Leadership Laboratory  (LLAB)

Spring Semester 2001

 

General Information

Instructor: Lt Col R. K. Norvell, 523-5371, Bldg 47A, Rm 103

                  Capt Sam Elliott, 523-4590, Bldg 47A, Rm 106

Office Hours: 0730 - 1700 Call to confirm availability or for an appointment

Email:  r.k.norvell@nau.edu      

            samuel.elliott@nau.edu

 

Class meets: 1600 - 1730 Thursday, Room 17 of the Forestry Building
 (Check calendar and operations orders weekly for changes)    

Co-Requisite: Aerospace Studies Class

 

Course Description

Aerospace Studies Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a co-requisite with AS 100, 200, 300, and 400 courses. LLAB is the application of personal leadership skills, demonstration of command, effective communication, individual leadership instruction, physical fitness training, and knowledge of US Air Force customs and courtesies.

Textbook and Required Materials

The following will be provided and are required reading:

 

           Reading           AS Year

(       Commander’s Policy Letter                                                100, 200, 300, 400

(       Det 027 Cadet Guide  100, 200, 300, 400

(       T-2628, Leadership Laboratory  100, 200  

(       AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies 100, 200, 300, 400

 

The following are optional readings and are available on request:

 

(       T-700, The AFOATS Training Guide  100, 200, 300, 400

(       AIR FORCE MAGAZINE:  Almanac Issue  100

(       T-1626, Guide for the Air Force ROTC Dining-In                  100, 200, 300, 400

(       T-5014, Parade and Retreat Handbook                  100, 200, 300, 400

 

Class Deportment

Students are expected to act in a military manner in all AFROTC classes.  This includes calling the room to attention when officers enter and leave, following military customs and courtesies and treating fellow classmates with respect.
Course Policies

Attendance: You are required to attend a minimum of 70% of all LLAB classes or substitute activities agreed upon by the COC to receive a passing grade. You may be excused by coordinating in advance with the COC and by completing a Cadet Form 16 located in the cadet lounge filing cabinet.  Check the posting of LLAB attendance on a regular basis for accuracy.  Note: LLAB for the week of 5-9 Mar will not occur due to Spring Break.

Assignments:  All students are expected to read assigned material before class.

Evaluations: You will be evaluated using an AFROTC Form 706, parts 4a and 4b

                       

A student who "Does Not Meet Standards" in more than two of the areas listed will not meet overall standards and will fail LLAB.

 

Examinations:  There are no examinations in LLAB.  You will be required to perform Individual Drill Evaluations (IDEs) and know warrior knowledge.

Email:  All students are required to have an email account and check it at least three times weekly.  AFROTC and class announcements will be posted to your email accounts.

Grading Policy

LLAB is graded on a pass/fail basis; your grade will be based on a variety of factors as indicated in the following table.  You must meet each of these criteria to pass LLAB.

 

Area

Passing

Attendance

Attend 70% of classes

AFROTC Form 706

Meet Standards

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

GMC (non-contract) - complete

GMC (contract) - pass

POC - pass

 

 

Course Outline

Refer to the Corps Calendar for a tentative schedule of activities planned for LLAB.  Be prepared for changes and check the operations orders for each week’s activities.

 

Course Objectives

 

AS 100 LLAB LESSON OBJECTIVES

1.  Know the principles of the AFOATS Training Guide.

2.  Know Air Force customs and courtesies.

3.  Know Air Force dress and grooming standards. 

4.  Know effective time management skills.  

5.  Know the Air Force and AFROTC grade structure and insignia. 

6.  Know the Air Force and AFROTC chain of command.

7.  Know the AFROTC Honor Code.

8.  Know the AFROTC weight and fitness standards. 

9.  Know the courtesies and procedures associated with the United States flag. 

10.  Know the benefits of exercise and nutrition.

11.  Know the individual and flight drill positions.

12.  Know the individual and flight drill movements.

13.  Demonstrate individual and flight drill movements.

14.  Know the environment of an Air Force officer.

24.  Meet required AFROTC weight and fitness standards.

25.  Apply Air Force customs and courtesies.

26.  Apply the Air Force dress and grooming standards.

27.  Participate in a unit formal dinner. 

28.  Participate in a unit formal retreat.

29.  Participate in a unit formal parade.

30.  Participate in a unit formal awards ceremony.

 

AS 200 LLAB LESSON OBJECTIVES

13.  Demonstrate individual and flight drill movements.

14.  Know the environment of an Air Force officer.

15.  Apply the AFOATS Training Guide philosophy in training the AS100s.

16.  Know guidon procedures.

17.  Demonstrate guidon procedures.

18.  Demonstrate flag raising and lowering procedures for reveille and retreat.

19.  Know the flight commander commands, positions, and movements.

20.  Demonstrate flight commander commands, positions, and movements.

21.  Know road guard procedures.

22.  Demonstrate road guard procedures.

23.  Know the procedures and requirements of field training (FT).

24.  Meet required AFROTC weight and fitness standards

25.  Apply Air Force customs and courtesies.

26.  Apply the Air Force dress and grooming standards.

27.  Participate in a unit formal dinner. 

28.  Participate in a unit formal retreat.

29.  Participate in a unit formal parade.

30.  Participate in a unit formal awards ceremony.

 

AS 300 and AS400 LLAB LESSON OBJECTIVES

24.  Meet required AFROTC weight and fitness standards.

25.  Apply Air Force customs and courtesies.

26.  Apply the Air Force dress and grooming standards.

27.  Participate in a unit formal dinner. 

28.  Participate in a unit formal retreat.

29.  Participate in a unit formal parade.

30.  Participate in a unit formal awards ceremony.

31.  Apply the AFOATS Training Guide philosophy in supervising the cadet corps.

32.  Demonstrate leadership and management skills in supervising the cadet corps or through advanced leadership experiences.

33.  Comprehend the importance of adhering to Air Force Core Values.