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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
The Air Force ROTC program provides college men and women the
opportunity to compete for and attain a commission as a Second
Lieutenant in the United States Air Force upon graduation from college. The
program is divided into the General Military Course and the Professional
Officer Course. The General Military Course includes the courses offered
during the first two years of the program and is open to all students without
military obligation. This program is designed for first-year and sophomore
students. The Professional Officer Course includes the junior- and senior-
level courses and is restricted to those who meet entry requirements. Air
Force ROTC students gain confidence, leadership training, communications
skills, and an appreciation for the role of the military in contemporary
society.
General Military Course
The General Military Course is open to all students regardless of
qualifications for military service or intent to compete for a commission.
As part of the General Military Course, students examine the basic
organization and structure of the Air Force, appreciate the historical
significance of air power, and apply basic communications skills. Each
course earns one hour of credit (¼ unit) and is accompanied by a weekly
two-hour leadership laboratory.
Professional Officer Course
The Professional Officer Course is restricted to students who have
completed field training. Students enrolling in these courses are generally
committed to service on active duty in the United States Air Force. The
Professional Officer Course program is designed to provide students
with advanced leadership training, application techniques for a quality
culture, study of military history with particular attention paid to the
role of air power, and a complete understanding of the national security
process. The Professional Officer Course prepares men and women with
the skills necessary to be leaders in the United States Air Force.
Scholarship Programs
Four-year college scholarships are available to highly qualified high school
seniors. Interested students should apply online. Applications are due
by December 1 of the senior year in high school. Three-year and two-
year scholarships are also available to college students. Air Force ROTC
scholarships are applied to college tuition, books, and some university fees.
Scholarship students also receive a monthly tax-free stipend. Unlike most