Surveys international maritime history and provides a review of American maritime history and policy. Examines American naval involvement in regional and global conflicts, evolution in technology and management, the role of the navies in foreign policy, and the influence of seapower on history. Discusses historical examples and current trends.

Students will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of leadership, values & ethics, personal development, and tactics. They will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a twelve person unit in the execution of a tactical mission in a field environment. Instructors will provide continued systematic and specific feedback on students' leader attributes, values and core leader competencies.Prerequisites: Contracted Cadets only

This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

A mandatory laboratory in leadership and followership development for AFROTC cadets. As a complement to the air science classes, this laboratory focuses on applying leadership principles and understanding leaders' responsibilities while emphasizing the benefits of practical experience. (2 hrs.)  Prerequisite: Enrollment in Air Force ROTC.

This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for adaptive leadership. Cadets learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leader's to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army.

Apply the basic military skills as a member of a squad and platoon in situationally based training exercises.

This course provides an introduction to the Air Force, hopefully encouraging students to pursue an AF career or at least seek additional information to be better informed about the role of the USAF. The course allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, AF Leadership, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for AF officers. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

This course examines the challenges of leading teams in a complex environment. It highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, platoon operations, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Cadets develop greater self awareness of their leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills.

Apply advanced military skills as a member of a squad or platoon, serving as team leaders whenever possible in situationally based training exercises. Upon completion, each student is prepared to assume junior leadership positions within the battalion; training, mentoring and developing the first year cadets.

Studies marine navigation and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include chart interpretation, piloting, tides and currents, electronic navigation, rules of the nautical road, and basic use of maneuvering boards.

Learn the basics of planning and executing situationally based training exercises as the squad, platoon, and company level leaders. Serve as the junior leadership of the cadet battalion. Upon completion, each student is prepared to successfully complete the Leadership Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis Washington and to assume primary leadership positions within the battalion; training, mentoring and developing the second year cadets.

Focuses on the study of leadership, 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, core values, and military ethics as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Prerequisite: Officer Field Training attendance; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)

Introduces the theory and design of naval weapons systems. Emphasizes understanding basic theoretical considerations for weapons systems, detection, tracking, computation, weapon delivery systems, the fire control problem, and system integration.

Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (FMW) is a detailed look at broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine, with specific focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver-warfare fighting institution. Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations.

NROTC developed a laboratory seminar to instruct Professional Core Competencies (PCCs) objectives not included in formal Naval Science courses. Topics cover general Navy/Marine Corps mission and policies, force protection, operational security, watch standing, physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, and other professional development subjects relating to the development of Naval Service Midshipmen. Held in both Fall and Spring Semesters.

This course expands upon the Cadets' knowledge of mission command and the expectations of a company grade Officer. Cadets experience the duties and responsibilities of a company grade officer by applying the Military Decision Making Process, Army writing style and the principles of the training management. Cadets assume leader and staff positions within the ROTC Battalion and prepare to transition to commissioning as an Army Lieutenant. Prerequisite: Contracted Cadets only

Apply advanced planning and executing techniques and procedures in the development, execution and evaluation of situationally based training exercises. Serve as the senior leadership of the cadet battalion. Upon completion, each student is prepared for Army's Basic Leadership Officer Course 2.

Examines military law, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics include the military as a profession, officership, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting the military. Emphasizes refining communication skills through cadet presentations. Prerequisite: AIRS 3100 and/or 3200; corequisite: AIRS 100. (2 hrs.)

Integrates Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics in military leadership, core values, and professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command relationships, and the conduct of warfare. Combines current and historical events in the Navy and Marine Corps to prepare them for their future roles and responsibilities of leadership. Prerequisite: NASC 2100.

Independent Study in Military History Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.