Department: Affiliated Programs

CodeNameDescription
AS1010Department of the Air Force (DAF) ProfessionalismFamiliarize students with the DAF environment and its culture, providing an overview of essential attributes required for success in this context.
AS1011Initial Military Training ILaboratory consists of activities that focus and promote the Air Force way of life. Instruction will include leadership and followership development, teamwork, physical fitness training, and activities designed to build camaraderie and esprit de corp...
AS1020Competition and SecurityIntroductory-level exploration of national security, encompassing a broad perspective on the military’s involvement in all facets of national security, ranging from cooperation to armed conflict.
AS1021Initial Military Training IILaboratory consists of activities that focus and promote the Air Force way of life. Instruction will include leadership and followership development, teamwork, physical fitness training, and activities designed to build camaraderie and esprit de corp...
AS2010Team and Leadership FundamentalsProvides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The course flow is designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions.
AS2011Basic Cadet Leader ILaboratory consists of preparing second-year AFROTC cadets with the skills needed to successfully complete AFROTC Field Training. Students will learn basic military skills, Field Training skills, and participate in physical fitness training.
AS2020Team and Leadership FundamentalsContinuation of AS 2010. Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. This course is designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions.
AS2021Basic Cadet Leader IIContinuation of 2010 B. CR/NC only.
AS3010Leading People and Effective Communication IUtilizing students’ field training experience, this course takes a more in-depth look at leadership, with special emphasis on enhancing communication skills and its relationship to leadership, developing leadership and management techniques in a supe...
AS3011Intermediate Cadet Leader ILaboratory consists of demonstration of leadership and management skills needed to successfully function as an Air Force officer. Instruction will include lessons covering planning, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to use avai...
AS3020Leading People and Effective Communication IIContinuation of 3010.This course takes a more in-depth look at leadership, with special emphasis on enhancing communication skills and its relationship to leadership, developing leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment.
AS3021Intermediate Cadet Leader IIContinuation of AS 3011.
AS4010National Security and Preparation for Active Duty IProvides students the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to US National Security. Covers an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure...
AS4011Senior Cadet Leader ILaboratory consists of providing prospective Air Force officers opportunities to continue to develop leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills. Instruction will include preparation for active duty.
AS4020National Security and Preparation for Active Duty IIContinuation of AS 4010. This course provides a base of understanding for college seniors in their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to US National Security, over-viewing complex social and political issues facing the military...
AS4021Senior Cadet Leader IIPractical application in adventure training, one-rope bridges, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, physical training.
MSL1000Introduction to Physical FitnessHands-on participatory course following the Army's physical fitness program. Classes conducted three days per week with Army ROTC cadets. Focus is on aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and endurance.
MSL1010Introduction to Military Science IIntroduces cadets to personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership; personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management related to leadership, officership, and th...
MSL1011Introduction to Military Science Lab IPractical application in adventure training, one-rope bridges, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, drill and ceremonies, physical training.
MSL1020Introduction to Military Science IIOverviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback and using effective writing skills. Explores leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical...
MSL1021Introduction to Military Science II LabThe practical application of classroom instruction. Activities emphasized include drill and ceremony, first aid, rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, and small unit tactics.
MSL2010Intermediate Military ScienceExplores creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles through historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building by planning, executing, and ass...
MSL2020Intermediate Military Science IITopics introduced include: military operations orders, wilderness survival skills, individual and squad level tactics, and the key jobs and responsibilities of Army officers. Further expertise in basic skills is developed. Students are encouraged to...
MSL2030ROTC Basic CampFour-week summer course conducted at F. Knox, Kentucky. Substitutes for ROTC basic course (MSL 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020) and fulfills course requirement for admission to ROTC advanced courses.
MSL3010Leading Small Organizations IChallenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills with demands of the ROTC Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations will develop self-awareness and critic...
MSL3020Leading Small Organizations IIIntense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units. Decisionmaking, persuading, and motivating team members under fire are explored, evaluated, and developed. Military operations are reviewed to prepa...
MSL3030ROTC Advanced CampSix-week summer field training exericse conducted at Lort Lewis, Washington. Arduous and intensified leadership training is conducted througout the six-week period.
MSL3910History of Military WarfareLecture/discussion on the art and science of warfare with concentration on U.S. military history from the Colonial Period to present. Generally restricted to Army ROTC students, requiring twenty pages of graded writing assignments. A–F only
MSL3990Directed Reading and ResearchLimited to military science students who have had at least one previous military science course for which a grade of B or higher was earned and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Credits may be granted for up to 3 attempts.
MSL4000Fundamentals of LeadershipIntroduces students to the fundamentals of leadership. Activities challenge students to connect theory to practice, develop positive relationships through application of effective leadership concepts for leader development, and team-building.
MSL4010Leadership Challenges and Goal SettingDevelops proficiency to plan, execute, and assess complex operations; function as a staff member, provide leadership performance feedback to subordinates. Situational opportunities to assess risk, make ethical decisions, and provide coaching to fello...
MSL4020Transition to LieutenantExplores dynamics of leading in complex situations of current military operations. Examines differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Interaction with non-g...
MSL4990Advanced Military ResearchDirects the student to conduct detailed research on a military topic and present to the department leadership plus assist MSL 400 series students on a battle analysis. Repeatable up to eight credits. Must be in Military Science and Leadership Program...