2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Military Science


Cross-Enrollment Program with Cornell University

Air Force ROTC – Cornell University
113 Barton Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4004
Email: afrotc@cornell.edu
www.afrotc.cornell.edu

Army ROTC – Cornell University
101 Barton Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-5665
Email: armyrotc@cornell.edu
armyrotc.cornell.edu 

Programs

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Courses

  • AFS 101 - The Foundations of the United States Air Force I

    This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 102 - The Foundations of the United States Air Force II

    Continuation of AFS 101. This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems and an introduction to communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 141 - Initial Military Experiences I

    Introduction to the responsibilities, life and work of an Air Force officer. Basic knowledge of drill and ceremonies, military courtesies and the wearing of the uniform. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 142 - Initial Military Experiences II

    Introduction to the responsibilities, life and work of an Air Force officer. Basic knowledge of drill and ceremonies, military courtesies and the wearing of the uniform. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 201 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I

    This course is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles to the role of air power in the Cuban missile crisis. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies) and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths 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 the students with a knowledge-level understanding of the employment of air and space power from an institutional, doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values by examining operational examples and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication skills. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 202 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II

    Continuation of AFS 201. This course is designed to examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from Vietnam to the role of air power in the war on terrorism. Historical examples are provided to extrapolate the development of Air Force capabilities (competencies) and missions (functions) to demonstrate the evolution of what has become today's USAF air and space power. Furthermore, the course examines several fundamental truths 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 the students with a knowledge-level understanding of the general element and employment of air and space power from an institutional, doctrinal and historical perspective. In addition, students will continue to discuss the importance of the Air Force Core Values by examining operational examples and historical Air Force leaders and will continue to develop their communication skills. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 241 - Intermediate Military Experiences I

    Develops skills in giving commands for drill and ceremonies. Introduction to the Air Force base environment in which the Air Force officer functions. Includes a look at career areas available based on academic majors. Students participate in leadership situations through military drills and ceremonies. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 242 - Intermediate Military Experiences II

    Develops skills in giving commands for drill and ceremonies. Introduction to the Air Force base environment in which the Air Force officer functions. Includes a look at career areas available based on academic majors. Students participate in leadership situations through military drills and ceremonies. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies I

    This course is a study of leadership, quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies II

    Continuation of AFS 301. This course is a study of leadership, quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 341 - Junior Officer Leadership Experiences I

    Cadets assume leadership responsibilities similar to those of a junior officer. Emphasis is on the importance of applying effective human relations skills in dealing with superiors, peers, and subordinates. Cadets also gain insight into the general structure and progression patterns common to selected Air Force officer career fields. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 342 - Junior Officer Leadership Experiences II

    Cadets assume leadership responsibilities similar to those of a junior officer. Emphasis is on the importance of applying effective human relations skills in dealing with superiors, peers, and subordinates. Cadets also gain insight into the general structure and progression patterns common to selected Air Force officer career fields. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 401 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I

    This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 402 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II

    Continuation of AFS 401. This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • AFS 441 - Advanced Leadership Experiences

    Cadets assume command leadership responsibilities to operate a military organization. Cadets apply effective leadership and managerial techniques with individuals and groups and participate in self-analysis of leadership and managerial abilities. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally, laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • AFS 442 - Precommissioning Laboratory

    Factors that facilitate transition from civilian to military life are reviewed. The need for military security, base services and activities, personal finances, travel regulations and social obligations is introduced. Notes: All Air Force cadets spend two hours a week throughout the academic year in a leadership laboratory, for which no academic credit is given. Occasionally, laboratories are held at times other than the normally scheduled period. All cadets are expected to participate in an evening formal dinner and to meet minimum physical fitness and weight standards each semester. Leadership lab is open to students qualified to compete for an Air Force commission.(1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 101 - Foundations of Officership

    The purpose of this course is to introduce to students the issues and competencies that are central to a leader's responsibilities. It is comprised of five modules of instruction: ethics and values, leadership, personal development, physical well-being and the Army profession. Additionally, this course addresses the specific life skills of time management, stress management and physical fitness. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 151. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 102 - Basic Leadership

    This course is designed to build upon the fundamentals introduced in MLS 101 by focusing on communication skills, leadership and problem solving. It is comprised of four modules of instruction: communications, personal development, physical wellbeing and the Army profession. Life skills addressed in this course are: effective writing, goal setting, problem solving, active listening, nutrition, developmental counseling and assertiveness skill development. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 152. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 151 - Leadership Laboratory I

    Students meet for two hours each week to learn a variety of skills including first aid, drill and ceremonies, weapons familiarization and physical fitness training. For those students taking MLS 101 and 102. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code not given.
  • MLS 152 - Leadership Laboratory I

    Students meet for two hours each week to learn a variety of skills including first aid, drill and ceremonies, weapons familiarization and physical fitness training. For those students taking MLS 101 and 102. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code not given.
  • MLS 201 - Individual Leadership Studies

    This course focuses on how to build teams, how to influence, how to communicate, how and when to make decisions, how to engage in creative problem solving and how to plan and organize. Values and ethics, along with the life skills taught in MLS 101 and 102 are also reinforced. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 251. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 202 - Leadership and Teamwork

    This course is a continuation of MLS 201 with more practical applications of team building. This course focuses on how to build teams, how to influence, how to communicate, how and when to make decisions, how to engage in creative problem solving and how to plan and organize. Values and ethics, along with the life skills taught in MLS 101 and 102 are also reinforced. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 252. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 251 - Leadership Laboratory II

    Students meet for two hours each week as members of the cadet organization to participate in practical leadership exercises. Types of practical activities include rifle marksmanship, orienteering, drill and ceremonies, signal communications, physical fitness training, first aid, tactics and field exercises. For those students taking MLS 201 and 102. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code not given.
  • MLS 252 - Leadership Laboratory II

    Students meet for two hours each week as members of the cadet organization to participate in practical leadership exercises. Types of practical activities include rifle marksmanship, orienteering, drill and ceremonies, signal communications, physical fitness training, first aid, tactics and field exercises. For those students taking MLS 201 and 102. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code not given.
  • MLS 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving

    The focus of this course is leadership development. Students will learn to objectively analyze their personal leadership skills and performance while planning and conducting group training events. The life skills taught during MLS 101, 102, 201and 202 will be reinforced. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 351. (2 cr. hr. )
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 302 - Leadership and Ethics

    This course is designed to continue the development of students as leaders by presenting instruction in the three foundational areas of interpersonal communication, values and ethics, and leadership. The modules focus on general communication theory, nonverbal communication, written and spoken communication skills, ethical decision-making, moral leadership, consideration of others — respecting diversity — spiritual needs, leadership and personality assessments, transactional and transformational leadership, and adult development. Prerequisite: MLS 301. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 352. (2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 351 - Leadership Laboratory III

    Students meet for two hours a week and occasional weekends to prepare for a five-week summer camp that follow their junior year. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual and leadership skills. Students rotate through leadership positions to practice applying decision-making skills in myriad situations. For those students taking MLS 301 and 302. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 352 - Leadership Laboratory III

    Students meet for two hours a week and on occasional weekends to prepare for a five-week summer camp that follows their junior year. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual and leadership skills. Students rotate through leadership positions to practice applying decision-making skills in myriad situations. For those students taking MLS 301 and 302. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 401 - Leadership and Management

    This course concentrates on operations and training management, communications and leadership skills, staff coordination, effective meetings, social exchange and expectancy theories, and personal problem and crisis counseling skills. Prerequisite: MLS 302. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 451. (2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 402 - Officership

    This course concentrates on assessing and establishing an ethical climate within an organization, financial planning, the foundations of military law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and the law of warfare. This is a capstone course designed to prepare the student for commissioning in the Army as a second lieutenant. Students are required to produce and brief their capstone leadership project. Prerequisite: MLS 401. Applicable Leadership Lab: MLS 452. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.(2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • MLS 451 - Leadership Laboratory IV

    Senior students evaluate and counsel juniors on the planning and conduct of the weekly leadership labs. Seniors have an opportunity to practice leadership skills developed during previous ROTC training and summer camp experiences. For those students taking MLS 401 and 402. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MSL courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • MLS 452 - Leadership Laboratory IV

    Senior students evaluate and counsel juniors on the planning and conduct of the weekly Leadership Labs. Seniors have an opportunity to practice leadership skills developed during previous ROTC training and summer camp experiences. For those students taking MLS 401 and 402. Notes: No credit is given for practical leadership training, but participation is optional for all students taking MLS courses. Training consists of physical fitness training three times per week and two hours of leadership laboratories each week. Students receive physical education credit for the laboratory.
    Frequency code S = offered in spring


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