It is designed to develop men and women who can apply their education to their initial active duty assignments as Air Force commissioned officers.
Cadets usually take courses in the program for academic credit as part of a student's elective.
The General Military Course encompasses the training accomplished during the Freshman and Sophomore years. It consists of one hour of classroom instruction per week, as well as Leadership Laboratory. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. AS 200 is a survey course designed to facilitate the transition from Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC candidate. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for Air Force ROTC cadets, and it complements this course by providing cadets with their first opportunity for applied leadership experiences discussed in class.