2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Studies ROTC provides excellent leadership tmi11i11g and development of militmy ski/1.1·. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Air Force Cedarville University cooperates with Wright State Univer– sity in offering Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps instruction which prepares students for commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. While all courses are taken through the University, leadership laborato– ries and classes for the junior and senior years are taught at Wright State University, the site of the area Air Force ROTC detachment. Transportation is provided by the University. The four-year program is divided into two phases: the General Military Course (GMC) involving the freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course (POC) involving the junior and senior years. GMC courses are open to everyone interested in registering for the courses. No commitment to the Air Force is required. Students enrolled in the POC are on contract with the government and receive a $200 per month subsistence allowance. Scholarships covering the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, and a $200 monthly allowance for two and three years are available on a competitive basis to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. Scholarship availability is greatest in the areas ofmathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, nursing, and premedicine. Traditionally, about half of Cedarville cadets are able to win scholarships. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact the Depa1iment of Aerospace Studies, Wright State Uuiversity, Dayton, Ohio, 45435, phone: 937-775-2730 or the Cedarville University Admissions Office. Air Force ROTC course requirements count as elective credits in the 192 quarter hours required for graduation. Air Force ROTC Course Descriptions AES-100 Leadership Laboratory-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC h·aining. Taken concurrently with 100- level AES courses. Credit/no credit. AES-121,122,123 The Air Force Today-A,W,Sp 1 hour each quarter Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, militmy customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. AES-200 Leadership Laboratory-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Credit/no credit. Taken concur– rently with 200-level AES courses. AES-221,222,223 History of the Air Force-A,W,Sp 1 hour each quarter Survey course designed to provide students an overview of the general aspects of air and space power tlll'ough a historical perspective. It covers from the first balloons through the NATO action in Kosovo. AES-300 Leadership Laboratory-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Credit/no credit. Taken concur– rently with 300-level AES courses. AES-331,332,333 Air Force Leadership and Management -A,W,Sp 3 hours each quarter Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations. AES-400 Leadership Laboratory-A,W,Sp 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Credit/no credit. Taken concur– rently with 400-level AES courses. AES-431,432,433 Preparation for Active Duty I, II, Ill-A,W,Sp 3 hours each quarter Examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics focus on the military as a profession, officership, militaty justice, civilian control of the militmy, and current issues. Continued emphasis on refining communication skills. Cadetsfi'Olll the Air Force and Army ROTC progmms 011 campus leam to ll'ork ll'ith others by cooperating in color g11cmls a11d participati11g i11 the Officers Christia11 Fellowship.