MSC 3053 - Advanced Leadership and Tactics I

Institution:

Henderson State University

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Description:

The advanced course accepts cadets with various levels of leadership competencies gained through the ROTC Basic Course or lateral entry constructive credit activities. The instructional content and activities in the MSC 3053 level curriculum are intended to build leadership competencies and facilitate the cadet's initial demonstration of individual leadership potential at advanced camp, while also preparing cadets for their future responsibilities as officers. Students will learn small unit maneuver tactics and refine basic military skills. 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 MSC 3053 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 MSC 3053 semester begins with instruction in the Leadership Development Process (LDP) which is used throughout the academic year and at advanced camp to assess and develop leadership. The MSC 3053 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, 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 the refocus on the critical leadership task of communication the plan using the Operations Order format. Special emphasis is placed on physical conditioning and stamina. Students will be required to participate in physical training three times per week. 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). Students enrolled in this course receive a stipend of $300 per month.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hsu.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 230-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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