A study of selected topics within military science designed to accommodate special successful progression through military cadet educational and commissioning requirements. Participation in physical fitness program required. Participation in one overnight adventure training exercise is required. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
A five-week summer camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The student will receive pay. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the U.S. Army. The camp environment is highly structured and demanding, stressing leadership at the small unit level under varying, challenging conditions. The leadership and skills evaluations at the camp weigh heavily in the subsequent selection process that determines the type of commission and career field assigned to the student upon graduation from ROTC and the University. Prerequisites: MSL 301/MSL 302 or MSL 395/MSL 396.
Practical application of individual and leadership skills in simulated tactical environments of increasing complexity and intensity. Includes weekend training in basic rifle marksmanship, day and night land navigation, and small unit tactics. Affords students opportunities to apply leadership skills to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others to accomplish a mission. Mandatory physical fitness training 3 times a week to build stamina and physical condition to lead from the front. Participation in an overnight adventure training exercise during the semester is required.
Class teaches the Army's training management system, leadership theories, staff planning and coordination, and counseling skills. Simultaneously, students in the course will assume leadership responsibilities in the ROTC battalion, affording practical opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom. At the end of the semester, students will possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as competent leaders in the cadet battalion and confidently shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them. Corequisite: MSL 411+.
A two- to four-week training program designed to introduce junior officers to responsibilities of commissioned lieutenants. Stateside or overseas programs are available. Travel, lodging and most meals are defrayed by the U.S. Army. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
Practical application of individual and leadership skills in simulated tactical environments of increasing complexity and intensity. Includes weekend training in basic rifle marksmanship, day and night land navigation, and small unit tactics. Affords students opportunities to apply leadership skills to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others to accomplish a mission. Mandatory physical fitness training 3 times a week to build stamina and physical condition to lead from the front. Participation in an overnight adventure training exercise during the semester is required.
Learn/apply principles of effective leadership. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. Introduction to development of military tactical knowledge and technical skills. Students will gain a basic knowledge of land navigation, military geography and the use of maps and aerial photographs.
A two-week course conducted at various locations. Training in the techniques, skills and procedures used in air assault operations, including basic and advanced rappelling, helicopter rappelling, troop leader procedures, pathfinder techniques, and rigging and slingloading skills. Award of the Army Assault Badge upon course completion. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the U.S. Army. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
Course is designed to refine and continue to develop knowledge of basic military skills. Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning of events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation and basic military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Participation in physical fitness program highly encouraged; required if contracted.
Continued development of leadership ability through active participation as junior leaders at the small unit level. Students are given increased leadership opportunities, which sharpen interpersonal communication skills and expand capabilities for future advancement in a military career. Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Practical exercises with upper division ROTC students. Instruction will build on fundamentals of land navigation, individual soldier skill and rifle marksmanship.