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Military Science and Leadership (MILS)

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[1] Courses in Military Science and Leadership (MILS)

Note: 1000- and 2000-level courses are Basic courses; 3000- and 4000-level courses are Advanced.

1101 INTRODUCTION TO THE ARMYÌýPart of the basic course program and required for all students without Junior ROTC credit, basic military training credit, or prior military service.ÌýThis course focuses on Introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. Students receive an introduction to the Army Profession and examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Students also begin learning map reading and land navigation. Students will have initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and team building that will include a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Prerequisite: None.

1102 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP Part of the basic course program and required for all students without Junior ROTC credit, basic military training credit, or prior military service.ÌýThis course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and being committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Students learn the importance of personal development in life skills such as critical thinking, resilience, holistic health and fitness, and communication process. Students receive awareness training in Antiterrorism and introductory classes in tactics beginning with Team and Squad Basic Components, Basic Movements, Basic Patrolling, and Battle Drills that will be the foundation throughout their military careers. Students can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Prerequisite: MILS 1101, equivalent credit, or instructor approval.

2201 LEADERSHIP AND ETHICSÌýPart of the basic course program and required for all students without Junior ROTC credit, basic military training credit, or prior military service.ÌýThis course focuses on leadership and ethics. The course adds depth to the Cadets knowledge of the different leadership styles. Cadets will conduct a leadership analysis of famous leaders and self-assessment of their own leadership style. The Army Profession is presented through the understanding of Culture Awareness, Values, Ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Army Values and Ethics and their relationship to the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and philosophy of military service are presented through video clips and historical vignettes followed by Cadet small group discussions. Cadets can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Prerequisite: MILS 1102, equivalent credit, or instructor approval.

2202 ARMY DOCTRINE AND DECISION MAKINGÌýPart of the basic course program and required for all students without Junior ROTC credit, basic military training credit, or prior military service.ÌýThis course focuses on Army doctrine and Decision-Making. The course begins with Cadets gaining an insight to analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. TLPs and OPORD will lead Cadets to an understanding of Army Doctrine and Symbology.Ìý Squad tactics will be covered in classes during Multidomain Operations, Offensive Operations and Defensive Operations. Cadets can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Prerequisite: MILS 2201, equivalent credit, or instructor approval.

3301 TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND THE WARFIGHTING FUNCTIONSÌýPart of the advanced course program and required of all students pursuing a commission in the US Army.ÌýThe course focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting Functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. Includes a Lab per week using MSIII/peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: Completion of all basic courses or equivalent.

3302 APPLIED LEADERSHIP IN SMALL UNIT OPERATIONSÌýÌýPart of the advanced course program and required of all students pursuing a commission in the US Army.ÌýThe course focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: MILS 3301.

4301 THE ARMY OFFICER Part of the advanced course program and required of all students pursuing a commission in the US Army.ÌýThe course focuses on the development of an Army Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Multidomain Operations. You will also learn to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level using the Training Management Process. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with the Operations Process and Planning, conducting Unit Training, Multidomain Operations, and Unit Readiness.Ìý The course includes one leadership lab period per week overseeing MS III Cadet facilitation of training supervised by ROTC Cadre Prerequisite: MILS 3302. [UD BTÌìÌÃCore: G, R]

4302 COMPANY GRADE LEADERSHIPÌýPart of the advanced course program and required of all students pursuing a commission in the US Army.ÌýThe course focuses on the development of a Company Grade Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history.Ìý It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to unit level leader roles and responsibilities. You will learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing you for your BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning. Includes a lab per week overseeing MS III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre. Prerequisite: MILS 4301 or instructor approval. [UD BTÌìÌÃCore: I, C]