Military Science

Students will examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a big picture understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader and a leader in life.

These Labs reflect tactical tasks at the individual, squad, and platoon level brought all together into field training environment. The course is designed to be taught from a novice level to a level that meets the standard for Cadet Summer training. Cadets will have exposure to drill and ceremony, marksmanship, first aid, obstacle course, and water survival training.  Expect to be challenged in the use of tactics and techniques while using paintball or airsoft equipment. The labs are delivered in a sequence to support cadet preparation of Cadet Basic and Advanced Camp taught during the summer at Fort Knox, KY as a paid internship. Cadets can expect to spend some Thursday labs at the Whitten Center, a training area of over 150 acres with a Military Land Navigation course built by a Special Forces Green Beret. There are two overnight exercises in which cadets will demonstrate their knowledge of field craft and the application of the tactics and techniques they have been taught.

This course will introduce cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a big picture understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader and a leader in life.

This course adds depth to the Cadets understanding of the Adaptability Army Learning Area.  The outcomes are demonstrated through critical and creative thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), and  to apply innovative solutions to problems.  The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment.  Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during Leadership LABs team building exercises, and Field Training Exercises.

This course focuses on Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service.

This course is an academically challenging course through which cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level.  At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, and 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).  Cadets will be required to write peer evaluations and receive feedback on their abilities as a leader and how to improve those leader skills that can further develop them into a successful officer.  This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and a final exam.  Cadets will receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from their instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSL IV Cadets who will evaluate them using the Cadet Officer Evaluation System (COER).  Successful completion of this course will help prepare cadets for the SROTC Advanced Camp, which they will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.

This course is an academically challenging course through which cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level.  At the conclusion of this course, cadets 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).  Cadets will be required to write peer evaluations and receive feedback on their abilities as a leader and how to improve those leader skills that can further develop them into a successful officer.  This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, and practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and a final exam.  Cadets will receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from their instructor, other ROTC cadre, and MSL IV Cadets who will evaluate them using the Cadet Officer Evaluation System (COER).  Successful completion of this course will help prepare cadets for the SROTC Advanced Camp, which they will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.

Cadets learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and how to use the military decision-making process, the Army writing style, and the Army’s principles of training management during weekly training meetings to plan, execute, and assess ROTC battalion training events. Cadets study the special trust proposed to Army Officers by the U.S. Constitution and the President of the United States and how Army values and leader ethics are applied in the contemporary operating environment. Cadets learn the Army Officer’s role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, thecounseling of subordinates, administrative actions, and how to manage their career as an Army Officer. Senior cadets train, mentor, and evaluate junior cadets while being mentored and evaluated by experienced ROTC cadre.

This is an academically challenging course through which cadets will study, practice, develop, and apply critical thinking skills pertaining to Army leadership, officer skills, Army Values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at platoon level.  This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and final exam.  Cadets will be assessed on the execution of a missions during a classroom PE, Leadership Lab, or during a Field Training Exercise (FTX).  Cadets will receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from their cadre, PMS and other MSL IV Cadets who will evaluate them using the Cadet Officer Evaluation Report (COER).  Cadets will be required to write peer evaluations and receive feedback on their abilities as a leader and how to improve those leader skills. At the conclusion of this course, cadets will be able to plan, coordinate, navigate, motivate and lead a platoon in future operational environments.  Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing cadets for their BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning.