Military Science Course Descriptions

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MLTY 101   Introduction to the Army and Army Weapons   1 Credit Hour
The first semester lays the foundation for the next four years of instruction. It concentrates on building a cadet's self-confidence on Army weapons, and on equipment. It begins with an explanation of ROTC and the organization of the U.S. Army. The remaining time trains each cadet on first aid skills, written communications, the customs and courtesies of the U.S. Army, and a physical fitness test.

MLTY 102   Introduction to Leadership and Army Weapons   1 Credit Hour
The cadet is taught the theory of leadership, concentrating on the traits of a leader and the principles of leadership. The second block of instruction provides the cadet with the opportunity to handle and operate U.S. Army weapons. Additionally, one block of instruction centers around introduction to map reading. The semester culminates with a physical fitness test.

MLTY 201   Leadership, Military Skills, and First Aid   2 Credit Hours
The cadet is trained on basic military map reading, land navigation, first aid, military writing, and leadership. Leadership study builds on the first year and examines different leadership styles. Physical fitness is again tested.

MLTY 202  Operations and Tactics, Professional Knowledge Subjects, and Radio Communication    2 Credit Hours
The second semester begins with basic individual combat techniques and squad offensive and defensive operations. Instruction is given on oral communication, and cadets present a briefing. Further instruction is given on professional knowledge subjects and radio communication.

MLTY 301   Leadership Theory, Tactics, and Basic Military Skills   3 Credit Hours
The curriculum for the junior year is primarily designed to instruct all cadets on leadership theory and basic Army tactics. Cadets receive detailed instruction on leadership practices, subordinate motivation, and ethics. Additional instruction in small unit tactics, land navigation and tactical orders. Contracted cadets participate in one 24-hour field training exercise, 81.5 hour leadership labs, weekly physical training and weapons familiarization.

MLTY 302   Doctrine of Land Warfare, Squad and Platoon Tactics, and Advanced Military Skills   2 Credit Hours
The curriculum for the second semester is designed to build on the leadership theory that was presented in MLTY 301. Tactical operations focus on platoon level operations. Detailed instruction includes training management, land navigation, leadership skill and ethics. Cadets who are contracted will participate in one 24-hour field training exercise, 14 1.5 hour labs, weekly physical training and attend Advanced Camp at FT Lewis, WA.

MLTY 401   Contemporary Military Subjects, Ethics, and Professional Military Development   3 Credit Hours
The main focus of the senior year is to prepare cadets for their first assignments as a second lieutenants. Cadets learn how to plan and conduct military training. They also receive instruction on the Army logistical system and precommissioning requirements. A highlight of this semester is a block of instruction examining the ethics and professionalism of the officer corps. Those cadets who successfully completed Advanced Camp will further their leadership development by acting as trainers and leadership evaluators for the MS 301 and MS 302 contracted cadets.

MLTY 402   Professional Military Development    2 Credit Hours
The cadet's final semester centers around military law and additional skills required as a professional officer. Each cadet prepares and presents several oral presentations. The capstone of the senior year is precommissioning activities, which represent the cadet's final preparation before being commissioned as an officer in the United States Army.