2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2019-20 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
607-255-4006
Email: armyrotc@cornell.edu
armyrotc.cornell.edu 

Programs

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Courses

  • AFS 101 - Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I

    This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions and organization of the Air Force. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall

  • AFS 102 - Heritage and Values 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 provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions and organization of the Air Force. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring

  • AFS 141 - Initial Military Experience 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 Experience 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 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I

    Focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall

  • AFS 202 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II

    Continuation of AFS 201. Focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring

  • AFS 241 - Intermediate Military Experience I

    Designed to help students develop skills in giving commands for drill and ceremonies. Students are also introduced to the Air Force base environment in which the officer functions. Career areas available based on academic majors are described. Students participate in 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 Experience II

    Designed to help students develop skills in giving commands for drill and ceremonies. Students are also introduced to the Air Force base environment in which the officer functions. Career areas available based on academic majors are described. Students participate in 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 - Leading People and Effective Communication I

    Teaches cadets advances skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed in enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall

  • AFS 302 - Leading People and Effective Communication II

    Continuation of AFS 301. Teaches cadets advances skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed in enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. (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 of 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 of 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

    Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall

  • AFS 402 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II

    Continuation of AFS 401. Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. The final semester provides information that will prepare the cadets for Active Duty. (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 are 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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