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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Individual or group study, research, or laboratory investigations under faculty supervision, including individual participation in an ongoing research project. See UROP coordinator for further information.
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Prereq: None
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2.00 Credits
Thematic exploration of American military history in the context of the broader history of the United States, US military strategy and involvement around the world, and the social effects of the American society on the military. Begins with a survey of world military history, up to the American colonial period, offering perspective on how and why Americans viewed armed conflict the way they did. Then covers the growth and development of the US military, from the colonial period to the modern day. Examines in depth why America fought each conflict the way it did and how it arrived at those ways of fighting. Investigates the usually subtle, yet profound, social effects the US military and American society have on each other. Includes readings, oral and written presentations, and oral and written quizzes and tests.
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Prereq: None
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership. Instruction covers the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management in relation to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big-picture understanding of ROTC, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
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Prereq: None
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1.00 Credits
Overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problemsolving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Professor of Military Science role models and the building of stronger relationships among students through common experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the team-building and leadership exercises.
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Prereq: MS.101 or permission of instructor
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1.00 Credits
Explores the dimensions of tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Instruction covers aspects of personal motivation and teambuilding in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participation in Leadership Labs. Focus is on continued development 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 context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the Contemporary Operating Environment.
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Prereq: MS.102 or permission of instructor
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1.00 Credits
Examines the challenges of leading teams in the Contemporary Operating Environment. 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. Students are taught greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. Contemporary Operating Environment case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
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Prereq: MS.201 or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
Challenges students to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with the demands of preparing for the ROTC Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Scenarios related to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills. Students receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership abilities. Students are taught to analyze and evaluate their own leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions. Primary attention is given to preparation for LDAC and the development of leadership abilities.
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Prereq: MS.202 or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
Increasingly intense situational leadership challenges are applied to build student awareness and skills in leading tactical operations. Students are taught to lead up to platoon-level after covering squad-level tactics in MS.301. Course provides review of aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. Students will conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operation orders. The focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision making, persuading, and motivating team members in the Contemporary Operating Environment. Students are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC).
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Prereq: MS.301
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0.00 Credits
Collective training in fundamentals of small unit tactics, drill and ceremony, and the practice of individual military skills under field conditions off campus. Includes one weekend of field adventure training focused on teambuilding through completion of leaders reaction course, obstacle course, marksmanship, and rappelling.
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Prereq: MS.202 or permission of instructor; Coreq: MS.301
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0.00 Credits
Continues the development of skills taught in MS.311. Prepares students for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) the following summer. Provides multiple venues for student evaluation under the Leadership Development Program (LDP). Culminates in a weekend Field Training Exercise (FTX), practicing platoon tactics, land navigation, command and control, and patrolling. Voluntary opportunities exist for airborne school, air assault school, mountain warfare school, and advanced marksmanship training.
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Prereq: MS.311, Coreq: MS.302
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