Military Science
MS 1. Introduction to the U.S. Army and Critical Thinking
Cadets will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MS 2. Introduction to the Profession of Arms
Cadets will learn how Army ethics and values shape the Army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture. Cadets can expect to explore the seven Army Values, Warrior Ethos, explore the Profession of Arms, Army Leadership and critical communication skills.
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 11. Leadership and Decision Making
Primarily is drawn from the Adaptability Army Learning Area (ALA). The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Comprehension of the officer`s role in Leading Change by applying Innovative Solutions to Problems in concert with the Principles of Mission Command. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment.
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MS 12. Army Doctrine and Team Development
Begins the journey to understand and demonstrate Cross-Cultural Competencies as they relate to Army doctrine and how they apply in a combatant commander?s Engagement Strategies. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises in small units up to squad level.
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MS 13. Cadet Basic Camp (CBC)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A four-week training program during the summer. This course is a "no obligation" look at the U.S. Army's basic leadership skills and training overview. Training is held and pay provided at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 50A. Freshman Leadership Laboratory
Open to freshman year Army ROTC students and cadets. Expands classroom instruction in a weekly laboratory in order to conduct leader development and prepare students and cadets for upcoming training requirements and futures as an Officer in the United States Army. Attendance is a requirement for graduation and commission.
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 2 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 50B. Sophomore Leadership Laboratory
Open to sophomore year Army ROTC students and cadets. Expands classroom instruction in a weekly laboratory in order to conduct leader development and prepare students and cadets for upcoming training requirements and futures as an Officer in the United States Army. Attendance is mandatory for contracted cadets for completion of sophomore year Army ROTC cadet requirements and for graduation and commission requirements.
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 2 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 131. Training Management and the Warfighting Functions
Challenges cadets to study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes values, and core leader competencies from instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSL IV Cadets using the Cadet Officer Evaluation System (OES).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MS 132. Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations
Builds on the lessons learned and leadership attributes gained and developed during MSL301. This is an academically challenging course were Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, Cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab, or during a Leader Training Exercise (LTX).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MS 133. Cadet Advanced Camp (CAC)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A four-week summer camp conducted at Fort Knox, KY. Topics include familiarization with U.S. Army weapons systems, military skills, confidence training, light infantry tactics, and leadership and management techniques.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 141. The Army Officer
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 Army ROTC cadets. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train and develop subordinates.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MS 142. Company Grade Leadership
Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in today's operational environment. Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MS 150A. Junior Leadership Laboratory
Open to junior year Army ROTC students and cadets. Expands classroom instruction in a weekly laboratory in order to conduct leader development and prepare students and cadets for upcoming training requirements and futures as an Officer in the United States Army. Attendance is mandatory for completion of junior year Army ROTC cadet requirements and for graduation and commission requirements.
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 2 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 150B. Senior Leadership Laboratory
Open to senior year Army ROTC cadets. Expands classroom instruction in a weekly laboratory in order to conduct leader development and prepare cadets for upcoming training requirements and futures as an Officer in the United States Army. Attendance is a requirement for graduation and commission for all contracted cadets.
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 2 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MS 192. Military History
Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Directed reading in military history and/or the role of the Army in the formulation of national policy in consultation with a U.S. Army Military History Course Instructor.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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