Military Science (MS)

MS 1213 Group Leadership and Dynamics
This is an introductory course to military science and leadership. Emphasis on understanding leadership styles, evaluating personal leadership capabilities, problem-solving, teamwork, goal-setting, and cultivation of individual soldiering skills.

MS 1223 Introdution to the Military Profession
This course introduces Candidates to the challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Candidates learn how the development of life skills such as creative thinking, critical thinking, and effective communication form a foundation for success. Writing and briefing in the Army style will be introduced and reinforced through a series of in-class briefing and writing assignments. Candidates begin learning the basics of team dynamics and squad-level tactics. They are required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on, performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MSIV Candidates and supervised by GOLD Cadre.

MS 2113 Foundations of Leadership
This course explores the foundations of leadership with an added focus on the dimensions of creative and innovative leadership strategies and styles. Students learn to apply strategies of personal motivation and team- building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and events. Students also employ communication skills to lead troops in problem- solving exercises. Tactical skills including land navigation are stressed through a series of in-class and practical exercises in a field environment. Writing and briefing in the Army style are stressed through a series of written assignments and in-class briefings. Candidates are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on, performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab and 3-day field exercise supervised by GOLD Cadre.

MS 2123 Leadership and Decision Making
This course focuses on the basics of small-unit leadership and decision-making. The course introduces the Candidates to the Troop Leading Procedures and how to apply them to the 5-Paragraph Operations Order. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at the squad level. Writing and briefing in the Army style are stressed through a series of written assignments and in-class briefings. Candidates are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on, performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab and 3-day field exercise supervised by GOLD Cadre.

MS 3113 Military Leadership and Manangement
This course focuses on Army doctrine and the philosophy of military service. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Additionally, the course adds depth to the Candidate’s understanding of land navigation techniques and how to apply them in a tactical setting. Candidates are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on, performance- oriented environment during a weekly lab supervised by GOLD Cadre.

MS 3213 Military Tactics and Operations
This course focuses on leadership and decision-making. The course adds depth to the Candidate’s understanding of the Troop Leading Procedures and how to apply them to the 5-Paragraph Operations Order. At the conclusion of this course, Officer Candidates will be capable of planning, preparing, and executing training for a squad conducting small unit tactics. Writing and briefing in the Army style are also stressed through a series of written assignments and in-class briefings. Candidates will read two books during the semester that directly relate to the growth and development of their leadership skills. Candidates are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on, performance- oriented environment during a weekly lab and a 3-day field exercise supervised by GOLD Cadre.

MS 4113 Foundations of Tactical Leadership
This course focuses on applied leadership in small-unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where Candidates will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of direct-level leadership at the platoon level. Candidates will work directly with GOLD Cadre in the planning and facilitation of daily physical training, weekly labs, and a 3-day field training exercise. Throughout the semester there will be an emphasis on teaching and leading underclass Candidates on the execution of land navigation techniques in classroom and field settings. Candidates will also participate in weekly discussions with the Cadre of assigned reading to challenge their analytical skills and apply previously learned knowledge of leadership styles. At the conclusion of this course, Candidates will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of a

MS 4123 Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operation

MS 4123 is a continuation of MS4113 and focuses on
applied leadership in small unit operations. It is an academically challenging course where Candidates will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of direct-level leadership and small-unit tactics at the platoon level. Candidates will work directly with GOLD Cadre in the planning and facilitation of daily physical training, weekly labs, and a 3-day field training exercise. Throughout the semester there will be an emphasis on grading and providing feedback to underclass Candidates on the execution of Squad Tactical Exercises from issuance of the 5-Paragraph Operations Order, through the Troop Leading Procedures, and culminating in the facilitation of an After-Action Review. At the conclusion of this course, Candidates will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating, and leading a platoon in the execution of a missio