Army ROTC (MILS)

MILS 10001. Introduction to the Army. 1 Hour.

This course focuses on small group leadership and introducing the student to the Army as an organization. Students learn time management, drill and ceremony, military customs and courtesies, basic map reading, water safety and first aid. Introduction to the organization, values, ethics, personal development and the role of the Army. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 10101. Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership. 1 Hour.

Continuation of MILS 10001. Topics include the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, the Army Leadership Requirements Model, intermediate map reading/orienteering, and basic field craft. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 11001. Basic Marksmanship. 1 Hour.

Introduction to safe use of a rifle and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities, and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visit to fire at a local indoor rifle range. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 20002. Leadership and Decision Making. 2 Hours.

This course focuses on basic Army leadership doctrine and develops the student's skills by introducing them to small unit tactics. Students learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving by using Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Additional topics include the value of diversity, understanding the officer`s role in leading change, management skills, and the fundamentals of the Army as a profession. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MILS 10001 and MILS 10101 or departmental consent. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 20102. Army Doctrine and Team Development. 2 Hours.

Continuation of MILS 20002. Topics include Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), time management, military writing, and basic tactics. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MILS 10001, MILS 10101, and MILS 20002 or departmental consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 21001. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship. 1 Hour.

Course to teach students the fundamentals of Advanced Rifle Marksmanship. Class is conducted once a week with topics including: Air rifle, small bore firing, advanced practical exercises of different shooting positions and marksmanship competition with other universities. Prerequisite: MILS 11001. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 30004. Applied Leadership I. 4 Hours.

This course focuses on the development of managerial and leadership abilities and the practical application of these skills during 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical situations. This course prepares the student to excel at the ROTC Advanced Camp (normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior year). One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Departmental consent and (MILS 10001, MILS 10101, MILS 20002, and MILS 20102; or completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp; or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces). (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 30104. Applied Leadership II. 4 Hours.

Continuation of MILS 30004. This course prepares the student to excel at the ROTC Advanced Camp (normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior year). Requirements include one 48 hour weekend field training exercise per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Departmental consent and MILS 10001, MILS 10101, MILS 20002, MILS 20102 and MILS 30004; or completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp; or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 40001. Advanced Military Issues. 1 Hour.

Individual study for advanced undergraduates. Students will research, write a paper, and give an oral presentation of a current military issue. Prerequisite: PMS approval. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

MILS 40004. Advanced Leadership I. 4 Hours.

This course focuses on the study of various military organizations and their role in military operations. Discussion of command and staff management in military organizations, executive responsibility of Army commissioned officers, service customs, courtesies, and traditions. The senior year includes the study of personnel management, professional ethics, the military justice system, and the Army's training and maintenance management system. This course prepares students to assume responsibilities as a commissioned officer upon graduation. One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Departmental consent and MILS 30004 and MILS 30104. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 40101. Advanced Military Correspondence. 1 Hour.

Practicum for advanced undergraduates. Students submit prepared military correspondence projects written in the military style using military forms and formats. Prerequisite: PMS approval. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

MILS 40104. Advanced Leadership II. 4 Hours.

Continuation of MILS 40004. This course prepares students to assume responsibilities as a commissioned officer upon graduation. One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Departmental consent and MILS 30004, MILS 30104 and MILS 40004. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 50004. Applied Leadership I. 4 Hours.

This course focuses on the development of managerial and leadership abilities and the practical application of these skills during 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical situations. This course prepares the student to excel at the ROTC Advanced Camp (normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior year). One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Must be a graduate student, departmental consent, as well as MILS 10001, MILS 10101, MILS 20002 and MILS 20102; or completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp; or completion of Basic Training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 50104. Applied Military Leadership. 4 Hours.

Development of managerial and leadership abilities, maximizing performance-oriented 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical infantry situations. The training is intended to prepare the student for the ROTC Advanced Camp experienced normally in the summer prior to the 6000 level courses. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week, plus 3 hours of physical training are conducted weekly. One weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Corequisite: Lab Component. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

MILS 60004. Advanced Leadership I Graduate. 4 Hours.

This course focuses on the study of various military organizations and their role in military operations. Discussion of command and staff management in military organizations, executive responsibility of Army commissioned officers, service customs, courtesies, and traditions. This year includes the study of personnel management, professional ethics, the military justice system, and the Army's training and maintenance management system. This course prepares students to assume responsibilities as a commissioned officer upon graduation. One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 3 hours (conducted Tuesday - Thursday) per week. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, departmental consent, and MILS 30004 and MILS 30104. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Fall)

MILS 60104. Advanced Leadership II. 4 Hours.

Advanced Leadership II, focuses on your development as a leader and an Army officer. You will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level. You will also learn about Army programs that relate to counseling for subordinates, the evaluation of performance and career planning, values and ethics, and legal responsibilities. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with how to plan, prepare, execute, and continuously assess the conduct of training at the company grade officer level. Corequisite: Lab Component. Prerequisite: Department Consent. (Typically offered: Spring)