Discussion of the military's role in American Society, current society attitudes, sources of its leaders, and an examination of its structure. Spring only.

Students will gain insight and practical experience in the manager-leader skills of counseling using the Army's sixteen leadership dimensions as a model. The student will understand the elements of leadership, and undergo the Army's Leadership Assessment Program in class. Interactive role playing scenarios will be conducted and behavior recorded in a group setting. The student will be given individual feedback on the results of the assessment by scheduling a private appointment with the instructor. Spring only.

Military small unit tactical theory and application are taught and serve as a basis for leadership development. Introduces principals of combat contemporary operating environment, Geneva Law of Land Warfare, and military offensive and defensive operations. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. Spring only.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing, MILS 134 or instructor permission.

Capstone seminar designed to bring together all previous Military Science instruction. Examines contemporary leadership problems. Designed to provide the ROTC cadet with the basic management skills necessary for a foundation for future growth as a junior officer. Spring only.

Intensive examination of one or more special problems in military science. Possible areas of study include leadership dimensions, professional ethics, critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills as well as other topics in military science.

Prerequisite: MILS 14, MILS 15, MILS 24, MILS 25 and Department Chair permission.