AER 201-202 Evolution USAF
The AS200 course examines the general aspects of air and space power from a historical perspective. The course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the 21st century war on terrorism. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies) and missions (functions) and to demonstrate the evolution of air and space power. The course examines fundamentals associated with war in the third dimension: e.g., principles of war and tenets of air and space power. As a whole, this course provides cadets with a knowledge-level understanding of the employment of air and space power from a doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, students continue discussing the importance of the Air Force Core Values, through operational examples and historical Air Force leaders, and continue to develop their communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.