: 1. All classes will be held in Holden Hall Classroom 7 2. Class Times: Tues and Thur or All classes and schedules are subject to change. Follow SharePoint for currency. 4. Come to class with applicable Student Study Guide (SSG) lesson read, slides reviewed and Cognitive Samples of Behaviors (SOBs) answered. DATE 30 Aug LESSON 1 TITLE Class Introduction to Leadership Theory 1 Sep 2 Core Values 6-8 Sep Air Force Leadership Profession of Arms 3 4 Additional Reading/ Assignment Lorenz on Leadership (pp. 5-7) in Concepts for Air Force Leadership (AU-24). SOBs Air Force Doctrine Volume II Leadership: Chapter 1: The Airman (pp. 3 12), Chapter 2: Leading Airmen (pp ), Levels of Air Force Leadership (pp ), and Leadership Components (pp ). Read Air Force Doctrine Annex 1-1 Force Development (pp ) Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Self Assessment Stress Mgt/Resiliency Team Building ROTC SAPR Motivation Followership AF Effective Writing Writing Strategies Basics of Briefing Full Range Leadership Intro to Critical Thinking Continuous Process Improvment T&Q Communications Studies Plan 2A Communications Studies Plan Cont Atch 1

6 25-27 Oct Problem Solving Management Functions 1-3 Nov Change Management Editing Your Draft 8-10 Nov Professional and Unprofessional Relationships Case Studies Nov Nov 29 Nov 01 Dec Final