Academics

Independent Courses

MILS 0180 Leadership Lab - 1 credit hours

A practical laboratory of applied leadership and skills. Student-planned, -organized and -conducted training, oriented toward leadership development. Laboratory topics include marksmanship, small unit tactics, multi-tiered programs focused on individual skill levels. Uniform and equipment provided. May be repeated for credit.

HIST 3370 U.S. Military History - 3 credit hours

U.S. military history from the colonial period to the present. The role of the military establishment in the nation, the historical evolution of its organization, and the basic strategic and tactical concepts which it has employed. Requirement for commissioning.

MS I Courses

MILS 1111 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING I-A - 1 Credit Hour

This course is designed for beginners, emphasizing the Army components of physical fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students are oriented to Army programs, planning, and training methodologies focused around functional fitness. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army Fitness test for record.

MILS 1112 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING I-B - 1 Credit Hour

This course serves as a continuation of MILS 1111, emphasizing the Army components of physical fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students continue to develop their understanding of Army programs, planning, and training methodologies focused around functional fitness to include leading small group practical exercises and developing small group fitness plans. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army Fitness test for record. Prerequisite: MILS 1111.

MILS 1141 Foundations of Leadership - 1 credit hour

Fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. The study of time management skills, basic drill and ceremony, physical fitness, repelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and marksmanship. MILS 0180-001 (Section 001) leadership lab and mandatory participation in independent physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise.

MILS 1142 Introduction of Leadership - 1 credit hour

Application of principles of leadership through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division ROTC students. Courses focus on communication skills, organizational ethics, and study and time management techniques. MILS 0180-001 (Section 001) leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise.

MS II Courses

MILS 2121 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING II-A - 1 Credit Hour

This course implements the Army's holistic and fitness models by improving student's physical and mental well-being by utilizing Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT). Building on concepts of the 100 level class, emphasizing on the Army components of physical fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army fitness test for record. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112.

MILS 2122 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING II-B - 1 Credit Hour

This course implements the Army's holistic and fitness models by improving student's physical and mental well-being by utilizing Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT). Continuation of MILS 2121 with emphasis on leadership of a small group or squad during physical training, supervising each individual's correct performance of stretching and calisthenics, as well as following assigned student's progression and taking responsibility for mentoring subordinates. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army fitness test for record. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112, MILS 2121.

MILS 2251 Individual/Team Development - 2 credit hours

Application of ethics-based leadership skills and fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Develop skills in oral presentations, concise writing, event planning, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and military tactics. MILS 0180-002 (Section 002) leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise.

MILS 2252 Individual/Team Tactics - 2 credit hours

Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and pre-execution checks. MILS 0180-002 (Section 002) leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise.

MS III Courses

MILS 3131 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING III-A - 1 Credit Hour

This course is designed to improve on existing previous levels of physical fitness and to develop the ability to design/implement physical fitness regiments structured for large groups or company sized elements. Focus is on achieving Army combat fitness standard and maintaining tactical readiness in dynamic environments in preparation for Army field training exercises. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army Fitness test for record and meet contracting standards. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112, MILS 2121, MILS 2122.

MILS 3132 MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING III-B - 1 Credit Hour

This course is a continuation of MILS 3131 to improve on existing previous levels of physical fitness and to develop the ability to design/implement physical fitness regiments structured for large groups or company sized elements. Focus is on achieving Army combat fitness standard and maintaining tactical readiness in dynamic environments in preparation for Army field training exercises. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army Fitness test for record and meet contracting standards. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112, MILS 2121, MILS 2122, MILS 3131.

MILS 3341 Leadership I - 3 credit hours

Development of ability to evaluate situations, plan and organize training, learn military tactics, review case studies in leadership management and develop teaching and briefing skills. MILS 0180-003 (Section 003) mandatory. Prerequisite: permission of PMS.

MILS 3342 Leadership II - 3 credit hours

Practical application of squad and platoon leadership in tactical situations; operation of small unit communications systems. Development of the leaders' ability to express themselves, analyze military problems, and prepare and deliver logical solutions. Demanding physical fitness training and performance-oriented instruction, in preparation for Summer Field Training. MILS 0180-003 (Section 003) mandatory. Prerequisite: permission of PMS.

MS IV Courses

MILS 4141. MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING IV-A - 1 Credit Hour

Putting together all of the personal fitness concepts learned in the previous classes with emphasis on leadership of large groups or a battalion sized organization, including planning and coordination of all physical fitness for the ROTC Battalion and evaluation of the personal fitness training and trainers. Coordination of individual training specific to fitness ends. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army Fitness test for record. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112, MILS 2121, MILS 2122, MILS 3131, MILS 3132.

MILS 4142. MILITARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONING IV-B - 1 Credit Hour

Continuation of 4141 with emphasis on grasping the Army's policy on physical fitness, fitness maintenance, and safety. Students hone their mastery with Army regulations and forms pertaining to physical fitness. Responsible for planning, documentation, testing and briefing of the ROTC Battalion's Physical Fitness Program. An essential objective for each student is to achieve a minimum score in the Army. Prerequisite: MILS 1111, MILS 1112, MILS 2121, MILS 2122, MILS 3131, MILS 3132, MILS 4141.

MILS 4341 Advanced Leadership I - 3 credit hours

Stresses leadership qualities necessary for Command and Staff functions and operations. Plan and conduct meetings, briefings and conferences. Introduction to the Army Logistical System and the Personnel Management System. Preparation of after-action reports. Plan and conduct physical training programs. MILS 0180-004 (Section 004) mandatory. Prerequisite: permission of PMS.

MILS 4342 Advanced Leadership II - 3 credit hours

Provides students with a basic working knowledge of the Military Justice System with emphasis on company-level actions and requirements, including Law of Land Warfare. Examines the ethical standards, professional roles, responsibilities, and uniqueness of the profession of officership. MILS 0180-004 (Section 004) mandatory. Prerequisite: permission of PMS.

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