USAR 2060 - Applied Military Leadership I

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

The course begins with instruction in the Leadership Development Program (LDP), used throughout the academic year to assess and develop leadership. Instruction in principles of war and purposes, fundamentals, and characteristics of the defense provides the necessary knowledge base for meaningful contextual treatment of Troop leading procedures (TLP). Instruction in 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 standard military format. The course addresses motivational theory and techniques, the role and actions of leaders, and risk assessment. The course closes with instruction in small unit battle drills to facilitate practice application and further leader development during labs and situational training exercises (STX). Credit Hours: 2

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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