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  • MSCI 1110L-4420L: Leadership Laboratory

    0.50 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course provides practical application of the military skills taught in basic and advanced MSCI courses. The lab is a co-requisite for all courses. Labs meet one afternoon per week for two hours. Graded pass/fail.
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  • MSCI 1120: Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    (1) This course overviews leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Continued emphasis is placed on recruitment and retention of cadets. Cadre role models and the building of stronger relationships among the students through common experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the course experience.
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  • MSCI 2210: Innovative Team Leadership

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
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  • MSCI 2220: Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the COE. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. MSCI 2220 provides a smooth transition into MSCI 3310. Students develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. Contemporary operating environment (COE) case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
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  • MSCI 2230: Military History

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    Through the application of the nine Principles of War to key battles in both American and world history, students will gain an understanding of tactics on a strategic and operational level, while evaluating the leadership and decision-making processes of key leaders. This course is required for commissioning. (Prerequisite: contracted cadet with sophomore, junior or senior standing)
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  • MSCI 3100/3200: Military Conditioning

    0.50 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course provides basic physical training for cadets and other interested students. The course meets three times per week, one hour per day. Graded pass/fail.
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  • MSCI 3310: Adaptive Team Leadership

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Students receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, students continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is developing students' tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC's summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
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  • MSCI 3320: Leadership under Fire

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units. Skills in decision-making, persuading and motivating team members when "under fire" are explored, evaluated, anddeveloped. Aspects of military operations are reviewed as a means of preparing for the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Cadets are expected to apply basic principles of the Law of Land Warfare, Army training, and motivation to troop leading procedures. Emphasis is also placed on conducting military briefings and developing proficiency in Garrison operation orders. Cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders.
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  • MSCI 4000: Special Studies in Military Science

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    Independent study of one or more special problems in Military Science. Possible areas of study include dimensions of leadership, principles of war, air-land battle imperatives, military strategy, the operational art, and professional ethics. May be repeated twice for credit when topic differs. Prerequisites: permission of the Professor of Military Science, and completion of MSCI 3310, 3320, 4410 and 4420.
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  • MSCI 4410: Developing Adaptive Leaders

    2.00 Credits
    Simpson University

    This course develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers. Cadets analyze, evaluate, and instruct cadets at lower levels. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare MSCI 4410 cadets for their first unit of assignment. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates.
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