member. One discussion per week; term paper is required. May not be repeated. Prerequisite: senior standing in the AFROTC Program and e.o standing in Aerospace Studies. Credit: 2 to 6 semester hours.
AFS 411: Aerospace Studies IV. A study of the military profession, civil-military interaction, communicative skills, framework of defense policy, and formulation of defense strategy. Students refine their leadership abilities by organizing and managing a military unit, cadet corps, which offers a wide variety of situations requiring effective leadership. Prerequisite: AFS 313, or approval of PAS; Corequisite: ASF 412. Credit: 3 semester hours.
AFS 412: Leadership Laboratory IV. A course designed and focused on developing advanced leadership skills. Students fill the top level management function within the cadet corps. The course involves the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other written and oral communications. The lab also includes practice of leadership techniques aimed at motivating and instructing cadets in the lower three levels. Pass/fail only. (Laboratory, two hours per week). Co-requisite: AFS 411. Credit: 1 semester hour.
AFS 413: Aerospace Studies IV. Continues the study of strategy and the management of conflict, formulation and implementation of U.S. defense policy, defense organization, and case studies in defense policy making. Students also refine their leadership abilities by organizing and managing a military unit, the cadet corps, which offers a wide variety of situations requiring effective leadership.
Prerequisite: AFS 411 or approval of PAS; Co-requisite: AFS 414. Credit: 3 semester hours.
AFS 414: Leadership Laboratory IV. A continuation of AFS 412. A course designed and focused on developing advanced leadership skills. Students fill the top level management function within the cadet corps. The course involves the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other written and oral communications. The lab also includes practice of leadership techniques aimed at motivating and instructing cadets in the lower three levels. Pass/fail only. (Laboratory, two hours per week). Note: AFS 112, 114, 212, 214, 312, 314, 412, and 414 require participation in twice per week physical fitness training. Co-requisite: AFS 413. Credit: 1 semester hour.
(These classes are offered through the ARMY ROTC program at the University of Kentucky. Call 859/257-6865 for more information.)
Basic Courses AMS 101: Introduction to the Army. This introductory level course is designed to give students an appreciation for the role the Army currently plays in our society. The course also covers some of the basic skills necessary to today's leaders to include oral presentation, time management, map reading, basic rifle marksmanship and squad tactics. Credit: 2 semester hours.
an appreciation for the role the Army currently plays in our society. The course also covers some of the basic skills necessary to today's leaders to include oral presentation, time management, map reading, basic rifle marksmanship and squad tactics. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 102: Introduction to Leadership. This course is designed to introduce students with the fundamental skills necessary to be a leader, both in military and civilian context. Course also covers map reading, skills. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 107: Army Military Physical Fitness. This course is intended as an elective for undergraduate students and Cadets (ROTC). It will provide a general understanding of physical fitness and improve their overall total fitness level. Credit: 1 semester hour.
AMS 201: American Military History. Study of the development of the U.S. from a military perspective. Preparallel development of technology and warfare and emphasis on the evaluation of military leadership from the historically tested principles of warfare from the Civil War to the present. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 202: Effective Military Communications. This course provides instruction and practical experience in the art of speaking and writing in the Army style. Students will demonstrate competency through a series of oral presentations and writing assignments. Small unit tactics and map reading skills will also be used in the implementation of the oral presentations. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 211: Advanced Leadership I. This course focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership. Students will examine such as written and oral communication, effective listening, assertiveness, personality, adult development, motivation, and organization culture and change. Prerequisites: AMS 101 and 102, or consent of instructor. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 212: Advanced Leadership II. This course focuses primarily on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purposes, roles and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed investigation of the origin of our institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Prerequisites: AMS 101, 102 and 211, or consent of instructor. Credit: 2 semester hours.
AMS 250: Basic Military Science Lag. A hands-on practicum which exposes the student to the military skills required for the basic technical and tactical competence to enter the Advance Course. Laboratory, two hours per week and two weekend exercises. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Credit: 1 semester hour.