MILS 0301 - Leadership And Problem Solving

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Description:

The advanced course accepts cadets with various levels of leadership competencies gained through life experiences and complemented by the ROTC basic course or lateral entry constructive credit activities. The instructional content and activities in the MS 300-level curriculum are intended to build leadership competencies and facilitate the cadet’s initial demonstration of individual leadership potential at the National Advanced Leadership Camp (NALC), while also preparing cadets for their future responsibilities as officers. Because advanced camp uses small-unit infantry tactics as the context for the development and assessment of leadership, MS 300-level instruction uses the same context. While a measure of technical and tactical understanding of small-unit operations is necessary, the focus of instruction is on the leadership competencies. Much of the application and assessment of MS 300-level leadership instruction will be conducted using the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for out-of-class activities: leadership positions during labs and unit operations. The MS 301 semester begins with instruction in the Leadership Development Process (LDP) used throughout the academic year and at the National Advanced Leadership Camp (NALC) to assess and develop leadership. The MS 301 semester uses a defensive scenario because the planning requirements of the defense better facilitates the achievement of our learning objectives, and because defensive operations are more universally relevant to officers of all branches. Instruction in principles of war and purposes, fundamentals, and characteristics of the defense provides the necessary knowledge base for meaningful contextual treatment of the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Instruction in the decision-making, planning, and execution processes of the TLP are followed by a refocus on the critical leadership task of communicating the plan using the Operations Order format. An advanced leadership module addresses motivational theory and techniques, the role and actions of leaders, and risk assessment. The semester closes with instruction in small-unit battle drills to facilitate practical application and further leader development during Lab and FTX Squad Situational Training Exercises (STX). Prerequisite: MILS 201

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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