Military Science Schedule

MS I Class

Fall: MSL 1101 - Leadership and Personal Develepment

Introduces personal challenges and competencies critical for effective leadership. Learn life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management, as related to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Develop basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, the ROTC program, its purpose, and its advantages. COREQ: MSL 1101L.

Credits: 2

Spring: MSL 1102 - Intro to Tactical Leadership

Setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Explore in more detail the Army's leadership philosophy and learn fundamental military concepts. COREQ: MSL 1102L.
Credits: 2

Fall/ Spring: MSL 1101/2L - Leadershp and Personal Dev Lab

Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 1101.
Credits: 0

MS II Class

Fall: MSL 2201 - Innovative Team Leadership

Explore creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles; examine team dynamics and two historical leadership theories. Includes planning, executing and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs as well as land navigation and squad tactics. COREQ: MSL 2201L.
Credit: 3

Spring: MSL 2202 - Foundations Tactical Leadership

Terrain analysis, patrolling, operation orders, and other challenges of leading tactical teams in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building. COE case studies reflect the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios. COREQ: MSL 2202L.
Credits: 3

Fall/ Spring: MSL 2201/2L - Innovative Team Leadership Lab

Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 2201.
Credits: 0

MS III Class

Fall: MSL 3301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

Study, practice, develop, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills using squad tactical operations scenarios and systematic feedback on leadership attributes and actions. Cadets develop tactical leadership abilities to enable success at the summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course. PREREQ: Contracted MLS student. COREQ: MSL 3301L.
Credits: 4

Spring: MSL 3302 - Leadership in Changing Environments

Intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations; conduct military briefings; develop operation orders. Explore, evaluate, and develop skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the COE. PREREQ:: MSL 3301. COREQ: MSL 3302L.
Credits: 4

Fall/ Spring: MSL 3301/2L - Adaptive Team Leadership Lab

Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 3301.
Credits: 0

Fall/ Spring: MSL 3320 - Leadership Military History

Introduction to American military experience. Personal and military examples of changes made as a result of lessons learned from history. Accounts from major wars and battles throughout U.S. history are described to focus on how leadership decisions affected the success or failure of military operations. PREREQ: Contracted student or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3

MS IV Class

Fall: MSL 4401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders

Develop proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, and in functioning as a member of a staff. Provide performance feedback to subordinates by assessing risk, making ethical decisions, and leading fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to becoming officers. PREREQ: MSL 3301 and MSL 3302. COREQ: MSL 4401L.
Credits: 4

Spring: MSL 4402 - Leadership in a Complex World

Explore dynamics of leading in complex situations of current military operations in the COE. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Explore aspects of interacting with non-government identities/civilians on the battlefield. PREREQ: MSL 4401. COREQ: MSL 4402L.
Credits: 4

Fall/ Spring: MSL 4401/2L - Develop Adaptive Leaders Lab

Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 4401.
Credits: 0

All Cadets

Fall: MSL 1104 - Ranger Challenge

Students are instructed in basic military/survival skills: field expedient bridging, marksmanship, individual weapons familiarization, individual tactical movement, and physical readiness. Culminates in team competitions with other universities. May be repeated for up to 4 credits by Military Science students.
Credits: 1

Fall/ Spring: MSL 1110 - Military Style Physical Fitness for Non- Contracted Cadets and Civilians

Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life. Equivalent to PEAC 110.
Credits: 1

Fall/ Spring: MSL 3310 - ROTC Physical Fitness for Contracted Cadets

Participate in, plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develop the physical fitness requirements of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life. May be repeated for up to 8 credits by contracted Military Science students. COREQ: Enrolled in MSL class.
Credits: 1