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Air Force Aerospace Studies 101: The Foundations of the United States Air
Force I (32206)
Capt Scott Paeth
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC Detachment 925
608-262-3440
srpaeth@wisc.edu
Fall 2013; Monday, 0850 - 0940; 1433 Monroe Street, Rm. 140
Course Description
AS100 is a survey course designed to introduce cadets to the United States Air Force and Air Force
Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force,
officership, and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an
introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and
complements this course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experience.
Course Objectives
1. Know the organizational structure of the Air Force
2. Understand the customs and courtesies and professional appearance required of an Air Force
officer
3. Know the Air Force Core Values
4. Understand the concepts of professionalism and officership as they apply to the military
5. Understand the opportunities and benefits available to an Air Force officer
6. Demonstrate basic communicative skills
Text / Reading Assignments: It is highly recommended you read the assigned selections before the
relevant lecture. Quizzes and exams will measure your knowledge of the readings.
Dr. Charles J. Nath III, The Foundations of the United States Air Force (2013/2014)
All reading assignments can be found on the Holm Center website (http://holmcenter.com). A
Yahoo or Google e-mail address is required to access the site material.
Classroom Rules of Engagement for Air Force Cadets
1. Attendance: Cadets must attend at least 80 percent of scheduled class sessions to achieve a passing
grade. However, you should certainly strive to attend ALL classes as doing the minimum necessary is not
encouraged either in AFROTC or in the operational Air Force. For those ‘academic only’ students, while
you do not have a minimum attendance requirement, keep in mind that your grade is based partly on
participation (and therefore attendance).