Cadet Life

What freshman year through graduation will look like.

Freshman Year: Air/Space Force Heritage and Values

Freshman year focuses on providing cadets with a solid understanding of the Air and Space Force’s organization, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, and officer career opportunities.

• As freshmen, cadets must take AFAS 1410/1420 and AFAS 1030.

Sophomore Year: Team and Leadership Fundamentals in the Air/Space Force

Sophomore year Air Force classes provide cadets with the necessary background in teamwork and leadership. This understanding is provided within the framework of continued emphasis on the Air Force core values and officership.

• As sophomores, cadets must take AFAS 2510/2520 and AFAS 2030.

Junior Year: Leading People and Effective Communication in the Air and Space Force.

Junior year focuses on leadership and management traits essential to serving the nation as Air Force officers. Third-year cadets returning from field training are assigned leadership positions within the Cadet Wing, and the corresponding Air Force academic classes serve to better prepare cadets for the challenges awaiting them.

• As juniors, cadets must take AFAS 3410/3420 and AFAS 3030.

Senior Year: National Security/Leadership Responsibilities/ Commissioning Preparation

Senior year Air Force classes focus on preparing cadets to enter active duty as newly commissioned officers. Topics include national and regional studies to better prepare cadets for the diverse locations they may deploy to in the course of their careers. Additional subject matter covered in senior year includes Air Force doctrine and military justice.

• As seniors, cadets must take AFAS 4410/4420 and AFAS 4030

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) 

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a course designed to give you “on-the-job” experience in the areas of Air Force leadership, teamwork, and management. LLAB is a practical preparation for Air Force active duty as a Second Lieutenant.

LLAB is a class like any college laboratory and is graded on a pass/fail basis. LLAB consists of Physical Training (PT) and the Laboratory. At Det 250, LLAB meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and some Thursdays from 0600-0745 hours. A typical LLAB week consists of two Physical Training (PT) days and one LLAB training day with a potential second day on Thursday.

All LLABs are planned, organized, and conducted by POC cadets, with oversight by the Cadre staff.