MIL 100. Leadership Laboratory. (1 h)

Basic military skills instruction designed to technically and tactically qualify the student for assumption of an officer leadership position at the small-unit level. Students learn the skills necessary to operate in a military environment and practical application of the basic leadership tenant. Focus is on teamwork, communication skills and application of basic military principles. MIL 100 in the fall is required for contracted AROTC cadets (including those conditionally contracted), advance designee scholarship winners. C-MIL 121.

MIL 101. Leadership Laboratory. (1 h)

Basic military skills instruction designed to technically and tactically qualify the student for assumption of an officer leadership position at the small-unit level. Students learn the skills necessary to operate in a military environment and practical application of the basic leadership tenant. Focus is on teamwork, communication skills and application of basic military principles. MIL 101 in the spring is required for contracted AROTC cadets (including those conditionally contracted), advance designee scholarship winners. C-MIL 122.

MIL 102. Leadership Laboratory. (1 h)

Basic military skills instruction designed to technically and tactically qualify the student for assumption of an officer leadership position at the small-unit level. Students learn the skills necessary to operate in a military environment and practical application of the basic leadership tenant. Focus is on teamwork, communication skills and application of basic military principles. MIL 102 in the fall is required for contracted AROTC cadets (including those conditionally contracted), advance designee scholarship winners. C-MIL 123.

MIL 103. Leadership Laboratory. (1 h)

Basic military skills instruction designed to technically and tactically qualify the student for assumption of an officer leadership position at the small-unit level. Students learn the skills necessary to operate in a military environment and practical application of the basic leadership tenant. Focus is on teamwork, communication skills and application of basic military principles. MIL 103 in the spring is required for contracted AROTC cadets (including those conditionally contracted), advance designee scholarship winners. C-MIL 124.

MIL 104. Advanced Leadership Lab. (1 h)

Focuses on practical application of time management, small unit organization, communication, and other leadership concepts learned in class to accomplish assigned missions. Laboratory sessions can be tactical (conducting a small unit mission) or managerial (solving an organizational problem). Grading is based on performance in leadership positions, teamwork, and application of principles from class instruction. MIL 225 cadets will conduct training and be evaluated on their application of tactical and managerial skills learned in military science classes to solve problems or complete tactical missions. MIL104 in the fall is required for contracted AROTC cadets (including those conditionally contracted), advance designee scholarship winners. C-MIL 225.

MIL 105. Advanced Leadership Lab. (1 h)

Focuses on practical application of time management, small unit organization, communication, and other leadership concepts learned in class to accomplish assigned missions. Laboratory sessions can be tactical (conducting a small unit mission) or managerial (solving an organizational problem). Grading is based on performance in leadership positions, teamwork, and application of principles from class instruction. MIL 226 cadets will conduct training and be evaluated on their application of tactical and managerial skills learned in military science classes to solve problems or complete tactical missions. MIL 105 in the spring is required for contracted AROTC cadets. C-MIL 226.

MIL 106. Advanced Leadership Lab. (1 h)

Focuses on practical application of time management, small unit organization, communication, and other leadership concepts learned in class to accomplish assigned missions. Laboratory sessions can be tactical (conducting a small unit mission) or managerial (solving an organizational problem). Grading is based on performance in leadership positions, teamwork, and application of principles from class instruction. MIL 227 cadets are required to plan training scenarios conducted at lab, supervise sessions, and build teams and future leaders through assessment and feedback. MIL 106 in the fall is required for contracted AROTC cadets. C-MIL 227.

MIL 107. Advanced Leadership Lab. (1 h)

Focuses on practical application of time management, small unit organization, communication, and other leadership concepts learned in class to accomplish assigned missions. Laboratory sessions can be tactical (conducting a small unit mission) or managerial (solving an organizational problem). Grading is based on performance in leadership positions, teamwork, and application of principles from class instruction. MIL 228 cadets are required to plan training scenarios conducted at lab, supervise sessions, and build teams and future leaders through assessment and feedback. MIL 107 in the spring is required for contracted AROTC cadets. C-MIL 228.

MIL 114. Leadership. (1.5 h)

An examination of the fundamentals contributing to the development of a personal style of leadership with emphasis on the dimensions of junior executive management.

MIL 121. Introduction to the Army. (1 h)

Students receive an introduction to the Army Profession and examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The primary focus is developing a basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Students also begin learning map reading and land navigation. Students will have initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and team building as well as an introduction to the skills critical for effective leadership including effective communication, teamwork, ethics, and cultural awareness. 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.

MIL 122. Foundations of Leadership. (1 h)

Introduces students to the personal attributes and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and builds individual skills and knowledge applicable to Army operations, both tactical and organizational, in order to develop students into exceptional leaders. Students receive awareness training in Antiterrorism and introductory classes in tactics that will be the foundation throughout their military careers.

MIL 123. Leadership and Ethics. (2 h)

The course adds depth to the students’ knowledge of leadership styles and strategies by developing an understanding of team dynamics and assessing personal leadership traits in order to develop team leadership capabilities. The Army Profession is presented through the exploration of Cultural Awareness, Values, Ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercise.

MIL 124. Army Doctrine and Decision Making. (2 h)

Students will gain insight to analytical techniques, creative thinking skills and the Army problem solving process as related to situations faced by leaders. Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment. Highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders, cultural considerations, unit dynamics, interaction with the media and care for subordinate's physical and mental well-being. Places lessons learned from MIL 124 on the Army leadership framework and the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations to prepare cadets for leadership roles as they enter the advanced courses.

MIL 225. Training Management and the Warfighting Functions. (3 h)

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, they continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. Students will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of Training Management and how the Army operates through the Warfighting functions. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. P - MIL 124 (or equivalent credit as determined by the professor of military science). C - MIL 104.

MIL 226. Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations. (3 h)

Uses increasingly challenging leadership opportunities to build cadet confidence and skills in leading tactical and garrison operations up to platoon level. Cadets will analyze, test, and relate the fundamentals of direct level leadership and small unit tactics at the platoon level. At the conclusion of this course, you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a platoon in the execution of a mission. Focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the contemporary operating environment. P - MIL 225 (or equivalent credit as determined by the professor of military science) C - MIL 105.

MIL 227. The Army Officer. (3 h)

Students will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior Army officers supporting Multidomain Operations. Students will also learn to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level using the Training Management Process. At the conclusion of this course, you will be familiar with the Operations Process and Planning, conducting Unit Training, Multidomain Operations, and Unit Readiness. Cadets will learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Army's principles of training management. Students will conduct scenario based training to learn how to apply the Army values and ethics and will learn about the officer's role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, counseling subordinates, administrative actions and methods on how to best manage their career as an Army officer. P- MIL 124 (or equivalent credit as determined by the professor of military science). C - MIL 106.

MIL 228. Company Grade Leadership. (3 h)

Continuation of MIL 227 with emphasis on the transition from cadet to officer. Explores the dynamics of leading military operations in the complex environment facing military officers. Cadets will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to unit level leader roles and responsibilities. You will learn about Army programs that support counseling subordinates and evaluating performance, values and ethics, career planning, and legal responsibilities. P- MIL 227 (or equivalent credit as determined by the professor of military science). C - MIL 107.

MIL 229. American Military History. (3 h)

The American military experience with emphasis on the ideas and activities contributing to the development of the United States' unique military establishment. Particular emphasis on civilian control of the military. Credit not allowed for both MIL 229 and HST 369. P-Prerequisite override required.