MSMG Military Science Management (ROTC)

This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leader’s to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a three hour weekly lab facilitated by MS III cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and Cadre. This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in Leadership and as a United States Army Officer.

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 also stressed through understanding values, ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader. Army Values and Ethics and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are also stressed. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a three hour weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV’s and Cadre. This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in Leadership and as a United States Army Officer.

This course focuses on Army doctrine and decision making. The course begins with analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders when making decisions. TLPs and OPORD will lead Cadets to an understanding of Army Doctrine and Symbology. Squad tactics will be covered in classes on Unified Land Operations, Offensive Operations and Defensive Operations. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a three hour weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by Cadre. This course is occupationally related and serves as preparation for careers in Leadership and as a United States Army Officer.