Military Science (MILS)

MILS1000L Basic Outdoor Skills and Leadership Introduction Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: MILS1001 Practical experience at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include marksmanship, hiking, civil war battlefield visits, field leaders reaction course and varied outdoor activities.

MILS1001 Basic Outdoor Skills and Leadership Introduction (FA) Incorporates various outdoor field craft skills involving both classroom and outdoor instruction. Subjects include, small group leadership, rappelling, basic map reading, water safety and first aid. Introduction to safe use of a rifle and basic marksmanship. Introduction to organization, values, and role of the Army. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 1 hour per week. Corequisite: MILS1000L

MILS1010L Rappelling, Outdoor Field Craft and Leadership Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: MILS1010 Practical experience at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include rappelling/orienteering, hiking, field leaders reaction course, whitewater rafting and varied outdoor activities.

MILS1011 Rappelling, Outdoor Field Craft and Leadership Development (SP) Incorporates various outdoor field craft involving both classroom and outdoor instruction. Subjects include basic rappelling/mountaineering, intermediate map reading/orienteering, first aid and outdoor cold/hot weather survival skills. Introduction to small group leadership principles. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 1 hour per week. Corequisite: MILS1010L

MILS1101 Basic Rifle Marksmanship (FA) Introduction to safe use of a rifle and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities, and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visit to fire at a local indoor rifle range. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science

MILS1211 Basic Outdoor Field Craft and Skills (FA, SP) Introduction to basic military survival skills and outdoor field craft. Subjects include cold/hot weather survival, water procurement methods, plant identification, expedient field shelters, signaling, and rappelling/mountaineering. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science

MILS2000L Leadership Development I Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: MILS2002

MILS2002 Leadership Development I (FA) Continuation of basic skills presented in MILS1000 and MILS1011. Course focus is on small unit leadership, team building and management skills. Includes an introduction to small unit tactics. Students develop leadership foundations by leading discussions, developing and briefing operation plans using the military decision making model. Classroom 2 hours per week. Lab 1 hour per week. Corequisite: MILS2000L. Prerequisite MILS1000 and MILS1011 or approval of Professor of Military Science.

MILS2010L Leadership Development II Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: MILS2012

MILS2012 Leadership Development II (SP) Continuation of leadership skills presented in MILS2002. Course focus is on decision making process, time management, and leadership skills. Includes an introduction to military writing and basic tactics. Cadets continue training in land navigation, first aid, and outdoor field craft. Classroom 2 hours per week. Lab 1 hour per week. Corequisite: MILS2012L. Prerequisite MILS1000 and MILS1010 or approval of Professor of Military Science.

MILS3000L Applied Leadership I Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: MILS 3004.

MILS3004 Applied Leadership I (FA) Development of managerial and leadership abilities, maximizing performance-oriented 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical infantry situations. The training is intended to prepare the student for the ROTC Advanced Camp experienced normally in the summer prior to the senior year or 4th year of ROTC. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week, plus 3 hours of physical training are conducted weekly. One weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Corequisite: MILS 3000L. Prerequisite: junior standing plus one of the following conditions: completion of ROTC basic course or camp, veteran status, or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

MILS3010L Applied Leadership II Laboratory (FA/SP) Corequisite: MILS 3014.

MILS3014 Applied Leadership II (FA/SP) Development of managerial and leadership abilities, maximizing performance-oriented 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical infantry situations. The training is intended to prepare the student for the ROTC Advanced Camp experienced normally in the summer prior to the senior year or 4th year of ROTC. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week, plus 3 hours of physical training are conducted weekly. One weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Corequisite: MILS 3010L. Prerequisite: junior standing plus one of the following conditions: completion of ROTC basic course or camp, veteran status, or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

MILS4000L Advanced Leadership I Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: MILS 4004.

MILS4001 Contemporary Military Issues (FA, SP,) Individual study for advanced undergraduates. Students will research, write a paper, and give an oral presentation of a current military issue. Prerequisite: PMS approval.

MILS4004 Advanced Leadership I (FA) The study of various military organizations and their role in military operations. Discussion of command and staff management in military organizations, executive responsibility of Army commissioned officers, service customs, courtesies, and traditions. The senior year includes the study of personnel management, professional ethics, the military justice system, and the Army's training and maintenance management system. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours per week. MS IV cadets plan and participate in 1 field training exercise per semester. Corequisite: MILS 4000L. Prerequisite: successful completion of MS III course work.

MILS4010L Advanced Leadership II Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: MILS 4014.

MILS4011 Advanced Military Writing (FA, SP) Practicum for advanced undergraduates. Advanced study of military writing style and use of military forms and formats. Students prepare and submit military correspondence projects written in the military style. Prerequisite: PMS approval.

MILS4014 Advanced Leadership II (SP) The study of various military organizations and their role in military operations. Discussion of command and staff management in military organizations, executive responsibility of Army commissioned officers, service customs, courtesies, and traditions. The senior year includes the study of personnel management, professional ethics, the military justice system, and the Army's training and maintenance management system. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours per week. MS IV cadets plan and participate in 1 field training exercise per semester. Corequisite: MILS 4010L. Prerequisite: successful completion of MS III course work.