COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP
The following Army ROTC courses are taught at Capital University and offered to Franklin University students. Students attend classes at Capital University but credit is awarded by Franklin University.
MS 111 Leadership and Personal Development (2 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
MS 112 Introduction to Tactical Leadership (2 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is an overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Continued emphasis is placed on recruitment and retention of students. Cadre role models and the building of stronger relationships among the students through common experience and practical interaction are critical aspects of the MS 112 experience.
MS 211 Innovative Team Leadership (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises, and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
MS 212 Foundations of Tactical Leadership (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimension of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course provides a smooth transition into Adaptive Tactical Leadership (MS 311). Students develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
MS 311 Adaptive Tactical Leadership (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course challenges students to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Students receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self- evaluations, students continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is on developing students’ tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
MS 312 Leadership in Changing Environments (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build student awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Students review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operation orders. The focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students in this course are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC).
MS 313 Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the MS III course of study.
Warrior Forge: A five-week summer training course held at Fort Lewis, Washington. This course is designed to develop leadership in a demanding environment and to evaluate the student’s officer potential. Cadets are ranked upon the completion of this training. Topics include confidence training, weapons familiarization, land navigation, and small unit tactics.
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