Introduction to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Examination of the Army profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. Emphasis on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining an understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for leadership development. (formerly MLS103)
1 Credit: 1 Lecture
Introduction to the Army and the Profession of Arms, instilling the Army as a values-based organization that embraces the scholar-athlete-warrior ethos. Focus on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining an understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for leadership development. (formerly MLS104)
1 Credit: 1 Lecture
Introduction to critical and creative thinking as it applies to mission command, Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), and the officer‘s role in leading change by applying innovative solutions to problems. Emphasis on integrating the principles, theories, methods, and practices of effective leadership, problem solving, military operations, and personal development in order to adequately prepare Cadets for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Courses. (formerly MLS205)
2 Credits: 2 Lecture
Introduction to Army doctrine and team development. Emphasis on writing skills and presenting information briefings for officer candidates. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from the instructor, other Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadre, and MSL IV Cadets using DA Form 4856 Developmental Counseling Form. (formerly MLS204)
2 Credits: 2 Lecture
Examination and application of the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army Values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Emphasis on planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a classroom PE, a Leadership Lab, and during a Field Training Exercise (FTX). (formerly MLS303)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Examination of the fundamentals of direct-level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Emphasis on planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of operations. Preparation for the Cadet Summer Training Advanced Camp in the summer at Fort Knox, KY. (formerly MLS304)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Examination of Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at platoon level. Emphasis on planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in future operational environments. Preparation for Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) B course after commencement and mandatory requirement for commissioning. (formerly MLS403)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Examination of abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Officer roles and responsibilities. Preparation for Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) B course after commencement and mandatory requirement for commissioning. Includes oversight of MSL III lesson facilitation while supervised by Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Cadre. (formerly MLS404)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab