The AAS has adopted as its mission four interrelated objectives that enhance AFROTC and the USAFA programs and projects the US Air Force's image to the campus and community. The objectives and how each is fulfilled are as follows.

1. Objective: To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates and in particular, within the Air Force Reserves Officer Training Corps.

Function: Provide leadership opportunities for greater interaction among AFROTC officer candidates. Encourage increased communications with other source candidates, USAF officers, and leaders in national defense, government, and industrial activities.

2. Objective: To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers.

Function: Provide expanded opportunities for Air Force officer candidates to exercise leadership, management, organizational, and public relations skills.

3. Objective: To further the purpose, traditions and concepts of the USAF.

Function: Provide opportunities for officer candidates to participate in campus and community activities, demonstrating the close interrelationship between civilian and military institutions.

4. Objective: To accomplish these through serving the community.

Function: Providing officer candidates with the opportunities to expand their skills while serving the community.

Motivation towards a successful and profitable AFROTC career is the all important objective.

While accomplishing these objectives, you develop such qualities as teamwork, cooperation, discipline, and dependability. Participation is the key to many doors opened by the Arnold Air Society.