Military Studies (Interdepartmental Minor) Advisory Committee: K. Schindele, Coordinator; P. Ladd, M. Meek The Military Studies program is designed for students interested in learning about military skills and careers. The mission of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs is threefold. First, students are developed mentally, morally, and physically in order to make them strong leaders. Second, a desire for development in mind and character is instilled in students so they may assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship,and government. Finally, students are imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to graduate with a basic professional background and motivation toward their careers. The Air Force Aerospace Studies, Military Science, and Naval Science departments accomplish this mission through detailed courses of instruction occurring throughout a typical student's college career. All academic courses offered by these departments focus on the development of professional military skills and their application. Each department offers courses unique to its branch of the military. The Air Force Aerospace Studies curriculum familiarizes students with Air Force structure and doctrine. Students in Army ROTC classes gain an appreciation for ground warfare and doctrine, while the Naval Science program develops basic seamanship skills such as navigation and marine propulsion. On a broader scale, all three departments offer courses promoting leadership and sound management practices that investigate the military's role in American domestic and foreign policy, and can be employed in any career path. Air Force Aerospace Studies, Military Science, and Naval Science courses are offered in the interdepartmental Military Studies program in the following participating departments: Air Force Aerospace Studies, Military Science, and Naval Science. Undergraduate Study Undergraduate study in this program provides the student with an opportunity to develop a minor in Military Studies. The three Iowa State University ROTC programs offer over 64 credit hours of specialized coursework. The minor in Military Studies is open to any Iowa State University student. Undergraduate students may minor in Military Studies by taking 15 credit hours of coursework from a combination of any of the three ROTC programs - regardless of whether or not a commission in the Armed Forces is tendered. At least 6 of the 15 credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students Air Force Aerospace Studies - See Air Force Aerospace Studies. AFAS 141. The United States Air Force Today I. AFAS 142. The United States Air Force Today II. AFAS 241. The Development of Air Power I. AFAS 242. The Development of Air Power II. AFAS 341. Air Force Management and Leadership I. AFAS 342. Air Force Management and Leadership II. AFAS 441. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society I. AFAS 442. National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society II. Military Science - See Military Science. M S 101. Introduction to Military Science. M S 102. The United States Defense Establishment. M S 201. Principles of Leadership. M S 202. Map Reading and Land Navigation. M S 301. Methods of Instructing Military Skills. M S 302. Small Unit Tactics. M S 401. The Military Team. M S 402. The Professional Officer. Naval Science - See Naval Science. N S 111. Introduction to Naval Science. N S 210. Naval Ship Systems I. N S 211. Naval Ship Systems II. N S 212. Seapower and Maritime Affairs. N S 311. Navigation and Naval Operations I. N S 312. Navigation and Naval Operations II. N S 321. Evolution of Warfare. N S 411. Leadership and Management I. N S 412. Leadership and Management II.