Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• OTP AS 101: Leadership Laboratory (taken each semester)
  Augments the AFROTC academic curriculum by providing prospective Air Force officers the opportunities and feedback needed to develop the leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills required of successful Air Force officers. Applications include Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, problem solving, communications, and learning about career opportunities available to commissioned officers. Instruction is conducted within the framework of an organized cadet corps with a progression of experiences designed to develop leadership potential.
• OTP AS 110: Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
  A survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, historical figures, and organizations of the Air Force.
• OTP AS 120: Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
  Continues study of OTP AS 110.
• OTP AS 212: Team and Leadership Fundamentals
  Focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The course will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate.
• OTP AS 222: Team and Leadership Fundamentals
  Continues study of OTP AS 212.
• OTP AS 310: Leading People and Effective Communication
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: entry in POC.
  Teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Topics covered include critical thinking, change management, ethics, managing diversity, and culture training.
• OTP AS 320: Leading People and Effective Communication
  Continues OTP AS 310 with special emphasis on the topics of mentoring, providing and receiving feedback, creating a vision, establishing expectations, and setting an organizational climate.
• OTP AS 410: National Security Affairs
  Study of the military's role as an institution in a democratic society. Topics include civil-military interaction and the military as a profession. Emphasis on developing communication skills through student presentations.
• OTP AS 420: Preparation for Active Duty
  "Preparation for Active Duty" is a survey course designed to give Senior AFROTC cadets an overview of the subject material. Cadets are expected to emerge with an in-depth knowledge of all the topics covered in this course. While some areas are covered in detail, many others are covered more broadly. Overall AS420 is a vehicle to help you become Air Force officers and to facilitate your transition to active duty.
• OTP MS 101: Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking I
  Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big-picture understanding of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
• OTP MS 102: Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking II
  MSL 102 introduces cadets to the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the profession of arms and Army communication. Through this course, cadets will learn how Army ethics and values shape their army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture. Cadets will explore the Seven Army Values and the Warrior Ethos, investigate the Profession of Arms and Army leadership as well as an overview of the Army, and gain practical experience using critical communication skills.
• OTP MS 103: Leadership Lab
  
• OTP MS 104: Leadership Lab
  
• OTP MS 201: Innovative Team Leadership
  Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure and duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE).
• OTP MS 202: Foundations of Tactical Leadership
  Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, 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. Provides a smooth transition into MS 301. Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team-building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
• OTP MS 203: Leadership Lab
  
• OTP MS 204: Leadership Lab
  
• OTP MS 301: Training Management and the Warfighting Functions
  This is an academically challenging course where cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom Practical Exercise (PE), a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX).
• OTP MS 302: Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations
  MSL 302 builds on the lessons learned and leadership attributes gained and developed during MSL 301. This is an academically challenging course where Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, Cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX).
• OTP MS 303: Leadership Lab