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General Catalog 2002-2003
Posted March 14, 2002

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1010  Leadership Discovery I (2)
   Acquaints students with leadership, management, and life skills. Strong focus on assessing an individual's leadership strengths and weakness through classroom instruction and hands-on application via a wide variety of activities including rappelling, land navigation, rifle marksmanship, leadership reaction course, water survival, and small boat tactics. Introduces students to the Army culture and lifestyle through basic soldier skills including drill and ceremony and the wearing of the army battle dress uniform. Students must participate in a one or two hour lab each week which gives hands-on training for the above. Includes a rafting trip along the Green River.

1020  Leadership Discovery II (2)
   Continued leadership development and confidence building through practical exercises. Activities include helicopter assault and squad and platoon situational exercises. Includes the use of basic military skills as a vehicle for leader development. Introduces students to Army customs and traditions. Capstone events include a military dining-in and a combined military exercise with Weber State and BYU. Students are required to participate in a one or two hour lab each week which gives hands-on training for the above.

1060  Military Physical Readiness (1)
   A concentrated physical training program to prepare students for the rigors of military service and warfare through a systematic physical-conditioning program. Emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular development as well as stamina. Students must be enrolled in MIL S 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, or 4020. May be repeated for credit.

2010  Leadership Challenge I (3)
   Development of leadership and management skills through practical exercises, adventure training, and basic military skills. Emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making skills at the team level. Training exercises include cross-country navigation, rappelling, mountaineering, water safety, and rifle marksmanship. Includes a river rafting adventure trip.

2020  Leadership Challenge II (3)
   Continued progressive development of leadership and management skills. Implementation of decision-making procedures in a classroom and field environment. Practical application in leadership principles. Provides an assessment of skills learned. Leadership development is evaluated through execution of basic military skills. Exercises include: practical field training experience and a downhill ski day (All equipment and lift fees provided).

2090  Ranger Challenge (2)
   A concentrated physical- and military-skills training program to prepare students for participation in a regional military skills competition at Fort Hunter-Liggett, CA. Intense physical training requirements and rigorous raining schedule. Focus on teamwork and physical, mental, and emotional endurance. Students must be enrolled in MIL S 1010, 1020, 2010, 3010, 3020, 4010, or 4020 in order to participate.

2950  Basic Course Independent Study (2 to 3)
   A concentrated course of study that combines key elements of the Military Science 1000- and 2000-level courses. The purpose of this class is to qualify students for the Army ROTC Advanced course. For students who have missed one semester of 1000- or 2000-level courses.

3010  Leadership Assessment and Development I (3)
   Development of leadership skills within the framework of Army small-unit tactics and leadership. Course includes instruction on techniques for setting goals and standards, motivating and utilizing subordinates, coping with disruptive influences, and developing physical stamina. Instructor assesses student's leadership potential and establishes a program to strengthen deficient leadership dimensions. Realistic simulation exercises in leadership, decision-making, planning, organizing, delegation, administrative control, and interpersonal skills. Assessed proficiency in these areas provides an effective forecast of leadership effectiveness.

3020  Leadership Assessment and Development II (3)
   Continuation of MIL S 3010. Focus is on preparation for ROTC Advanced Camp.

3950  Independent Study (1 to 3)
   Students select advanced topics of interest and arrange credit under program adviser supervision in areas related to military science.

3960  Military History Leadership in Adversity (3)
   This course focuses on situational dynamics during times of conflict. These will introduce students to the dynamic challenges that leaders find themselves in while serving the Military. As part of a team, all students will take on the mantle of key players of America's Military History.

4010  Advanced Leadership I (4)
   Analysis of training management and other staff procedures as they relate to contemporary military leadership. Study of the military justice system and its application. A study of various ethical and professional issues related to junior military officers. Selected topics in advanced leadership and officership designed to prepare the student for commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

4020  Advanced Leadership II (4)
   Continuation of MIL S 4010.

4950  Senior Seminar (1 to 4)
   For students who wish to explore a professional military subject prior to commissioning. Topics and credit are arranged with program adviser.


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