The MS I Course produces a student who understands the basic structure of the US Army, its' customs and courtesies and accepts the Army as a Values - based organization committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Embraces the scholar-athlete-warrior ethos; who is familiar with individual roles and responsibilities in support of team efforts; who demonstrates oral and written communications skills, understands resilience, and develops a commitment to learning. In addition, demonstrates introductory skills in field craft and team building at squad level.

MILS 1020 introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and being committed to the idea that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Students learn the importance of personal development in 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 will apply classroom knowledge during hands-on performance-oriented weekly labs, and physical readiness training sessions (ending with a diagnostic Army Fitness Test) facilitated by MS Ill Cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre. NOTE: Weekly Lab attendance and Physical Readiness Training (PRT) sessions are not mandatory for Non-contracted Freshmen, but highly recommended.

Lab. Corequisite(s): MILS 1020.

Transfer Coursework at the 1000 level. Department approval may be required.

MILS 2010 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, and 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. Cadets will apply classroom knowledge during hands-on performance-oriented weekly labs facilitated by MS Ill Cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre, and participation in weekly physical readiness training (PRT) sessions planned and conducted by MS 'V Cadets and cadre.

Corequisite(s): MILS 2010.

MILS 2020 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 Multi-domain Operations, Offensive Operations and Defensive Operations. Cadets will apply classroom knowledge during hands-on performance-oriented weekly labs facilitated by MS Ill 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.

Corequisite(s): MILS 2020.

This course provides you with a historical perspective to decisions made by American military leaders. Whatever challenges you encounter as an Officer — battlefield complexity, resource limitations, teamwork deficiencies — whatever comes your way, requires an informed decision. Leaders who served before you confronted many of the same issues; drawing from their experiences and approaches arms you to create your own solution. In this course, you will cover major military engagements from the colonial period through the current operating environment. Although, you will have no battle experience when you first face your troops, by analyzing how the principles of war applied to these engagements, and how leadership decisions affected the outcomes of battle, you can call on the experience of historical Commanders. You will examine how these leaders motivated their men, devised battle strategies, implemented rules of engagement, and managed supplies, transportation, and logistics for their troops. You will also learn the approaches Officers used throughout history to lead their men into battle and inspire them to victory.

Transfer Coursework at the 2000 level. Department approval may be required.

MILS 3010 Tring Mgmt & Warfighting Func (3) 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 Ill/peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. The Advanced Course is an academically rigorous two-year college program comprised of four college courses, Leadership Labs (two sets, Fall/Spring), and Advanced Camp conducted at Fort Knox, KY. The overall objective of this course is to integrate the principles and practices of effective leadership, military operations and personal development in order to adequately prepare you for Cadet Summer Training/Advanced Camp.

MILS 3020 Applied Leadership-Small Unit Ops (3) focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply 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 (MS Ill) facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for Cadet Summer Training/ Advanced Camp, which you will attend in the summer, at Fort Knox, KY. This course was designed to be student-centric placing the emphasis of learning on the student but facilitated by the Instructor. Army Officers are expected to be life-long learners who take responsibility and personal initiative for their learning. You must properly conduct your pre-class assignments to gain an understanding of the foundation on each subject in the course.

Corequisite(s): MILS 3020.

MILS 4010 focuses on the development of an Army Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior Officers pertaining to the Army in Multi-domain Operations. You will also learn to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level using the Training Management Process. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with the Operations Process and Planning, conducting Unit Training, Multi-domain Operations, and Unit Readiness. The course includes physical readiness training and weekly labs overseeing MS Ill Cadet facilitated training supervised by ROTC Cadre.

MILS 4020 focuses on the development of Company Grade Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to unit level leader roles and responsibilities. You will learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. The course includes physical readiness training and weekly labs overseeing MS Ill facilitated training supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will prepare you for BOLC B (Basic Officer Leadership Course) and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning.

Corequisite(s): MILS 4020.

Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer coursework at the 5000 level. Departmental approval required.