Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies

Courses

MIL 110: Leadership and National Security

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course educates students in the fundamentals of leadership and national security. Using the U.S. Army as a case study, students examine military organizational culture, roles and missions of the armed forces, leadership management, and leader communication skills. Additionally, through practical exercises, students develop individual leadership skills in problem solving, land navigation, and rifle marksmanship. The course counts toward credit for completion of the Army ROTC Basic Course, entrance into the Army ROTC Advance Course, and eventual commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. Students taking this course do not incur any military obligation. Course meets one time per week in accordance with the fall schedule of classes.

MIL 111: Leadership Application I Lab

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course provides students the opportunity to apply leadership theory in a wide range of scenarios. Using small unit tactics as a vehicle, students learn a series of individual technical skills and then transition to leading fellow students in collective tasks. This course meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 120: Foundations of Leadership and Team Development

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course serves as a sequel to MIL 110 Leadership and National Security and educates students in the fundamental military skills. Using the MIL 110 class as a foundation, students examine mission analysis, time management, leadership management, and leader communication skills. Additionally, through practical exercises, students develop individual leadership skills in problem solving, land navigation, and rifle marksmanship. The course counts toward credit for completion of the Army ROTC Basic Course, entrance into the Army ROTC Advance Course, and eventual commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. Students taking this course do not incur any military obligation. This course meets one time per week in accordance with the spring schedule of classes.

MIL 121: Leadership Application II Lab

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course provides students the opportunity to apply leadership theory in a wide range of scenarios. Using small unit tactics as a vehicle, students learn a series of individual technical skills and then transition to leading fellow students in collective tasks. This course meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 201: Intermediate Army Fitness Training

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
In this course, students participate in and learn how to conduct an Army physical fitness program. This program teaches the principles of fitness of frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise through participation and practical exercise. This course begins with assisting the students in adopting a healthy physical fitness ethos and lifestyle required of an Army officer. Students are given performance reviews based on the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) evaluation criteria.

MIL 202: Intermediate Army Fitness Training

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
In this course, students participate in and learn how to conduct an Army physical fitness program. This program teaches the principles of fitness of frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise through participation and practical exercise. This course begins with assisting the students in adopting a healthy physical fitness ethos and lifestyle required of an Army officer. Students are given performance reviews based on the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) evaluation criteria.

MIL 210: Basic Leadership Skills

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 2
This course builds on MIL 120. Students focus on leadership development and officer ship. Throughout the course students learn personal development, problem solving, planning, teamwork, Army values, and the basics of physical fitness. There are also several practical exercises in which the student will learn beginner skills such as knot tying, rope bridging, land navigation, and marksmanship. This course counts towards credit for completion of the U.S. Army ROTC Basic Course and eventual commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. Students taking this course do not incur any military obligation. The course meets twice a week in accordance with the fall schedule of classes.

MIL 211: Military Leadership and Management Application I

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course uses a series of demonstrations and practical exercise scenarios to develop basic leadership competency. Students have the opportunity to observe and experiment with different leadership and management techniques. The course instills individual leadership confidence and provides a structured mechanism for identifying leadership potential. Each course meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/ spring schedule of classes.

MIL 220: Military Leadership Skills

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 2
This course is a sequel to MIL 210 Basic Military Skills. There is a continued focus on leadership development through practical exercises and classroom interaction. Some of the topics covered are goal setting, oral communication, decision making, teamwork, and stress management. There is also a continuation of basic skills such as land navigation and map reading. This semester, more than any before, draws together the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership to focus on the qualities required of a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this semester, cadets should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officer ship and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding to real-world situations. This course counts towards credit for completion of the U.S. Army ROTC Basic Course and eventual commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army. Students taking this course do not incur any military obligation. The course meets twice a week in accordance with the spring schedule of classes

MIL 221: Military Leadership and Management Application II Lab

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
This course uses a series of demonstrations and practical exercise scenarios to develop basic leadership competency. Students have the opportunity to observe and experiment with different leadership and management techniques. The course instills individual leadership confidence and provides a structured mechanism for identifying leadership potential. Each course meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/ spring schedule of classes.

MIL 235: American Military Experience

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 2
This course begins with an introduction and overview of American military history with a focus on the U.S. Army. Follows the origins of the American Military experience from Anglo-American colonial warfare to the present; includes America’s major wars and the evolution of military technology. This class meets two times a week in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 250: Leader’s Training Course

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 6
This 28-day leader internship is taught as an off-campus extension course each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. It is open to students who have a minimum of 48 semester hours and at least four semesters of degree work remaining after completion of the course. The Army provides transportation to and from Fort Knox. Students receive free room and board and are paid for their attendance. They participate in hands-on leadership exercises and receive training in marksmanship, rappelling, water survival, land navigation, and small unit tactics. Course participants are eligible to win two-year scholarships. For additional information, contact Army ROTC at (205) 348-1056.

MIL 301: Advanced Army Fitness I

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
In this course students participate in and learn how to plan, conduct, and revise physical fitness programs, to include strength, cardiovascular, endurance, and flexibility training. This course also teaches the student how to develop the physical fitness ethos and lifestyle that are required of a military officer. Students are given performance reviews based on the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) evaluation criteria. Course meets three times a week and is open only to ROTC Cadets.

MIL 302: Advanced Army Fitness II

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 1
In this course students participate in and learn how to plan, conduct, and revise physical fitness programs, to include strength, cardiovascular, endurance, and flexibility training. This course also teaches the student how to develop the physical fitness ethos and lifestyle that are required of a military officer. Students are given performance reviews based on the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) evaluation criteria. Course meets three times a week and is open only to ROTC Cadets.

MIL 310: Small Unit Tactical Leadership

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
This course is a study and development of leadership and small unit tactics that provide training and education in becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Students participate in a series of practical exercises to enhance leadership skills and receive personal assessments of and developmental training in leadership competencies. Students produce both written and oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Additionally, cadets receive out of class training during field exercises, physical training, and leadership labs. This course requires participation in leadership development lab. This course meets three times weekly in accordance with the schedule of classes.

MIL 320: Advanced Military Leadership

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
This course is a continuation of the development of student competencies and confidence through intermediate leadership, technical, and tactical instruction. Students lead small groups in accomplishing tasks of increasing complexity. Significant training in oral briefing and time management during time- constrained and stressful situations is used to improve decision-making skills. This course also examines the importance of ethical decision making in improving team performance. Students are required to participate in leadership development labs. This class meets three times a week in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 410: Ethics and the Military As a Profession

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
This course is a study of the distinguishing characteristics of professionalism and how they relate to the military as a profession. Emphasis is on ethical decision-making and obligations of officer ship in a democratic society. Interpersonal skills and behavioral processes are covered and applied in practical exercises to further develop student management and leadership skills. This class meets three times a week in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 411: Advanced Leadership Applications Lab I

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
In this course, students are provided an education in executive leadership management and they are prepared for post commissioning tasks as Army officers. Students fill basic command and staff positions and are responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the Corps of Cadets training activities. This class meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 420: Advanced Leadership and Management Techniques

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
This course is a study of leadership with an emphasis on command and staff processes, training management fundamentals, communication processes, problem solving and instructional techniques with a concentration on military applications. Individual and group motivational and behavioral processes are covered to further develop student management and leadership skills. This class meets three times a week in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

MIL 421: Advanced Leadership Applications Lab II

Class Program
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Studies
Credits 3
In this course, students are provided an education in executive leadership management and they are prepared for post commissioning tasks as Army officers. Students fill basic command and staff positions and are responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the Corps of Cadets training activities. This class meets bi-weekly in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.