Military Science (ROTC)

Personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. How the personal development of life skills such as time management, physical fitness, and stress management relates to leadership, officership and Army operations.

Leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on and interactive exercises.

Creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles, studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercises. Personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Prerequisites: ROTC 1305 and 1306 or approval of Professor of Military Science.

Challenges of leading teams in a complex contemporary operating environment. Cross-cultural challenges of leadership in a constantly changing world, applied to practical Army leadership tasks and situations. Prerequisite: ROTC 2305 or approval of Professor of Military Science.

Adaptive tactical leadership skills applied to squad tactical operations. Developing leadership and critical thinking abilities aimed toward success at the ROTC summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).

Situational leadership challenges building cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. Conducting military briefings and developing proficiency in garrison operations orders.

Military History course covers military history from early colonial warfare in the eighteenth century to the global war on terrorism in the twenty-first century. The purpose of this course is to lead Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets to understanding the role military officers have played in the development of our country.

Planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Assessing risk, making ethical decisions, and leading fellow ROTC students. Military justice and personal processes, preparing cadets to become army officers. Prerequisites: ROTC 3305 and ROTC 3306 or approval of Professor of Military Science.

Leading in the complex situation of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment. Differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Aspects of interacting with non-governmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. Prerequisite: ROTC 4305 or approval of the Professor of Military Science.