ROTC course descriptions

Most ROTC courses are only available to ROTC cadets and are held on UNL’s main campus in Lincoln. Please check with the Registrar's Office.

AERO-185/185L Foundation of the United States Air Force I/Leadership Lab (1/0 cr) Officership, communication skills, opportunities, and benefits in today’s U.S. Air Force. A weekly one and one-half hour Leadership Lab consists of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies.

AERO-186/186L Foundation of the United States Air Force II/Leadership Lab (1/0 cr)

Communication and leadership skills, US Military history, and the organizational structure of today’s US Air Force. A weekly one and one-half hour Leadership Lab consists of Air Force customs and courtesies, Air Force environment, drill and ceremonies.

AERO-295/295L The Evolution of US Air and Space Power I/Leadership Lab (1/0 cr)

Prereq: AERO-186 or permission. History of the development and deployment of airpower from the Wright Brothers’ first flight to the Persian Gulf War and how the events were affected by technology, politics, doctrine, and geography. Emphasizes US airpower. Lab introduces cadet leadership training with practical experience.

AERO-296/296L The Evolution of US Air and Space Power II/Leadership Lab (1/0 cr)

Prereq: AERO-295 or permission. History of the development and deployment of airpower from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the Persian Gulf War and how the events were affected by technology, politics, doctrine and geography. Emphasizes US airpower. Lab continues activities of 295L.

AERO-331/331L Air Force Leadership Studies I/Leadership Lab (3/0 cr)

Prereq: Permission of professor of aerospace studies. Communications skills, leadership, quality initiatives, and human relations. Requires cadet research and participation in the instructional process. Lab includes practical application of the principles of leadership in the operation and administration of the cadet wing.

AERO-332/332L Air Force Leadership Studies II/Leadership Lab (3/0 cr)

Prereq: AERO-331, or permission of professor of aerospace studies. Principles of leadership, professionalism, ethics, communications skills, and problem solving, including quality leadership applications. Lab continues activities of 331L.

AERO-441/441L National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty I/Leadership Lab (3/0 cr)

Prereq: AERO 331, 332, or permission of professor of aerospace studies. Environment in which defense policy is formulated. Requisites for maintaining adequate national security forces; political, economic, and social constraints of the national defense structure; and the overall defense policymaking process. Lab continues activities of 332L.

AERO-442/442L National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty II/Leadership Lab (3/0 cr)

Prereq: AERO-331, 332, and 441 or permission of professor of aerospace studies. The armed forces as an integral element of society; the broad range of civil-military relations. The role of the professional officer in a democratic society, the socialization process within the armed services, and the military justice system. Lab continues activities of 441L

MLSC-101/101L Foundations of Officership/ Leadership Lab I (1/0 cr)

Issues and competencies central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Understanding officership, leadership, Army values and life skills, such as physical fitness and time management. Lab includes challenging, rewarding, and practical activities in military skill development.

MLSC-102/102L Basic Leadership/Leadership Lab II (1/0 cr)

Foundations of leadership: problem solving, communications, military briefings, effective writing, goal setting, physical well-being, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and counseling. Lab continues activities of Lab I.

MLSC-201/201L Individual Leadership Studies/Leadership Lab III (2/0 cr)

Introduction to replicating successful leadership characteristics through observations during experiential learning exercises. Record characteristics, discuss them in small group settings and use them in subsequent activities. Practice communications skills necessary for leadership roles, especially in military environments. Lab parallels Lab I with possible leadership roles within the Cadet Corps.

MLSC-202/202L Leadership and Teamwork/Leadership Lab IV (2/0 cr)

Building successful teams, methods to influence group actions, effective communications within groups, creativity in problem solving and how to motivate subordinates and peers. Using these skills in the context of military environments, such as while performing land navigation and infantry tactics. Lab continues activities of Lab III.

MLSC-301/301L Leadership and Problem Solving/Leadership Lab V (3/0 cr)

Conduct self-assessments of leadership style, develop a personal fitness regimen, and plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training, while testing reasoning an problem solving techniques. Direct feedback on leadership abilities. Lab includes leadership positions in the cadet corps, tactics and weapons training, preparation for final year.

MLSC-302/302L Leadership and Ethics/Leadership Lab VI (3/0 cr)

Role of communications, values and ethics in effective leadership. Ethical decision making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and Army leadership doctrine. Improve oral and written communication abilities. Lab continues activities of Lab V.

MLSC-401/401L Leadership and Management/Leadership Lab VII (3/0 cr)

Proficiencies in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Training management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques. Lab includes practice through developing, planning, and conducting leadership labs.

MLSC-402/402L Officership/Leadership Lab VIII (3/0 cr)

Case study analysis of military law and practical exercises in establishing an ethical command climate. Complete a semester-long Senior Leadership Project that requires: plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate leadership skills. Lab continues activities of Lab VII.