Classes
Military Skills Courses
MILS 2250 BASIC MOUNTAINEERING
This course introduces students to basic military mountaineering skills.
Students will learn how to rapel, rock climb, tie various knots and
even make their own harnesses. Two section times are offered.
MILS 2260 BASIC ORIENTEERING
This course instructs the principles of orienteering including basic map
reading, terrain association, and compass skills. Course running techniques
are applied in filed orienteering events. Instruction includes safety and
survival in hot and cold weather environments.
MILS 2270 BASIC RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP
This course introduces students to military marksmanship training.
Students will receive hands-on training with the M-16 assault rifle
and other Army issue weapons. This course utilizes sophisticated electronic
equipment to simulate both training and combat environments.
Freshman Class and Laboratory
MILS 1101/1102 OFFICERSHIP AND THE US ARMY
These courses form the core of the freshman year curriculum. MILS 1101
and 1102 provide the framework for officership in a classroom setting.
MILS 1111/1112 LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
MILS 1111 and 1112 teach hands-on skills such as marching and map reading in a laboratory setting.
Sophomore Class and Laboratory
MILS 2201/2202 SMALL ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATION
These courses form the core of the sophomore year curriculum. MILS 2201
and 2202 provide the focus on leadership and management theory.
MILS 2211/2212 LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
MILS 2211 and 2212 teach hands-on skills such as land navigation and small unit tactics
in a laboratory setting.
Junior Class and Laboratory
MILS 3301/3302 SMALL UNIT TACTICS
MILS 3301/3302 form the core of the junior year curriculum. They focus
on military tactics at the platoon level and lower. Cadets learn how to conduct
operations such as reconnaissance, ambushes, and attacks. Students also
participate in the Leadership Development Program where their abilities to lead
are evaluated.
MILS 3311/3312 LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
MILS 3311/3312 allow Cadets to practice the small unit tactics learned during class.
MILS 3321 ARMED CONFLICT IN SOCIETY
MILS 3321 provides a survey of US Army history. Students read historical accounts and
produce an independent research paper.
Senior Class and Laboratory
MILS 4401/4402 CONTEMPORARY MILITARY ENVIRONMENT
Senior students study operations in the contemporary military
environment. They discuss current Army operations, policies, learn mentorship
techniques and plan and conduct training instruction for all Cadets.
MILS 4411/4412 LEADERSHIP LABORATORY
Senior Cadets serve as instructors for younger Cadets during this time.
Contact Us 
101 Barton Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607.255.4000
armyrotc@cornell.edu
Member Schools
Cornell
Elmira College
Ithaca College
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Cortland
Wells College
Whats new?
New students learn to rappel during Orientation 2007