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MSL 101a. The Basics of Leadership IA

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the course addresses life skills including fitness and time management. It is designed to give the student accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. No credit. First semester. MAJ Hudick

MSL 101b. The Basics of Leadership 1B

This course expands upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous term by focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. It is designed to build on the experience of the first term and further broaden the introduction to the Army as well as to leadership skills and the life skills needed by an Army officer. First, the student will be introduced to communications principles of military briefings and effective writing. These skills will serve the student well in an Army or professional career. Next, the course will introduce the student to problem solving, including methodologies that can be used in daily life. Next, the student will be introduced to goal setting and how to determine goals in his/her life. This is followed by lessons on communication, including ways to improve listening and speaking skills, as well as counseling. Finally, several lessons provide a broad overview of physical well-being and life in the Army, including the employment benefits provided and work experiences of junior officers. Leadership lab and MILS 99, Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. No credit. Second semester. MAJ Kirkland

MSL 102a. Introduction to Military Operations and Leadership IA.

Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self through experiential learning exercises. They record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings. Students are also focused on the building of student character and on direct physical experiences. These physical experiences give students the opportunity to apply and practice the beginning stages in the principles leadership skills. Furthermore, these leadership principles are tested by situational exercises designed enhance student interaction and self-improvement to develop improved leadership traits. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. First Semester. MAJ Kirkland

MSL 102b. Introduction to Military Operations and Leadership IB

This course provides basic leadership and technical skills of military operations. Students learn leadership, order preparation, problem analysis, backward planning, oral and written communication concepts and skills. Students develop strategies to allocate scarce resources such as time, personnel, and equipment, to accomplish team goals and objectives. Constant feedback on small group leadership identifies and develops both technical, tactical and leadership problem areas. Technical skills developed include land navigation, basic infantry tactics, communications and orders processes. All students interested in attending the Army’s Leadership Training Program in the summer Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Second semester. MAJ Hudick

MSL 103a. Intermediate Leadership and Management IA

This course is designed to enable a student with prior military or cadet experience to quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for integration into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks. First you will be introduced to the Leader Development Program that will be used to evaluate your leadership performance and provide you developmental feedback for the rest of your cadet years. Next, you will be introduced to the principles of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle so that you may effectively work to improve or maintain your physical fitness from the very beginning of the term. This is followed by a block of instruction is the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) and Army Operations Orders (OPORDs). The course then focuses on Officership and the ethical component of Army leadership. To help prepare you for your responsibilities in teaching and participating in Military Science and Leadership Labs, you will then be taught basic tactical principles and problem solving. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 102b, or permission of instructor. First semester. LTC Kirkland.

MSL 103b. Intermediate Leadership and Management IB

This course builds upon the information covered in MILS 103a. The Army’s Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) are incorporated in every class. The course starts with patrolling to establish a basis for leadership evaluations during labs. Focus then shifts to training and summer training events. Turning to communications, the course emphasizes written and oral communications techniques. Students then will present oral briefings on the Army Branches, in order to analyze career choices and exercise oral presentation skills. The course then focuses on Officership and the ethical component of Army leadership – specifically Ethical Decision Making. We then turn to Leadership theory and application, to include the Leadership Framework and Group Dynamics. The course, and the year, concludes with an Officership Case Study tracing the evolution of the Officer Corps from the Vietnam era through the first Gulf War. All of this prepares the student for entry into MILS 104 courses and providing leadership to the remainder of the ROTC Cadets their senior year. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 103a, or permission of instructor. Second semester. LTC Schleuning.

104a. Advanced Leadership and Management I.

This course develops leadership, technical, and tactical skills. Participants conduct practical exercises and cadre assess their acquired skills. Students use a team approach as they take charge of teaching, planning, organizing, and writing detailed directions and orders. Students are assigned cadet command and staff positions.They plan and supervise several activities from a middle manager level, synchronizing the execution for optimum performance. The course also includes study of combat leadership, as well as administration, training, logistics allocation, and management concepts. Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Prerequisites: Military Science 103a and 103b, or permission of instructor. First semester. LTC Douville

104b. Advanced Leadership and Management II.

This course completes the sequence of ROTC courses and culminates with detailed, professionally written documents, synchronized training activities, project management, and supervision of up to 150 students during stand alone training. This course requires teaching, assessing, planning, organizing, resourcing, and executing a number of training activities. Additional concepts explored are military ethics, law of war, just war theory, and counseling techniques, as well as the allocation and management of resources. Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 154a, or permission of instructor. Second semester. LTC Douville



Prospective Officers Welcome Home About ROTC Classes Scholarships Nursing Branches Special Schools FAQ Request Info Links	ROTC Classes MSL 101a. The Basics of Leadership IA The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the course addresses life skills including fitness and time management. It is designed to give the student accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. No credit. First semester. MAJ Hudick MSL 101b. The Basics of Leadership 1B This course expands upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous term by focusing on communications, leadership, and problem solving. It is designed to build on the experience of the first term and further broaden the introduction to the Army as well as to leadership skills and the life skills needed by an Army officer. First, the student will be introduced to communications principles of military briefings and effective writing. These skills will serve the student well in an Army or professional career. Next, the course will introduce the student to problem solving, including methodologies that can be used in daily life. Next, the student will be introduced to goal setting and how to determine goals in his/her life. This is followed by lessons on communication, including ways to improve listening and speaking skills, as well as counseling. Finally, several lessons provide a broad overview of physical well-being and life in the Army, including the employment benefits provided and work experiences of junior officers. Leadership lab and MILS 99, Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. No credit. Second semester. MAJ Kirkland MSL 102a. Introduction to Military Operations and Leadership IA. Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and self through experiential learning exercises. They record observed traits (good and bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings. Students are also focused on the building of student character and on direct physical experiences. These physical experiences give students the opportunity to apply and practice the beginning stages in the principles leadership skills. Furthermore, these leadership principles are tested by situational exercises designed enhance student interaction and self-improvement to develop improved leadership traits. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. First Semester. MAJ Kirkland MSL 102b. Introduction to Military Operations and Leadership IB This course provides basic leadership and technical skills of military operations. Students learn leadership, order preparation, problem analysis, backward planning, oral and written communication concepts and skills. Students develop strategies to allocate scarce resources such as time, personnel, and equipment, to accomplish team goals and objectives. Constant feedback on small group leadership identifies and develops both technical, tactical and leadership problem areas. Technical skills developed include land navigation, basic infantry tactics, communications and orders processes. All students interested in attending the Army’s Leadership Training Program in the summer Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Second semester. MAJ Hudick MSL 103a. Intermediate Leadership and Management IA This course is designed to enable a student with prior military or cadet experience to quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and skills necessary for integration into the cadet battalion and successful performance of key cadet tasks. First you will be introduced to the Leader Development Program that will be used to evaluate your leadership performance and provide you developmental feedback for the rest of your cadet years. Next, you will be introduced to the principles of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle so that you may effectively work to improve or maintain your physical fitness from the very beginning of the term. This is followed by a block of instruction is the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) and Army Operations Orders (OPORDs). The course then focuses on Officership and the ethical component of Army leadership. To help prepare you for your responsibilities in teaching and participating in Military Science and Leadership Labs, you will then be taught basic tactical principles and problem solving. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 102b, or permission of instructor. First semester. LTC Kirkland. MSL 103b. Intermediate Leadership and Management IB This course builds upon the information covered in MILS 103a. The Army’s Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) are incorporated in every class. The course starts with patrolling to establish a basis for leadership evaluations during labs. Focus then shifts to training and summer training events. Turning to communications, the course emphasizes written and oral communications techniques. Students then will present oral briefings on the Army Branches, in order to analyze career choices and exercise oral presentation skills. The course then focuses on Officership and the ethical component of Army leadership – specifically Ethical Decision Making. We then turn to Leadership theory and application, to include the Leadership Framework and Group Dynamics. The course, and the year, concludes with an Officership Case Study tracing the evolution of the Officer Corps from the Vietnam era through the first Gulf War. All of this prepares the student for entry into MILS 104 courses and providing leadership to the remainder of the ROTC Cadets their senior year. Leadership lab and MILS 99 Army Physical Training Program is required for all cadets. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 103a, or permission of instructor. Second semester. LTC Schleuning. 104a. Advanced Leadership and Management I. This course develops leadership, technical, and tactical skills. Participants conduct practical exercises and cadre assess their acquired skills. Students use a team approach as they take charge of teaching, planning, organizing, and writing detailed directions and orders. Students are assigned cadet command and staff positions.They plan and supervise several activities from a middle manager level, synchronizing the execution for optimum performance. The course also includes study of combat leadership, as well as administration, training, logistics allocation, and management concepts. Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Prerequisites: Military Science 103a and 103b, or permission of instructor. First semester. LTC Douville 104b. Advanced Leadership and Management II. This course completes the sequence of ROTC courses and culminates with detailed, professionally written documents, synchronized training activities, project management, and supervision of up to 150 students during stand alone training. This course requires teaching, assessing, planning, organizing, resourcing, and executing a number of training activities. Additional concepts explored are military ethics, law of war, just war theory, and counseling techniques, as well as the allocation and management of resources. Participation in Leadership Laboratory required. One-half course credit. Prerequisite: Military Science 154a, or permission of instructor. Second semester. LTC Douville