Military Science (MS)

MS 1000. Leadership Laboratory.

This course concentrates on practical leadership training. It is an academically challenging course where you will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of Army Leadership, the Profession, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you 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 Field Training Exercise (FTX). Must be taken concurrently with all other MS courses. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis.

MS 1211. Foundations of Officership.

This course focuses on Introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. Students receive an introduction to the Army Profession and examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Students also begin learning map reading and land navigation. Students will have initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and team building that will include a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Corequisite: MS 1000 with a grade of "D" or better.

MS 1212. Basic Leadership.

This course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn the importance of personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, resilience, holistic health and fitness, and communication process. Students receive awareness training in Antiterrorism and introductory classes in tactics beginning with Team and Squad Basic Components, Basic Movements, Basic Patrolling, and Battle Drills that will be the foundation throughout their military careers. Students learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Students can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre. Corequisite: MS 1000 with a grade of "D" or better.

MS 2211. Individual Leadership Studies.

This course focuses on leadership and ethics. The course adds depth to the Cadets knowledge of the different leadership styles. Cadets will conduct a leadership analysis of famous leaders and self-assessment of their own leadership style. The Army Profession is presented through the understanding of Culture Awareness, Values, Ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Army Values and Ethics and their relationship to the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and philosophy of military service are presented through video clips and historical vignettes followed by Cadet small group discussions.

MS 2212. Leadership and Teamwork.

This course focuses on Army doctrine and Decision-Making. The course begins with Cadets gaining an insight to analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders when making decisions. TLPs and OPORD will lead Cadets to an understanding of Army Doctrine and Symbology. Squad tactics will be covered in classes during Multidomain Operations, Offensive Operations and Defensive Operations. Cadets will apply classroom knowledge during hands-on performance-oriented weekly labs facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre, and participation in weekly physical readiness training (PRT) sessions (ending with a diagnostic Army Fitness Test) planned and conducted by MS IV Cadets and cadre.

MS 3311. Leadership and Problem Solving I.

This course focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics, and committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Includes a lab per week using MS III/peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre.

MS 3312. Leadership and Problem Solving II.

This course focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. It includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs and supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for the Cadet Summer Training/Advanced Camp, which you will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.

MS 4311. Leadership and Management.

This course focuses on development of the Army Officer. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with how to plan, prepare, execute, and continuously assess the conduct of training at the company or field grade officer level. Includes a lab per week overseeing MS III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre.

MS 4312. Officership.

This course is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Multidomain Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and an Oral Practicum as the final exam. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing you for your BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning. Includes a lab per week overseeing MS III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre.

MS 4313. Independent Study in Military Science.

This course will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. It will be a directed and closely monitored program targeted at the students’ weaknesses/interests. The course will primarily deal with topics pertinent to the military profession; such areas as leadership, management, ethics, law and their application. Course will require week/bi-weekly progress review with instructor. (WI).