2003-2004 Academic Catalog

113 Interdisciplinary Studies AES-2210,2220 History of the Air Force 1 hour/sem A survey course designed to provide students with an overview of the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. It beginswith the first military application of balloons through the actions in KosovoandAfghanistan.Italsoshapescommunicationskills introduced in the freshmen year. AES-2211 0 hours Leadership Laboratory (FTP): Applied Air Force ROTC Training This lab further develops skills and concepts introduced in theGMC LeadershipLaboratory. Students arepreparedmentally andphysically for thedemanding requirementsof upcomingFieldTrainingsummer program. Training is cadet led where the students will display their ability to apply Air Force concepts and procedures. Taken concurrently with 2000-level AEScourses. Credit/nocredit. AES-3310,3320 3 hours/sem Air Force Leadership and Management This course is a study of quality leadership andmanagement funda- mentals, professional military knowledge, Air Forcedoctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills. Students use case studies toexamine Air Force leadershipandmanagement situations. AES-3311 0 hours Leadership Laboratory (ICL): Applied Air Force ROTC Training The (ICL) lab builds the foundation of leadership skills required as an Air ForceOfficer. Cadetsapply leadership/management concepts learned in Field Training and previous aerospace studies classes and labs to assist in training theGMCcadets. Taken concurrentlywith 3000-level AES courses. Credit/no credit. AES-4310,4320 Preparation for Active Duty 3 hours/sem This course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Topics focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, and current issues. Considered the capstoneROTCcoursewith continued refinement of communicationskills. AES-4311 0 hours Leadership Laboratory (SCL): Applied Air Force ROTC Training This lab prepares students for progression into active duty life. As in the ICL lab, students take leadership roles in execution of leadership labs for the cadet wing. Students hone leadership fundamentals learned in previous courses and labs to a level commensurate to entry into the active duty Air Force. Taken concurrently with 4000-level AES courses. Credit/nocredit. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) instruction leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army is available to Cedarville University students. Freshman- and sophomore-level classes are taught at Cedarville University. Junior- and senior-level classes, as well as drills, are conducted at Central State University, which is located four miles west of Cedarville. All Army ROTC courses are taken through Cedarville University. The objectives of the Army ROTC program are: 1. To prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, or the United States Army Reserve. 2. To provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of military art and science. 3. To provide students with leadership and managerial training, a basic understanding of military professional knowledge, a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, individual responsibility, and an appreciation of the requirements for national security. The standard four-year ROTC program involves two phases: the basic course during the first two years and the advanced course during the final two years. One can qualify for advance placement by being a veteran, a member of the United States Army Reserve or National Guard, or by attending six weeks of paid summer training following his or her sophomore year of college. Students enrolled in the advanced course earn $250 per month for a maximum of ten school months per year. Two- and three-year merit scholarships, which pay for tuition, fees, textbooks and supplies are available. Recipients of these scholarships also receive $250 per month for 10 months of the school year each school year the scholarship is in effect. Students interested in pursuing a dual civilian and military career should request information about the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarships and Reserve Duty options. Interested individuals should contact the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384, phone: 937-376-ARMY or the Cedarville University Admissions Office. Army ROTC course requirements count as elective credits in the 128 semester hours required for graduation. Army ROTC Course Descriptions MIL-1000 Leadership Lab I 0 hours AppliedArmyROTC training. Takenconcurrentlywith1000-levelMIL courses. MIL-1010,1020 Military Science I 2 hours/sem Introduction to the history, role, and organization of the Army and ROTC, aswell as theU.S. ArmyReserve andU.S. ArmyNational Guard, and theavailable career options. Introduceofficership,military customs and traditions,map reading, landnavigation, field training, first-aid procedures, and physical fitness training. Familiarizewith rank structure, drill andceremony,military courtesies, weapons,marksmanship, and communicationsequipment. Discuss stylesand fundamentalsof leadershipanddevelop leadershipskills. MIL-2000 Leadership Lab II 0 hours AppliedArmyROTC training. Takenconcurrentlywith2000-levelMIL courses. MIL-2010,2020 Military Science II 2 hours/sem Course of study includes emergency first-aid procedures, field survival practices, physical fitness, orienteering, and small unit leadership training. Explores the various careermanagement fieldswithin theArmy. Studentswill begin to receive leadershipassignments and responsibility within the cadet battalion. Introduction to advanced course of study. MIL-3000 Leadership Lab III 0 hours AppliedArmyROTC training. Takenconcurrentlywith3000-levelMIL courses. MIL-3010,3020 Military Science III 3 hours/sem The junior year ofmilitary science is completely dedicated todeveloping leadership skills and preparing students for the six-week Advanced Camp in the summer of the junior year. Subjects covered are drill, leadership,marksmanship training, squadand teamtacticswith leadership exercises and advanced navigation training on day and night courses. Students are taught how to inspect soldiers’ equipment, draft and issue orders, and plan and conduct training as a small unit leader. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science . MIL-4000 Leadership Lab IV 0 hours AppliedArmyROTC training. Takenconcurrentlywith4000-levelMIL courses. MIL-4010,4020 Military Science IV 3 hours/sem The senior year of military science provides senior cadets with advancedmanagerial leadership skills. Army staff procedures and functions are taught. These staff skills are put into practice through the assignment of seniors tomajor leadership positionswithin the cadet battalion. Seniors are taught how to command, lead,manage, plan, and supervise as they prepare for commissioning as officers in the United States Army. Senior students will receive instruction onmilitary professionalismand ethics. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-4500 Military Science Summer Field Training 3 hours Six-week field training course stressing the practical application of leadershipmanagement withemphasison tactical and technicalmilitary field skills. Takenafter completionof 3000-level MIL courses. Prerequi- site: approval of professor of military science.