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ROTC Course Descriptions

Reserve Officer's Training Corps Course Descriptions

P Prerequisite | C Co-requisite | R Recommended
I Fall Semester | II Spring Semester | S Summer Session/s

  • AERO-A 111 The Foundations of the United States Air Force (1 cr.) A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force ROTC. Featured topics include: mission of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. I
  • AERO-A 112 The Foundations of the United States Air Force II (1 cr.) Additional study of the organizational structure of the Air Force with emphasis on leadership and communications skills. II
  • AERO-A 112L Leadership Laboratory (0 cr.) A study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. I, II
  • AERO-A 211 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I (1 cr.) A course designed to examine the general aspects of air and space power through an historical perspective. Utilizing this perspective, the course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles through the Korean War and into the Cold War era. I
  • AERO-A 212 Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II (1 cr.) Further study from the Vietnam War to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Effective communication techniques are also emphasized. II
  • AERO-A 212L Leadership Laboratory (0 cr.) Further study on Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands. Includes additional emphasis on the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers. I, II
  • AERO-A 311 Air Foce Leadership Studies I (3 cr.) A study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising the practical application of the concepts being studied. I
  • AERO-A 312 Air Force Leadersihp Studies II (3 cr.) Further study of the Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and additional communication skills. II
  • AERO-A 312L Leadership Laboratory (0 cr.) Activities classified as leadership and management experiences involving the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. I, II
  • AERO-A 411 National Security Affairs I (3 cr.) An examination of the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. I
  • AERO-A 412 National Security Affairs (3 cr.) Further focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. II
  • AERO-A 412L Leadership Laboratory (0 cr.) Further activities classified as leadership and management experiences. They involve the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications. Also includes interviews, guidance, and information which increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets. I, II
  • MIL-G 111 Foundations of Officership (1 cr.) A study of the organization of the Army with an emphasis on understanding the implementation of officership, leadership, and Army values. Military courtesy, discipline, customs, and traditions of the service, fitness, and communication are taught and demonstrated through practical exercise. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly two-hour laboratory emphasizing basic soldier skills such as land navigation and marksmanship. I
  • MIL-G 112 Basic Military Leadership (1 cr.) A study of functions, duties, and responsibilities of junior leaders. Emphasizes operations of the basic military team to include an introduction to the Army’s problem solving process as well as the fundamentals of time and resource management. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly two-hour laboratory emphasizing basic soldier skills such as first aid, United States weapons, and military communication. II
  • MIL-G 211 Individual Leadership (2 cr.) Study and application of map reading skills, military communications, and development of individual leadership techniques by learning the fundamentals of small-unit tactical operations. Emphasis on individual physical fitness and conducting self evaluations to facilitate growth. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly two-hour laboratory that offers the opportunity to demonstrate learned leadership techniques, along with instruction on basic military skills of land navigation and rifle marksmanship. I
  • MIL-G 212 Leadership and Teamwork (2 cr.) Study and application of mission planning and orders with an emphasis on small unit leadership in tactical settings. Land navigation, map reading, marksmanship, and communication skills are evaluated. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have mastered basic soldier skills and leadership fundamentals. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly two-hour laboratory that offers the opportunity to demonstrate learned leadership techniques, along with advanced instruction on military skills. II
  • MIL-G 311 Leadership and Problem Solving (2 cr.) Military decision making, problem analysis, and integrated planning of platoon operations. Analysis of the components of leadership through practical exercises and historical examples. Includes one 48-hour field training exercise. I
  • MIL-G 312 Leadership and Ethics (3 cr.) Advanced military decision making, problem analysis and integrated planning with synchronization of multiple assets. This is conducted on the basis of platoon operations and tactics. Includes two 48-hour field exercises. II
  • MIL-G 411 The Professional Officer (2 cr.) Advanced study of military leadership and management. Discusses staff organization, functions, and processes. Analyzes counseling methods and responsibilities. Examines organization climate and training management. I
  • MIL-G 412 Military Management (2 cr.) Study of the Law of War, Code of Conduct, personnel management, information on awards, separations, promotions, evaluations, assignments, and counseling techniques. Includes precommissioning seminars to address current military problems, trends, and customs. II
  • MIL-G 414 American Military History I (1 cr.) This military history course is the first part of a two-semester survey course with an analysis of American military history from the early American colonial period through the current global war on terrorism. The course is designed as an exploration into the evolution of modern warfare; with special emphasis on the technological developments, organization adaptations, and doctrinal innovations that have shaped the American military, from its first conception in 1607, through the 1900s. The successful completion of MIL-G 414 and MIL-G 415 meets the military history precommissioning requirement for United States Army ROTC cadets.
  • MIL-G 415 American Military History II (1 cr.) P: MIL-G 414 The military history course is a two-semester survey course with an analysis of American military history, from the revolutionary war, through the current global war on terrorism. The course is designed to be an exploration into the evolution of modern warfare; with special emphasis on the technological developments, organizational adaptations, and doctrinal innovations that have shaped the American military from the 1900s through the modern-day war on terrorism. Part of this course includes a field trip to the nearby First Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Illinois. The successful completion of MIL-G 414 and MIL-G 415 meets the military history requirement for United States Army ROTC cadets, prior to completion of the program.
  • MIL-G 3213 Leadership Training Course (Basic Camp) (5 cr.) Students wishing to enter this program can apply to attend the four-week summer camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Attendance and successful completion of the Leadership Training Course (LTC) summer camp, is substituted for the basic courses (MIL-G 111, MIL-G 112, MIL-G 211, and MIL-G 212). At the LTC, the student is trained, fed, and housed at the expense of the government. The student also receives travel pay plus a salary of approximately $672 for the four-week program. Interested students should contact the military science department at (574) 631-6896 or 1-800-UND-ARMY for more details. Upon the successful completion of MIL-G 213, the student is eligible for enrollment in the advanced Army ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame and eligible to receive an Army ROTC two-year scholarship; which provides for tuition, books, and fees for its recipients; as well as a monthly stipend of between $450-500 per month. S

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