Course consists of five weeks of intensive and challenging military training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Permits students to satisfy all requirements for entry into Advanced Course. Students are paid approximately $650 (food, lodging, transportation provided). 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 overnight adventure training exercises during semester is required.
A five-week summer camp conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. 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 job opportunities given to the student upon graduation from ROTC and the University. Prerequisites: MSL 301/MSL 302 or MSL 395/MSL 396.
A three-week course conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia, which focuses on parachute operations, individual and group parachute jumps, equipment orientation, and physical training. Award of the Army Airborne Badge upon course completion. Travel, lodging and most meal costs 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 overnight adventure training exercises during semester is required.
A study of selected topics within the military science program designed to accommodate special cadet education and commissioning requirements. Participation in a one-hour physical fitness session is mandatory. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
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.
Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. Examines organization, customs and courtesies of the Army and ROTC with emphasis on career opportunities for ROTC graduates. Studies the military profession, lifestyle, and historical growth development of the Army. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship.
Course presents increasingly intense and complex situations in which students apply military skills and leadership to solve tactical problems. Students develop leadership proficiency in all basic military technical and tactical skills, including basic rifle marksmanship, day and night land navigation, physical training, and small/large unit tactics. Field training exercises afford opportunities to apply military leadership and management skills. Cadets are evaluated using 16 leadership dimensions. Participation in physical fitness program required. Corequisite: MSL 312+.
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.