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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.