Curriculum

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to duties and responsibilities of the Army officer and non-commissioned officer. Organizational structure of the Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard.

This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the fundamentals of basic Army leadership, the military problem solving process and military briefing and writing skills.

This course concentrates on critical dilemmas in combat situations and the ethical decisions Army leaders make to ensure mission success.

This course focuses on the application of Army doctrine to field-based leadership decisions. Army values, teamwork, and warrior ethos in relationship to the law of land warfare and philosophy of military service.

The course consists of planning and executing military activities in small Army units. Recognizing and analyzing problems in challenging situations.

This course will examine the fundamentals of military tactics and battle drills.

The course comprises the application of military case studies. Skills and attributes military leaders use to make decisions in combat situations

The course covers the application of military case studies to the principles of the law of land warfare, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Importance of ethics in military leadership.

This course does not have a set topic or instructor; it comprises individual research in areas related to military science. MS 490 is offered in Fall and Spring of every year. Department approval is required to enroll.