MSL 101. Basic Military Science. 1 Credit Hour.
Introduction to Army organizations, military customs and courtesies, basic stationary and marching drills, basic map reading, land navigation, drown-proofing, rappelling, river crossing techniques, physical fitness training, and practical exercises in field discipline. Requires outdoor leadership laboratory and at least one weekend field training exercise.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
MSL 102. Basic Military Science. 1 Credit Hour.
Introduction to basic leadership principles and traits, army command and staff officer duties, awards, decorations, individual military tactics, field discipline, patrolling techniques, radio telephone procedures, rappelling and river crossing. Requires outdoor leadership laboratory and at least one weekend field training exercise.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MSL 201. Basic Military Science. 2 Credit Hours.
Instruction to squad and platoon marching drills, development of physical fitness training programs, conduct on military training and inspections, leadership techniques, advanced map reading, rappelling and river crossing techniques. Requires outdoor leadership laboratory and at least one weekend field training exercise.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
MSL 202. Basic Military Science. 2 Credit Hours.
Continued instruction in drill and ceremonies, radio/telephone procedures, nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare, practical land navigation, orienteering, and introduction to combat troop leading procedures. Requires outdoor leadership laboratory and at least one weekend field training exercise.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MSL 301. Basic Military Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Classroom and field experience in leading squads and platoons in both garrison and combat environments. Practical exercises in combat troop leading procedures. Advanced physical fitness training to include endurance runs and tactical road marches. Requires outdoor leadership laboratory and at least one weekend field training exercise.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
MSL 302. Advanced Military Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Classroom instruction and field experience in combat troop leading procedures for offensive, defensive and patrolling missions. Advanced written and practical land navigation exercises. Company level drill and ceremonies to include manual of arms. Classroom and practical exercises on requests for artillery and mortar fires. Practical experience with training underclassmen in first aid and individual tactics.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MSL 401. Advanced Military Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Instruction instills an uncompromising commitment to the Army Ethic, enhances thought processes and decision-making skills, and relates officer behavior to cadet leadership roles. Students are primarily responsible for the command and control of the cadet battalion for training purposes. Student's role is principally one of officer leader at the platoon (30 or more under classmen) and higher levels and cadet instructor/evaluator. Rifle qualification. Company level drill and ceremonies to include manual of arms.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
MSL 402. Advanced Military Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Capstone course in the preparation for a commission as a second lieutenant. The training is intended to solidify the commitment to officership, reinforce individual competencies, and afford maximum practical officer leader experiences through responsible leadership positions within the cadet battalion command and staff.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MSL 440. Studies in Military History. 3 Credit Hours.
Supervised readings and independent study in military history.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
MSL 499. Independent Studies in U.S. Military History. 3 Credit Hours.
Supervised readings and independent study in United States Military History. Writing requirements.
Components: THI.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
