MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES

Waiving of any course prerequisites requires prior departmental authorization.

MIL 102 Leadership Practicum (2) F.  Fall Freshman Lab. Examines leadership in basic tactical and patrolling operations. Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement. Students practice leadership according to 16 principles and learn basic individual soldier skills.

MIL 105 Rappelling and Military Rifle Marksmanship (1) DD. Course teaches techniques and methods of rappelling, rope management, knot tying, small bore rifle marksmanship and range safety.  May be substituted for physical education activity credit.  Category five - Physical Education under General Studies.

MIL 112 Leadership Practicum (2) Sp.  Spring Freshman Lab. Continuation of MIL 102. Examines advanced squad and platoon tactical operations with emphasis on patrolling operations. Topics include: leadership techniques, basic first aid, and problem-solving exercises. A tactical field application exercise and physical fitness conditioning program are included as course requirements. Students perform duties as leaders of small units.

MIL 116 Foundations of Officership (1) F.  Fall Freshman Class.  The course introduces the student to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer's responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the semester addresses "life skills" including fitness and time management. This course is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer's role in the Army.

MIL 126 Basic Leadership (1) Sp. Spring Freshman Class. This course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in MIL 116 Foundations of Officership, by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. "Life skills" lessons in this semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion of this semester, students are prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organization. Additionally, students will be increasingly required to demonstrate knowledge of leadership fundamentals and communications (written and oral). Prerequisite: MIL 116 or the consent of the Department Chairperson.

MIL 202 Leadership Practicum (2) F.  Fall Sophomore Lab. Course examines squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations and leadership procedures in patrolling operations.  Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement.  Students will perform various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. To be taken concurrently and required for students in MIL 216.

MIL 210 Introduction to Survival and Cross-Country Orienteering (2) DD. Introduction to survival techniques and how to read a map and use a compass to negotiate a land navigation course. Additionally, the course provides basic tips about how to survive in the outdoors. Prerequisite: MIL 105 and MIL 116, or the consent of Department Chairperson.

MIL 212 Leadership Practicum (2) Sp.  Spring Sophomore Lab. Continuation of MIL 202 to examine advanced squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations, reaction to obstacles, and leadership procedures in patrolling operations.  Includes a tactical application exercise and participation in physical fitness conditioning as a course requirement.  Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction. To be taken concurrently and required for students in MIL 226.

MIL 216 Individual Leadership Studies (2) F. Fall Sophomore Class. This semester is designed to develop within the student a knowledge of self, self-confidence and individual skills. Through experiential learning activities, students will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and apply communication, feedback and conflict-resolution skills. Building upon the fundamentals introduced in MIL 116/MIL 126, this course delves into several aspects of communication and leadership theory. The focus of the semester is on critical "life skills" which enable the student's future success. The course concludes with a major leadership and problem-solving case study which draws upon previous instruction. Prerequisite: MIL 116 and 126 or the consent of the Department Chairperson. To be taken concurrently with MIL 202.

MIL 220 Advanced Survival Skills (2) DD.  Provides the student with knowledge and practical experience in field expedient first aid and selected survival subjects.  Course emphasizes first aid, land navigation, shelters, traps and snares, and water procurement.

MIL 226 Leadership and Teamwork (2) Sp. Spring Sophomore Class.  This course focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Experiential learning activities are designed to challenge students' current beliefs, knowledge and skills. This semester takes the approach of placing students in a wide variety of group exercises designed to emphasize various leadership competencies and insights. The instructor, acting as facilitator, helps guide student processing of the events to derive the leadership, group dynamics and problem-solving lessons that the exercises offer. Practical "life skills" are emphasized throughout. Prerequisites: MIL 116, 126, 216 or the consent of the Department Chairperson. To be taken concurrently with MIL 212.

MIL 283 Introduction to Research Methods in Military Science (1-2) DD. Introduction to basic research in military science. Individual and team projects involving methods for solving military science related research problems. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

MIL 302 Leadership Practicum (2) F.  Fall Junior Lab. Examines squad and platoon offensive and defensive operations, the patrol leader in patrolling operations, and a tactical application exercise.  Participation in physical fitness conditioning and a tactical application exercise is required.  Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction.  Prerequisite:  Advanced-course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled in MIL 316.

MIL 312 Leadership Practicum (2) Sp.  Spring Junior Lab. Familiarization with military firearms; includes assembly and disassembly; tactical communications; and the field artillery request and a tactical application exercise.  Participation in physical fitness conditioning and a tactical application exercise is required.  Students will perform in various leadership roles and present classroom instruction.  Prerequisite:  Advanced-course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled MIL 326.

MIL 316 Leadership and Problem Solving (3) F.  Fall Junior Class. Provides the student with no prior military or cadet experience the ability to quickly learn essential cadet knowledge and  skills necessary for successful performance of cadet tasks. Following an introduction to the principles of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, lessons will cover: the Leader Development Program, planning and conducting individual and small unit training, basic tactical principles, reasoning skills and the military-specific application of these skills in the form of the Army's troop-leading procedures. The course concludes with a detailed examination of officership, which culminates in a five-hour officership case study. Prerequisite: 6 credits in Military Science, Department Chairperson approval, and concurrent enrollment in MIL 302.

MIL 320 Introduction to U.S. Army Organizations and Equipment (1) DD.  Provides students with an overview of the organization and structure of the United States Army, the role and missions of the Army Nurse Corps, and an introduction to the equipment, organization and tactics of Army combat units.  Prerequisite:  Acceptance into an accredited four-year nursing program.

MIL 326 Leadership and Ethics (3) Sp. Spring Junior Class. Continues the focus from MIL 316 on doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Instructional modules include: Army branches, Army leadership philosophy, dynamics of a group environment, oral and written presentation skills, culminating in instruction in national and Army values and ethics. This critical semester synthesizes the various components of training, leadership and team building. Prerequisite: MIL 316 and concurrent enrollment in MIL 312.

MIL 330 Leadership and Small Unit Operations (1) DD.  Examines the principles of leadership and how they relate to small unit operations, to include the role and responsibilities of the medical service officer in evaluating and treating injured, sick and wounded people.  Prerequisite:  MIL 320

MIL 402  Leadership Practicum (2) F.  Fall Senior Lab. Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management. Participation in physical fitness conditioning and tactical application exercise is required.  Students will perform in various leadership positions and present classroom instruction. Prerequisite: Advanced-course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled in MIL 416.

MIL 412 Leadership Practicum (2) Sp.  Spring Senior Lab. Practical applications in problem analysis, decision making, planning and organization, delegation and control, and development of interpersonal skills required for effective management, includes a tactical application exercise.  Participation in physical fitness conditioning is required.  Students will perform various leadership roles and conduct classroom instruction.  Prerequisite: Advanced-course status, to be taken concurrently, and required for students enrolled in MIL 426.

MIL 416 Leadership and Management (3) F.  Fall Senior Class.  A series of lessons designed to enable students to make informed career decisions as they prepare for commissioning and service as Second Lieutenants. Classes concentrate on Army operations and training management, and communications and leadership skills, which support the final transition from cadet/student to Lieutenant/leader. Subjects include: The Army Training Management System, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. At the end of this semester, students should possess the fundamental skills, attributes and abilities to operate as a competent leader in the cadet battalion. Prerequisite: Advanced- course status and concurrent enrollment in MIL 402.

MIL 420 Training and Logistics Management (1) DD.  Familiarizes student with the components of the U.S. Army Training Management and Logistics System.  In addition, examines international military power , advanced problem-solving, planning/coordination/execution of special events and leadership pursuits as an army 2nd Lieutenant. Prerequisite:  MIL 330.

MIL 426 Officership (3) Sp.  Spring Senior Class.  A series of lessons that provide a review of the ethical dimensions of leadership, law in leadership, organizing for military operations to include historical case studies, personnel, supply and maintenance administration and management, personal financial planning and entering the service. The semester concludes with a 12-lesson experiential exercise simulating assignment as a new Lieutenant in a unit. Prerequisite: MIL 416, Advanced-course status, and concurrent enrollment in MIL 412.

MIL 430 Military Justice and Leadership (1) DD.  Study of the U.S. Army Military Justice System and examination of the working relationships between nurses, doctors, and administrative staffs at Army hospitals.  Prerequisite:  MIL 420.

MIL 450 Independent Research/Project (1-5) DD.  Investigation of a research problem, project, or topic on an individual conference basis. Prerequisite: Minimum of a 2.5 GPA and departmental approval.