Classes
MS 110 (Fall Semester), The Military Profession
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to issues and competencies which are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership and Army values. Additionally, the course addresses “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.
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 and Ceremony
- Army Uniforms
MS 120 (Spring Semester), 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 covers a variety of leadership topics encompassing 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.
Major topics include:
- Improving Interpersonal Skills
- Influencing Organizations
- Motivating Organizations
- Improving Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership Styles
- Introduction to Land Navigation
MS 210 (Fall Semester), The Military Leader
This course concentrates 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 (Spring Semester), Challenges in Army Leadership
This course focuses on individual leadership development in different training environments utilizing military methodology. The curriculum includes military leadership doctrine, professionalism, standard of ethical conduct, motivation, counseling, team development, the military as a profession and organizational climate. Furthermore, a professional development course is 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 310 (Fall Semester), Leading Small Organizations
The course consists of the 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.
Major topics include:
- Operations Orders
- Drill & Ceremony
- Squad and Platoon Leadership
- Battle Drills
- Map Reading
- Land Navigation
MS 320 (Spring Semester), Small Unit Tactics
This course will examine 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.
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
MS 410(Fall Semester) Training, Management and Counseling
The Army training management system and the leader's role as a trainer course comprises operations and administration in military units to provide effective personnel management and logistic support. Emphasis is made on oral and written military communications, leadership assessment, development and training practices as well as on integration of theory, practice and self-assessment in leadership. Lab includes practical experience in unit administration and operations.
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
MS 420 (Spring Semester) 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 encase professional ethics and its relationship to the military profession. Other subjects to include are financial planning, career development and career planning 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 will perform cadet battalion staff functions as prescribed by the semester training schedule and the instructor.
Major topics include:
- Supply & Maintenance
- Ethics
- Military Law Process
- Improper Relationships
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual Harassment
- Financial Planning
- Military Social Etiquette
MS 490 (Department Approval) 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