Taught by highly-qualified Army instructors, MS classes offer the best in leadership training. Hands on training, confidence building, military history, and teamwork skills are emphasized.
| MS-I year | MS-II year | MS-III year | MS-IV year | |
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| Fall | MS 110 | MS 210 | MS 310 | MS 410 |
| Spring | MS 120 | MS 220 | MS 320 | MS 420 |
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MS 110, The Military Profession
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the course will address “life skills’ including fitness and time management. The MS 101 course is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army Profession and the officer’s role within the Army.
MS 110 is taught in the fall by Mr. Douglas Mulvaney.
Major topics include:
- Succeeding as a member of an organization
- Goal Setting, Stress Management
- Army Organization and Rank Structure
- Roles of Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officers
- Drill & Ceremony
- Army Uniforms
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MS 120, Army Leadership and Problem Solving
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the skills and techniques required to be an effective leader. The course will cover a variety of leadership topics to include leadership styles, decision-making and problem solving, leadership counseling, ethics, and communications. To better illustrate and improve leadership observations and understanding we will use a series of case studies, and leader activities both in the classroom and in outside activities.
MS 120 is taught in the spring by Mr. Douglas Mulvaney.
Major topics include:
- Improving Interpersonal Skills
- Influencing Organizations
- Motivating Organizations
- Improving Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership Styles
- Introduction to Land Navigation
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MS 210, The Military Leader
This course will concentrate on individual leadership development in different training environments utilizing military methodology. Items to be taught include: military leadership doctrine, professionalism, standard of ethical conduct, motivation, counseling, team development, the military as a profession, and organizational climate. Additionally, a professional development course will be taught on the military: writing style, briefing, Code of Conduct, principals of war, and the role of the noncommissioned officer. Leadership lab periods will include drill and ceremonies, land navigation exercises, and small unit tactics.
MS 210 is taught in the fall by Mr. Peter Drake.
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MS 220, Challenges in Army Leadership
This course will concentrate on individual leadership development in different training environments utilizing military methodology. Items to be taught include: military leadership doctrine, professionalism, standard of ethical conduct, motivation, counseling, team development, the military as a profession, and organizational climate. Additionally, a professional development course will be taught on the military: writing style, briefing, Code of Conduct, principals of war, and the role of the noncommissioned officer. Leadership lab periods will include drill and ceremonies, land navigation exercises, and small unit tactics.
MS 220 is taught in the spring by Mr. Peter Drake.
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MS 310, Leading Small Organizations
Study and application of theories and models of the behavioral sciences to leadership as it functions in a military environment. Analysis of historical case studies with emphasis on the impact of leadership characteristics on the outcome of combat situations. Students will learn and apply individual and small unit motivational and counseling techniques. Labs and Field Training Exercises (FTXs) will emphasize the practical application of all communication and leadership skills.
MS 310 is taught by CPT Nicholas Nelson during fall semesters.
Major topics include:
- Operations Orders
- Drill & Ceremony
- Squad and Platoon Leadership
- Battle Drills
- Map Reading
- Land Navigation
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MS 320, Small Unit Tactics
This course will concentrate on the development and control of the infantry squad and platoon on the modern battlefield. Students will learn the principles of patrolling, offensive operations, defensive operations, and the preparation and issuance of orders and annexes. The laboratories will reinforce classroom instruction. The field training exercises (FTXs) will be the practical application of all classroom instruction.
MS 320 is taught by CPT Nicholas Nelson during spring semesters.
Topics in MS-310 are expanded in MS 320, and additional topics include:
- Battle Drills
- Leading Squad Tactical Exercises
- Variable Lanes
- Patrol Lanes
- Guidon Drill & Ceremony
- Time Management
- Warrior Forge environment
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MS 410, Training, Management and Counseling
The Army training management system and the leader's role as a trainer. Operations and administration in military units to provide effective personnel management and logistic support. Oral and written military communications, leadership assessment, development and training practices. Integration of3theory, practice, and self-assessment in leadership. Lab includes practical experience in unit administration and operations.
MS 410 is taught by LTC Jeff McDonald during fall semester.
Major topics include:
- Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Rules of War
- Physical Fitness Training
- Non-Commissioned Officer and Officer Evaluations
- Counseling
- Mission Essential Task Lists
- Training Meetings
- Operational Terms and Graphics
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MS 420, Military Law and Ethics
This is the final Military Science course in the pre-commissioning curriculum. The course covers the military justice system and the role of a commissioned officer in that system. It will also cover professional ethics and its relationship to the military profession. Other subjects, to include financial planning, career development, and career planning will be taught to ensure that the transition from cadet to lieutenant is made in a smooth manner. Leadership lab will provide additional opportunities for leadership development. During leadership lab, cadets will assist in the instruction of the MS I, II, and III cadets and to perform cadet battalion staff functions as prescribed by the semester training schedule and the instructor.
MS 420 is taught by LTC Jeff McDonald during spring semester.
Major topics include:
- Supply & Maintenance
- Ethics
- Military Law Process
- Improper Relationships
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual Harassment
- Financial Planning
- Military Social Etiquette
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MS 490, Independent Study in Military Science
This course does not have a set topic or instructor. Cadets choose a military-related topic that interests them.
Topics accepted in the past include:
- Historical Battles and Campaigns
- Future Combat Systems
- Analysis of Current Events
- Military Reading Analysis
