Military Science

MILS 1141 Foundations of Leadership (1 semester credit hour) Fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. The study of time management skills, basic drill and ceremony, physical fitness, repelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations, and marksmanship. Requires mandatory participation in independent physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. Corequisite: MILS 0180. (1-0) S

MILS 1142 Introduction to Leadership (1 semester credit hour) Application of principles of leadership through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division ROTC students. This course focuses on communication skills, organizational ethics, and study and time management techniques. Requires mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. Corequisite: MILS 0180. (1-1) S

MILS 2251 Individual/Team Development (2 semester credit hours) Application of ethics-based leadership skills and fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Develop skills in oral presentations, concise writing, event planning, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and military tactics. Requires mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. Corequisite: MILS 0180. (2-0) S

MILS 2252 Individual/Team Military Tactics (2 semester credit hours) Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and pre-execution checks. Requires mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. Corequisite: MILS 0180. (1-1) S

MILS 2291 Conference Course (2 semester credit hours) Independent study. Designed to supplement the military science curricula by a student's concentrated study in a narrower field of military skill or subject matter. Cannot be used to fulfill physical education requirements. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (2-0) R

MILS 2343 Leadership Training Camp (LTC) (3 semester credit hours) A rigorous five-week summer camp conducted at an Army post, stresses leadership, initiative, and self-discipline. No military obligation incurred. Completion of MILS 2343 qualifies a student for entry into the Advanced Course. Three different cycles are offered during the summer, but spaces are limited by the Army. Candidates can apply for a space at any time during the school year prior to summer. Credit/No Credit Only. Prerequisites: Open only to students who have not taken all four previous MILS courses (MILS 1141 and MILS 1142 and MILS 2251 and MILS 2252) and who pass an ROTC physical examination. (3-0) S

MILS 3333 Small Unit Tactics and Leadership (3 semester credit hours) A study of military tactics and leadership at squad, platoon, and company level in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. Includes mission planning; movement and maneuver formations and techniques; offensive operations, defensive operations, patrolling, and convoy movement; indirect fires planning; terrain analysis, route selection, danger areas, and security measures; risk management; and motivating subordinates. (3-0) S

MILS 3341 Leadership I (3 semester credit hours) Development of ability to evaluate situations, plan and organize training, learn military tactics, review case studies in leadership management, and develop teaching and briefing skills. Corequisite: MILS 0180. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (3-0) S

MILS 3342 Leadership II (3 semester credit hours) Practical application of squad and platoon leadership in tactical situations; operation of small unit communications systems. Development of the leaders' ability to express themselves, analyze military problems, and prepare and deliver logical solutions. Demanding physical fitness training and performance-oriented instruction, in preparation for Summer Field Training. Corequisite: MILS 0180. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (2-1) S

MILS 3443 Leader Development and Assessment Course (4 semester credit hours) A five-week off-campus field training course stressing the practical application of leadership management, with emphasis on tactical and technical military field skills. Credit/No Credit Only. Prerequisites: MILS 3341 and MILS 3342. (4-0) S

MILS 4341 Advanced Leadership I (3 semester credit hours) Stresses leadership qualities necessary for Command and Staff functions and operations. Plan and conduct meetings, briefings and conferences. Introduction to the Army Logistical System and the Personnel Management System. Preparation of after-action reports. Plan and conduct physical training programs. Corequisite: MILS 0180. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (3-0) S

MILS 4342 Advanced Leadership II (3 semester credit hours) Provides students with a basic working knowledge of the Military Justice System with emphasis on company-level actions and requirements, including Law of Land Warfare. Examines the ethical standards, professional roles, responsibilities, and uniqueness of the profession of officership. Corequisite: MILS 0180. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (2-1) S

MILS 4391 Conference Course (3 semester credit hours) Independent study on an individual basis on current topics in military science. Performance will be assessed by oral examination, written test, or research paper as arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science (PMS) consent required. (3-0) R