Minor in Military Studies and Leadership

College of Applied Science and Technology

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Introduction and Program Summary

The minor in Military Studies and Leadership is offered through the Departments of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) and Military Science (Army ROTC) Interdisciplinary. This minor provides RIT students the opportunity to learn about military officer training and their mission to develop leaders for tomorrow's Armed Forces. The Aerospace Studies and Military Science Departments accomplish this through a series of courses promoting leadership and management that can be employed in any career field, along with courses analyzing the military's role in national security affairs and foreign policy. Additionally, both departments offer courses focusing on military skills and their application in warfare.

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Policies and Requirements

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Minor Course Requirements
20 Quarter Hours Required

Group 1
Choose any combination from Group 1 to earn 3 QH credits
Group 2
Choose any combination from Group 2 to earn 3 QH credits
Group 3
Choose any combination from Group 3 to earn 8 QH credits
Group 4
Choose any combination from Group 4 to earn 3 QH credits
Group 5
Elective - Choose any of the above courses to earn a minimum of 3 QH credits

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Course Descriptions

0650-210/211/212 The Air Force Today I/II/III
A three course series designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communicative skills. Credit 1/1/1

0519-201/202/203 History of Airpower I/II/III
A three course series studying the development of air and space power from its origins to the present. The course deals with the impact of airpower upon 20th century warfare. It also traces the evolution of air and space power as a factor in military and nonmilitary operations in support of U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Credit 1/2/1

0102-310/311 Air Force Management & Leadership I/II
A two course series on management and leadership emphasizing the concepts and skills required of the successful young officer, manager, and leader. The first course includes applied written and oral communication techniques, coordination, history of management theory, analytic methods of decision-making, strategic and tactical planning, various leadership theories, and followership. The second course stresses organizing, staffing, controlling, counseling, human motivation and group dynamics, ethics, managerial power and politics, managing change, career development and performance appraisal. Actual Air Force case studies are used to enhance the learning process. course deals with the impact of airpower upon 20th century warfare. It also traces the evolution of air and space power as a factor in military and nonmilitary operations in support of U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Credit 5/5

0513-401 National Security Forces I
This course examines American national security policy by analyzing the evolution of American defense strategy and policy. Topics include methods for managing conflict, international terrorism, alliances and regional security, analysis of arms control and threat of war, formation of American defense policy and strategy, Air Force doctrine, and civilian control of the military. Credit 4

0640-201 Introduction to Military Science/Master Student
Designed to assist students in the survival of their first quarter at RIT as well as the ROTC program. Prepares students for academic college survival with the use of Becoming a Master Student, by David Ellis and College Survival, Inc. Students learn time management, test taking, note taking, stress management, memory, writing papers and interpersonal skills strategies to assist them in surviving the high academic standards of this institution. ROTC students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2

0640-202 Applied Military Dynamics
Gives students an introduction to some military dynamics. Topics of primary interest include the organization and purpose of the ROTC program; the organization of the U.S. Army, the National Guard, the Army Reserve; career branches; and the role of a lieutenant. Other topics of interest are military writing style, experimental small-group leadership opportunity, weapons and marksmanship training, and an introduction to evaluating and applying first aid. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2
0640-203 Military Heritage
Provides a practical introduction to the basic military organization and rank structure; the historical basis for customs and traditions found in the military, and current discussions on the military and its impact upon society; leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2
0640-301 Military Geography
A study of military land navigation with special emphasis given to navigation using a map and compass. Geographic concepts and realities are studied as they apply to the solution of military problems. Major topics for discussion include identification of terrain features, use of grid coordinates, polar coordinates, military correspondence and first aid tasks. Stresses practical application rather than theory; leadership lab. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2
0640-302 Psychology & Leadership
Provides the student with the basic principles of leadership and management of human resources; motivation, morale and communication. Special emphasis is on applying the theories and models of the behavioral sciences and personnel management to leadership as it functions in a military environment; leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2
0640-303 Military & American Society
A study of American Military History from the 1700's to the present day. Discussions will show how military actions affected U.S. History: how developing technologies impacted U.S. military doctrine, tactics and strategy; compare/contrast the militia/reserves to the active army, and the impact of logistics on U.S. military strategy. Leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 1, Lab 2, Credit 2
0640-401 Military Tactics
Stresses practical exercises on basic map-reading skills and provides working knowledge of fundamentals and principles of combat operation as planned for and executed at light infantry squad and platoon level; leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3
0640-402 Military Communications
Provides knowledge and training of basic military skills essential as junior officer; an introduction to military communication equipment and techniques; the leadership communication process. Leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3
0640-403 Military Operations
A continuation of military skills training with emphasis on military intelligence/security; operations at the small-unit level; staff functions and leadership laboratory; field training exercise. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3
0640-501 Army Training System
An introduction to the U.S. Army's training philosophy and training system. Students learn how to assess, develop, plan and evaluate training. Provides instruction in how to plan, conduct and assess a training meeting. Both short and long-range training plans are developed. The importance and use of the After Action Review process is stressed and continued refinement of proper military briefing techniques is emphasized. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3
0640-502 Military Administration & Logistics
Includes discussions and seminars on the Army training management system, military justice, supply and property accountability, maintenance management, officer-enlisted personnel management; leadership laboratory. ROTC Students must register for lab under the department of physical education. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3
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