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. This
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.
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MS
401 Leadership and Management
This
course transitions the focus of
student learning from being
trained, mentored, and evaluated
to learning how to train,
mentor, and evaluate underclass
students. Students learn the
duties and responsibilities of
an Army staff officer. Students
will also learn about the
special trust; proposed by the
U. S. constitution to Army
officers. Further, students will
learn Army values and ethics and
how to apply them to everyday
life as well as in the
contemporary operating
environment. Finally, students
will learn about the officers’
role in the Uniform Code of
Military Justice, counseling
subordinates, administrative
actions and methods on how to
best manage their career as army
officers. Lect. 2, Lab 2
Prerequisite: MS 302. Offered
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MS 403
American Military History |
**Each University will offer a different History course through the school in place of the MS 403 class.
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