Military Science (MILS)

MILS-101. Leadership & Personal Development. 1 Hour.

This course focuses on Introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. Students receive an introduction to the Army Profession and examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Students also begin learning map reading and land navigation. Students will have initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and team building that will include a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by MS IV’s and cadre.

MILS-102. Introduction To Tactical Leadership. 1 Hour.

This course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and being committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Students learn the importance of personal development in life skills such as critical thinking, resilience, holistic health and fitness, and communication process. Students receive awareness training in Antiterrorism and introductory classes in tactics beginning with Team and Squad Basic Components, Basic Movements, Basic Patrolling, and Battle Drills that will be the foundation throughout their military careers. Students can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre.

MILS-201. Innovative Team Leadership. 2 Hours.

This course focuses on leadership and ethics. The course adds depth to the Cadets knowledge of the different leadership styles. Cadets will conduct a leadership analysis of famous leaders and self-assessment of their own leadership style. The Army Profession is presented through the understanding of Culture Awareness, Values, Ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Army Values and Ethics and their relationship to the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and philosophy of military service are presented through video clips and historical vignettes followed by Cadet small group discussions. Cadets can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre.

MILS-202. Foundations of Tactical Leadership. 2 Hours.

This course focuses on Army doctrine and Decision-Making. The course begins with Cadets gaining an insight to analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. TLPs and OPORD will lead Cadets to an understanding of Army Doctrine and Symbology. Squad tactics will be covered in classes during Multidomain Operations, Offensive Operations and Defensive Operations. Cadets can apply their knowledge outside the classroom during hands-on performance-oriented environments at a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and cadre.

MILS-250. Physical Readiness Training. 1 Hour.

This course is designed to develop the fitness capabilities of future Army officers. Students will be introduced to and become proficient in the physical components of muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic endurance, anaerobic endurance, and power.

MILS-301. Adaptive Team Leadership. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on training management and the warfighting functions. It is an academically challenging course where you will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics, while remaining committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. This course includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre.
Prerequisite: MILS-101 with a minimum grade of C and MILS-102 with a minimum grade of C and MILS-201 with a minimum grade of C and MILS-202 with a minimum grade of C.

MILS-302. Applied Team Leadership. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where you will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Includes a lab per week using peer facilitation overseen by MS IVs, supervised by ROTC Cadre. Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for the Cadet Summer Training Advance Camp, which you will attend in the summer at Fort Knox, KY.
Prerequisite: MILS-301 with a minimum grade of C.

MILS-311. Developing Adaptive Leaders. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the development of an Army Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Multidomain Operations. You will also learn to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level using the Training Management Process. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with the Operations Process and Planning, conducting Unit Training, Multidomain Operations, and Unit Readiness. The course includes one leadership lab period per week overseeing MS III Cadet facilitation of training supervised by ROTC Cadre.
Prerequisite: MILS-301 with a minimum grade of C and MILS-302 with a minimum grade of C.

MILS-312. Leadership In A Complex World. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the development of Company Grade Officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to unit level leader roles and responsibilities. You will learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. Successful completion of this course will assist in preparing you for your BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning. Includes a lab per week overseeing MS III lesson facilitation and supervised by ROTC Cadre.
Prerequisite: MILS-311 with a minimum grade of C.