ADVANCED COURSE
Junior- Fall Semester
Course Overview
MS 301 challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities.
The focus is developing cadets' tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC's summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
Course Objectives
Leadership
- Explain the Leadership Development Program (LDP) evaluation cycle
- Write a self-evaluation of leader actions taken during Leadership Labs
Values and Ethics
- Explain the relationship Army Values and the Army's Equal Opportunity program
Personal Development
- Observe the Warrior Ethos in fellow cadets/cadres
- Embody the Warrior Ethos in Leadership Labs and cadet interactions
Personal Development
- Define standards for the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
- Write short-term and long-term goals to prepare for APFT
- Describe the factors of Suicide Prevention
- Deliver one or more of the four types of Military Briefings
Officership
- Apply the composite risk management process in the orders process
- Apply the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremony to squad formation
Tactics and Techniques
- Apply troop leading procedures to accomplish squad operations
- Apply map reading, land navigation and terrain analysis to squad operations
- Apply fundamentals of Army Operations
- Pass CWST
Junior - Spring Semester
Course Overview
MS 302 uses increasingly intense situational applying team leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations at the small unit level. Cadets review aspects of full spectrum operations. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in the operation orders process.
The focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the contemporary operating environment (COE). MS 302 cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC).
Course Objectives
Leadership
- Apply situational leadership actions in leading a small unit
- Analyze the factors that motivate Soldiers
Values and Ethics
- Explain rules of engagement and the Law of Land Warfare
- Apply the Warrior Ethos
Personal Development
- Apply principles of time management, effective writing, and communication
- Present effective briefings
Officership
- Describe the Brigade Combat Team (BCT)
- Explain Army Full Spectrum Operations
Tactics and Techniques
- Apply the Operations Orders Process
- Demonstrate knowledge of platoon tactical operations
- Explain FOB Operations
Senior - Fall Semester
Course Overview
The MS 401 course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as an MSL III Cadet, to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets. MS IV Cadets will learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), the Army Writing Style and the Army's Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events. Cadets will learn how to safely conduct this training by understanding and employing the Risk Management Process. MS IV Cadets will learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
Cadets will learn about the special trust proposed by the US Constitution to Army Officers-a trust above and beyond other professions. Cadets will learn Army Values and Ethics and how to apply them to everyday life as well as in Operating Environments. The MS IV Cadet will learn about the officer's role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, with Counseling Subordinates, Administrative Discipline and Separations, and methods for Officer Career Management.
Course Objectives
Leadership
- Apply Army leader attributes and core competencies as Cadet battalion leaders
- Perform the duties of a Cadet battalion staff position
- Evaluate underclass Cadets using the leadership development program (LDP)
Values and Ethics
- Apply Army leader ethics in decision making
- Enforce Army policy pertaining to EO and SHARP programs
- Relate the law of land warfare and rules of engagement to Army operations
- Explain your obligations as a US service member under the code of conduct
- Understand your role in the UCMJ process/explain the types of admin discipline and separations
Personal Development
- Explain the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program and identify leader responsibilities
- Identify methods to reduce and manage stress as a leader
- Write a memorandum that effectively communicates using Army Writing Standards
Officership
- Incorporate the risk management process into training activities
- Explain the profession of arms and officership as it relates to civilian professions
- Understand the duties of staff organization roles and responsibilities
- Counsel underclass Cadets to improve performance
- Write an officer evaluation report support form
- Explain the importance of actively managing your career as an Army officer
- Conduct training meetings to plan, execute and assess training
Tactics and Techniques
- Mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets during tactical operations
- Apply the training management process through OPORDs, rehearsals and rock drills
- Apply the Military Decision Making Process at battalion training meetings
Senior - Spring Semester
Course Overview
MS 402 explores the dynamics of leading Soldier's in Full Spectrum Operations in the Operating Environment (OE). Cadets examine differences in Customs and Courtesies, Principles of War, and Rules of Engagement in the face of Terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with Non-Government Organizations, Civilians on the Battlefield, and Host Nation Support and explore Counterinsurgency Operations. Cadets will learn what Support Services are available to assist Soldiers and their Families in times of need such as; Red Cross, CFC, AER, etc. MS IVs will develop and present a Battle Analysis and participate in a Staff Ride at an historic military site.
The course places significant emphasis on preparing Cadets for their first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and "What Now, Lieutenant?" exercises to prepare Cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
Course Objectives
Leadership
- Apply Army leader attributes and core competencies as Cadet battalion leaders
- Mentor the personal development of underclass Cadets
- Explain the different installation support services available to Soldiers and Family members
Values and Ethics
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Army's programs on equal opportunity (EO) and Sexual Harassment/Assault and Response Prevention (SHARP)
- Demonstrate proper leader ethics and analyze Army leader ethics case studies
Personal Development
- Prepare a personal developmental plan using the junior officer developmental support form and officer evaluation report model
Officership
- Develop and present a battle analysis case study brief of a historic military battle
- Explain how cultural awareness can impact a unit and mission
- Identify and explain the culture of terrorism
- Understand the different non-Gov. orgs, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support that can impact unit operations
- Demonstrate good management of personal finances
- Explain the correct procedures in the supply and maintenance process
Tactics and Techniques
- Apply the principles of force protection and operational security in Full Spectrum Operations (FSO)
- Explain counterinsurgency operations in FSO
- Conduct CASEVAC procedures at unit level
