Military Science Courses*
Basic Course (100/200 level)
MS 101 Introduction to the Army Profession (1 Credit)
Make your first new peer group at college one committed to self
improvement and enjoying themselves. Learn the fundamentals of
leadership and how it impacts management styles Gain an understanding
of the structure and purpose of the U.S. Army, with an introduction
to some of the customs and traditions of the military services.
Enrollment enables voluntary participation in several fun events
(rappelling, marksmanship training, color guard, etc). Enrollment
incurs NO military commitment. One hour.
MS 102 Basic Military Leadership (1 Credit)
Learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Course builds
on MS 101 material and introduces the use of topographic maps,
fitness doctrine, effective writing, and operational planning. Enrollment incurs
NO military commitment. One hour.
MS 201 Individual Leadership Studies (2 Credits)
This course will teach you how to navigate with only a map and
compass, and continue to develop your leadership skills. Leadership
doctrine, marksmanship, briefing techniques, and an introduction to
the proper wear of military uniforms are also covered. Leadership
lab will provide practical experience in classroom material, as well
as develop individual self confidence. Participation in a fun, one
day exercise at Fort McCoy is encouraged but not required. NO
military commitment. Two hour class, two hour lab.
MS 202 Leadership & Teamwork (2 Credits)
This class will teach you the fundamentals of tactics in small
unit operations. It includes experience in the use of military
radios, safety procedures, movement techniques, and security planning.
In the Leadership Lab you will continue developing your leadership
skills through practical exercises with upper division ROTC students,
and learning how to teach others. Participation in a weekend military
exercise is encouraged, but not required. NO military commitment.
Two hour class, two hour lab.
*To see requirements for a Military Science Minor check out the course catalog: http://www.uwlax.edu/records/UGCat/Courses/MS.htm
Advanced Course (300/400 level)
MS 301 Leadership & Problem Solving (3 Credits)
This class is open only to contracted cadets, and is focused on
developing individual leadership skills and confidence. Explore
behavioral science theories, motivation, individual response, and
study leadership techniques associated with various challenges. Two
hours. To be taken in conjunction with Military Science lab. Two
hours. This lab gives you direct experience leading other cadets,
and significantly improves your poise and confidence in group
settings. Includes a one day exercise at Fort McCoy.
MS 302 Leadership & Ethical Decision Making (2 Credits)
Open only to contracted cadets. This class builds on leadership
skills and incorporates ethical decision making, task organization,
complex planning and organizational structure of army combat units.
Communications systems and logistics to support operations are
included in developing written operational plans. Two hours. To be
taken in conjunction with Military Science lab. Two hours. his
lab continues leadership development in a more demanding environment
with complicated tasks. Focus is on small unit operations and
tactical skills. Includes a weekend exercise at Fort McCoy.
MS 401 Leadership & Management (2 Credits)
This course introduces you to the administrative, procedural,
legal, and regulatory side of the U.S. Army. Also covered is the
role and organization of the Army Reserves and National Guard in the
national defense structure. Practical exercises, writing military
style correspondence, and preparing and presenting military
briefings. Includes a two hour class. To be taken in conjunction
with Military Science lab. Two hours. Lab includes; practical
experience planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating various
training events for all contracted cadets. Students refine
leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of
high level leadership positions.
MS 402 American Military History (3 Credits)**
Learn about the proud tradition and the rich heritage surrounding
The United States military. Study focuses on the development of
military strategy and weapons, with emphasis on impacts in selected
battles. Three one hour classes.
MS 403 Officership (2 Credits)
This class explores the ethical concepts, values, and standards
which surround the U.S. Army. Conflicts between personal,
professional, actual, and ideal values will be explored and
discussed, with numerous case studies to facilitate understanding.
Additional topics covered are officership, creation of an ethical
command climate, military justice, the Law of War, and personnel
management. Two hour class and a two hour lab. To be taken in
conjunction with Military Science lab. Two hours. Lab includes;
practical experience planning, coordinating, executing, and
evaluating various training events for all contracted cadets.
Students refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in
a variety of high level leadership positions.
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MS 499 Independent Studies in Military
Science (1-3 credits) **Each University will offer a different History course through the school in place of the MS 402 class.
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