Military Science

Introduces the personal challenges and competencies that are essential for effective leadership, critical thinking, and communication. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, critical thinking, and the Army Profession.

Introduces the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the profession of arms and Army communication. Students will learn how Army ethics and values shape the army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into army culture. Students will gain practical experience using critical communication skills.

Basic components of fitness and an overview of the principles of exercise. May be repeated for 4 hours.

Teach rappelling, basic survival techniques, and land navigation. Explores creative and innovative tactical leadership. Develops personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Laboratory is required.

Continue skills in rappelling, one-rope bridges, and land navigation. Introduces squad tactics; highlights terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders; addresses challenges of leading; and continues exploring adaptive leadership, laboratory is required.

Development of the unit physical fitness program with an in-depth analysis of the principles of fitness and exercise. May be repeated for 4 hours.

Introduces students to Army life and leadership training of the Reserve Officers; Training Corps. Course is conducted for four weeks during the summer. Transportation, room, board, military clothing and a salary are provided.

Concentrates on the principles and techniques of military operations and leadership through study, practice, and evaluation as students are presented with scenarios related to tactical operations. Focuses on development through self-evaluation and feedback.

Concentrates on the principles, fundamentals, and techniques of leadership at small unit or organization levels with increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level.

Integrates the basic knowledge of military history into the education of future Army officers.

Planned reading and/or research on subjects in or related to Military Science.

Five weeks of advanced summer camp experience for advanced military science students. Required for completion of military science program and commissioning. Students receive financial assistance.

Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations. Students will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of ware, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Students explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, the decision making processes and host nation support.

Explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations during unified land operations, examines the Art of Command and how to properly communicate with your NCOs and Soldiers. Students will discuss numerous situations on how ethical decisions impact personnel and the unit mission. Also examines the importance of understanding culture and how it can affect your unit and mission and develops both oral and written communication skills by conducting a battle analysis and briefs.

Planned reading and/or research on subjects in or related to Military Science.