Military Science Course List

 

Introduction to the U.S. Army

Introduces the student to the U.S. Army. Subjects include customs and courtesies of the Army, rank structure and chain of command, wear and appearance of the uniform, branches of the Army, and role of the military power in the world today. Also introduces the Army writing style, physical fitness training, and drill and ceremonies.

 

Basic Leadership

Teaches leadership and management concepts. Illustrates particular management skills: problem analysis and decision making, planning and organizing, delegation and control, and interpersonal skills. Uses realistic management simulations and structured exercises to teach essential leadership skills.

 

Basic Tactics

Examines the mission, organization, and composition of the basic infantry rifle squad and platoon. Includes basic combat formations, movement techniques, unit capabilities, and planning considerations.

 

Contemporary Army Operations

Presents an introduction to the roles and organization of the United States Army's Active, Reserve, and National Guard components. Uses these concepts as building blocks to analyze and discuss United States Army doctrine and tactics. Integrates other world forces into the course structure through the study and examination of ongoing military operations as well as current events inside and outside the military.

 

Land Navigation

Presents advanced land navigation techniques to junior-year ROTC cadets. Identifies common terrain features. Topics include measuring directional azimuths, locating unknown points using the intersection, resection, and modified resection techniques. Requires the student to navigate using a map and compass.

 

Advanced Tactics and Training

Introduces the fundamentals of offensive and defensive combat at the squad and platoon levels. Includes unit organizations and capabilities, tactical planning and combat orders. Utilizes practical exercises pacing the student in leadership roles in simulated tactical environments. Additionally, examines the proper method to conduct briefings, provide training input, and prepare, conduct, and evaluate training.

 

Advanced Leadership Clinic

Provides classroom, programmed instruction, and practical exercises (for example, land navigation, physical conditioning, weapons familiarization, and leadership) designed to prepare cadets for maximum individual performance at the six-week ROTC Advanced Camp. Required for all cadets attending advanced summer camp at Fort Lewis, Washington.

 

Organization and Communication Skills

Examines the theory, methods, and principles for understanding and motivating human behavior in organizations. Emphasizes the principles and dynamics of leadership. Directs those principals toward the development of leadership styles. Introduces the officer and noncommissioned officer evaluation system. Makes practical applications through the use of case studies, group processes and oral and written presentations.

 

Leadership Seminar Law and Ethics

Provides senior ROTC cadets with need-to-know information that facilitates their entry into active duty. Also provides a forum for the study or personnel, training, logistical, and installation support systems. Discusses personal finances as well as the officer and noncommissioned officer evaluation systems. Gives students the opportunity to address and develop an understanding of the professional ethics of officership, including the need for ethical conduct, and an awareness of and sensitivity to ethical issues.

 

Military History

This Military History course is an analysis of American military history from the early American colonial period through the current global war on terrorism. The course is designed to be an exploration into the evolution of modern warfare; with special emphasis on the technological developments, organization adaptations, and doctrinal innovations that have shaped the American military from its first conception in 1607 to current day.

 

Map Reading

Provides student with an introduction to map reading. Subjects range from being able to locate and explain marginal information to identifying topographical symbols on a military map. Addresses plot-and-measure azimuths; identifying five major terrain features; identifying five colors on a military map; using resection and intersection; and navigating using a map and compass.