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Military Science 101 - Foundations of Officership
Military Science 102 - Basic Leadership Course
Military Science 123 - Military Science Leadership Lab
Military Science 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving
Military Science 302 - Leadership and Ethics Course
Military Science 402 -Officership
Military Science 403 - American Military History

Basic Course -The student should complete MSCI 101, 102, 201, and 202. MSCI 203 may be taken between sophomore and junior years in lieu of the on-campus program. Leadership Lab, MSCI 123L (0 hours), is a corequisite for all ROTC classes.

Military Science 101 - Foundations of Officership Course Description: This course is an introduction to fundamental components of service as an officer in the United States Army. These initial lessons form the building blocks of progressive lessons in values, fitness, leadership, and officership. This course also addresses “life skills” including fitness, communications theory and practice (written and oral), interpersonal relationships, and the ethics of Christian service. Emphasis on “hands-on” learning also includes blocks of instruction on map reading, orienteering, marksmanship, and rappelling as well as weekly leadership laboratories, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Upon completion of this semester, the cadets should be prepared to receive more complex leadership instruction. Corequisite: MSCI 123. (2)

Military Science 102 - Basic Leadership Course Description: Builds upon the fundamentals introduced in the previous semester by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. “Life skills” lessons in this semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion of this semester, cadets should be prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organizations. Additionally, they will be increasingly required to demonstrate knowledge of leadership fundamentals and communications (written and oral). Again, “hands-on” learning also includes blocks of instruction on map reading, orienteering, marksmanship, and rappelling as we l l as weekly leadership laboratories, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Corequisite: MSCI 123. (2)

Military Science 123 - Military Science Leadership Lab Course Description: Practical application of military skills taught in MSCI basic and advanced courses. Hands on training in squad and platoon tactics, weapons, first aid, and radio communication. Military Science 201- Individual Leadership Studies Course Description: This course builds on the fundamentals introduced in the first year curriculum. Using practical exercise, cadets must increasingly apply communications and leadership skills to solve increasingly complex problems. The course concludes with a major leadership and problem solving case study which draws on virtually all of the classroom instruction received in the first three semesters of the Basic Course. The course also includes one weekend field trip, weekly leadership laboratories, and physical training. Upon completion of this semester, cadets should be well grounded in the fundamental principals of leadership, and be prepared to intensify the practical application of their studies during the Ad vanced Course. Corequisite: MSCI 123. (2)

Military Science 202 - Leadership and Teamwork Course Description: Basic Course capstone focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of our institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Introduces fundamentals and principles of small unit tactics. Upon completion of this semester, cadets should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership, demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real world situations, and be excited about the aspect of shouldering the responsibility of a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Includes one weekend field trip, weekly leadership laboratories, and physical training. Corequisite: MSCI 123. (2)

Advanced Course - During the Advanced Course, students are required to assume increased levels of repsponsibility as they are promoted to leadership positions in teh cadet battalion. The Advanced Course consists of all six courses listed below.

Military Science 301 - Leadership and Problem Solving Course Description: Focus of instruction is on leadership competencies using small unit operations as the primary mode of instruction. Cadets assume leadership positions within the Rolling Thunder Battalion , and actually apply the theory they have learned in the basic Course by planning and executing small unit training. The semester begins with instruction in the Leadership De velopment Process (LDP) used throughout the academic year and at NALC to assess and develop leadership. Cadets will focus on troop leading procedures, motivational theory, small unit training, operations orders, and risk assessment. Course includes weekly leadership lab, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Course fee $25. Pre requisite: Basic Course credit; corequisite: MSCI 123. (4)

Military Science 302 - Leadership and Ethics Course Description: A continuation of MSCI 301 emphasizing doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. It includes opportunities to plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations to gain leadership and tactical experience.This critical semester synthesizes the various components of training, leadership and team building taught over the last three years, and prepares cadets for their summer experience at NALC. Course includes weekly leadership lab, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Course fee $25. Prerequisite: MSCI 301; corequisite: MSCI 123. (4)

Military Science 401- Leadership and Management Course Description: Focusing on leadership, management, and ethics, MSCI 401 begins the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course focuses cadets, early in the year, on attaining apprentice level knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas they will need to operate effectively as Army officers including coordinating activities with staffs, counseling theory and practice within the “Army Context,” training management, and ethics. Cadets will continue to sharpen these skills as they perform their roles as cadet officers in the Rolling Thunder Battallion and after commissioning. At the end of this semester cadets should possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as competent leaders in the cadet battalion and confidently communicate to subordinate cadets their pre p a redness to shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them. Course includes weekly leadership lab, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Course fee $25. Pre requisite: MSCI 302; corequisite: MSCI 123. ( 4 )

Military Science 402 -Officership
Course Description: A continuation of MSCI 401, MSCI 402 completes the transition from cadet to lieutenant. As a follow-on to the Ethics instruction in MSCI 401, the course starts with a foundation in the legal aspects of decision making and leadership. The next modules reinforce previous instruction on the organization of the Army, introduce how we organize for operations from the tactical to strategic level, and introduce administrative and logistical management issues that focus on the fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. The final module that introduces new information focuses on the often confusing process of changing duty stations and reporting to a new unit. Upon completion of this semester the cadets will be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of being a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Course includes weekly leadership lab, one weekend field trip, and physical training. Course fee $25. Pre requisite: MSCI 401; corequisite: MSCI 123. (4)

Military Science 403 - American Military History. Course Description: Introduces cadets to American military history using principles of warfare, threads of continuity, battle analysis, and oral biographies. This course is required for commissioning. Pre requisite: Contracted cadet in sophomore, junior, or senior standing. (2)