This course is designed to provide the foundation for both leadership and team building. You will build on this course every year of your Air Force ROTC career, so it is crucial that you do the readings and homework. Likewise, all of these lessons will be directly applicable to your field training experience. We will learn about things that don?t pop into your mind when you think of leadership, but they are essential to understanding how good leaders operate. These topics include listening, followership, and problem solving efficiently. All of these concepts will be applied in team-building activities and when discussing topics like conflict management with the class. Though the theme of this course is ?Team and Leadership Fundamentals,? you are also expected to demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills at the end of this course--these are skills that can help you in every aspect of your academic, professional, and personal lives.

This course builds on Team and Leadership Fundamentals I and provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. It is imperative that cadets are taught from the beginning that there are many layers to leadership. In this class we will dive deeply into team building and ethical decision making, as these are critical skills to have in the Air Force and beyond. We will use a blend of instruction, class discussion, and activities to fully understand these topics. Cadets in this class this will attend field training in the summer following instruction. The students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Cadets will apply these lessons at Field Training, in the summer after AS 200 school year.

This course is designed to build on the leadership fundamentals taught in AS200. The theme of this year is ?Leading People and Effective Communication.? You will have the opportunity to utilize your skills as they begin more of a leadership role in the detachment. The goal is for each of you to have a more in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead people, and this semester will emphasize building core Air Force communication skills and how to navigate change and diversity as a leader.

This course is designed to build on the leadership fundamentals taught in AS200. The theme of this year is ?Leading People and Effective Communication.? You will have the opportunity to utilize your skills as you transition to more of a leadership role in the detachment. The goal is for each of you to have a more in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead people, and this semester will emphasize leadership theories, personal leadership skills and ethics, and fostering innovation. prereq: 3301 recommended

The AS400 cadet should comprehend the basic elements of national security policy and process. The student should know basic Department of the Air and Space Force operations as well as understand selected roles of the military in society and current domestic and international issues affecting the military profession. Cadets should understand the responsibility, authority, and functions of a Department of the Air and Space Force commanders and selected provisions of the military justice system.

The AS400 cadet should comprehend the variety of base agencies and programs that support Air and Space Force members. The student should know basic information on officer/enlisted evaluations, financial benefits, the military justice system, and leadership authorities. Cadets should understand what life as a second lieutenant entails and what their initial months in the Air and or Space Force will look like. prereq: 3401 recommended

MIL 3301 includes introduction to squad/platoon tactical operations using troop leading procedures and battle drills to achieve the assigned mission within the commander's intent. Through the introduction of the leadership lab practicum the cadets learn to plan, resource, and execute training of subordinates within the leadership labs. This experience gives the cadet the opportunity to work on their teamwork and leadership skills in a hands-on performance-oriented environment. prereq: Two yrs of ROTC or equiv established by U.S. Army, must see Army ROTC dept officials, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in lab

MIL 3302 balances adaptability and professional competence building on the tactical lessons introduced in MIL 3301. Adaptability concepts introduced include analysis of complex problems, creating solutions that exhibit agile and adaptive thinking, analysis of the environment and formulation of solutions to tactical and organizational problems. prereq: Two yrs of ROTC or equiv established by U.S. Army, must see Army ROTC dept officials, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in lab.

MIL 3401 places primary emphasis on officership with the MS IV cadets, who are the educational main effort within the Battalion. MIL 3401 and 3402 together refine and ultimately complete the cadet-to-commissioned officer transition. Mission command and ethics are stressed to assist the cadet in further embracing their role as a future army officer. prereq: Completed all other military courses or Army equiv, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in lab

MIL 3402 is the culmination of a four-year sequential, progressive, challenging developmental leadership experience. It is during this final semester that the cadet is undergoing final preparation for the duties and responsibilities of a commissioned officer along with their integration into the army. Emphasis is placed on critical knowledge, skills, abilities and competency skills newly commissioned officers will need to succeed in their first unit of assignment, and the modern operating environment where they will be expected to plan, prepare, execute, and assess platoon-level training strategies and more to enable mission accomplishment. prereq: Completion of all other military courses or Army equiv, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in lab

General overview of all wars fought by United States from the 18th century Revolutionary War to today's War on Terror. Military tactics as well as war's impact on society. Two exams, two papers to write, readings.

Historical influences on development of U.S. Navy, from American Revolution to present. Critical, contemporary issues.

Great military leaders of history. Development of warfare, from dawn of recorded history to present. Focuses on effect of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians, technological developments.

Advanced study of organizational behavior/management. Major behavioral theories examined in detail. Practical applications. Exercises, case studies, seminar discussions.

Junior officer role. Responsibilities faced as leader, manager, professional officer of Naval Services. Develops specific competencies in areas of leadership, management, professional administration, development. Emphasizes Naval Service ethics, core values. prereq: NAV 4401W

Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (FMW) is a detailed look at broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine, with a focus on the United States Marine Corps. Throughout the course there is a strong focus on Leadership, as the fundamental purpose of this course is to develop the skills, knowledge, leadership background and mentality necessary for a successful Marine Corps Officer.

Historical influences on development of U.S. Navy, from American Revolution to present. Critical, contemporary issues.

Detailed study of ship characteristics/types. Design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, compartmentation, propulsion, electrical/auxiliary systems, damage control, administration. Basic concepts of theory/design for steam, gas turbine, diesel, nuclear propulsion.

Theory/practice piloting a ship near land. Coordinate systems, chart reading, dead reckoning, fixes, tides, currents, anchoring. Theory based on observance of celestial bodies.

Advanced study of organizational behavior/management. Major behavioral theories examined in detail. Practical applications. Exercises, case studies, seminar discussions.

Junior officer role. Responsibilities faced as leader, manager, professional officer of Naval Services. Develops specific competencies in areas of leadership, management, professional administration, development. Emphasizes Naval Service ethics, core values. prereq: NAV 4401W