MSL - Military Science and Leadership

Introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a big picture understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.

Produces a Cadet who accepts the Army as a values-based organization and embraces the scholar-athlete-warrior ethos; who is familiar with individual roles and responsibilities in support of team efforts and problem solving processes in military and non-military situations. Focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies.

Open only to (and required of) students in MSL 101. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Learn and practice basic leadership and development skills. Build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills that can be applied throughout life.

Open only to (and required of) students in MSL 102. Learn and practice basic leadership and development skills. Build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills that can be applied throughout life.

Open to all students. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

Open to all students. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

Primarily is drawn from the Adaptability ALA. The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Comprehension of the officer’s role in Leading Change by applying Innovative Solutions to Problems in concert with the Principles of Mission Command. 

IOT understands and demonstrates Cross-Cultural Competencies as they relate to Army doctrine and how they apply in a combatant commander’s Engagement Strategies. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service. The ability to lead and follow is also covered.

Open only to (and required of) students in MSL 201. Learn and practice basic leadership and development skills.

Open only to (and required of) students in MSL 202. Build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills that can be applied throughout life.

Open to all students. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

Open to all students. Participate in and learn to lead a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

A five-week basic leadership training course conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Student receives pay. Travel, lodging, and most meal costs are defrayed by the Army. The environment is rigorous. Introduction to leadership and self and team development. Individual leads groups of 9-40 students to learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Develops communication skills to improve individual and group performance.

Challenges cadets to study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes values and core leader competencies.

Challenges cadets to study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level. Cadets will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a squad and platoon in the execution of a mission during a Leadership Lab or a Leader Training Exercise (LTX). 

Open only to students in the associated MSL 301. Involves leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of various training and activities with basic course students and for the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.

Open only to students in the associated MSL 302. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.

Required of students in MSL 301. Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

Required of students in MSL 302. Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

A five-week course conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Only open to students who have completed MSL 301 and MSL 302. Student receives pay. This advanced leadership course is highly structured and demanding, stressing small unit leadership under varying conditions. Students focus on communication skills and apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individuals and teams. Individual leadership performance is evaluated.

Cadets will practice, develop and apply critical thinking skills pertaining to Army leadership, Army Values and ethics and small unit tactics at platoon level. Cadets will be able to plan, coordinate, navigate and lead a platoon in future operational environments. Successful completion of course will assist in preparing Cadets for BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning. 

Cadets will practice, develop and apply critical thinking skills pertaining to Army leadership, Army Values and ethics and small unit tactics at platoon level. Cadets will be able to plan, coordinate, navigate and lead a platoon in future operational environments. Successful completion of course will assist in preparing Cadets for BOLC B course and is a mandatory requirement for commissioning.

Open only to students in the associated MSL 401. Involves leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of training activities with the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.

Open only to students in the associated MSL 402. Involves leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of training activities with the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.

Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.

For students who desire to develop themselves as future Army Leaders who are ready to meet any physical challenge sent their way. Focusing more of their efforts on teaching and instructing the new physical fitness training standards to successfully execute the physical missions of the Army.

Open only to students who have taken MSL 421, MSL 422. Involves increased leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of training activities with the ROTC Program as a whole. Students will refine their leadership skills by being assigned more demanding roles within the army leadership responsible positions and utilize those skills to develop their subordinates.

For the student who desires to develop themselves as future Army Leaders who are ready to meet any physical challenge sent thier way. Focusing more of their efforts on teaching and instructing the new physical fitness training standards to successfully execute the physical missions of the Army.

Open only to students who have taken MSL 421, MSL 422. Involves increased leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of training activities with the ROTC Program as a whole. Students will refine their leadership skills by being assigned more demanding roles within the army leadership responsible positions and utilize those skills to develop their subordinates.

Selected study or project in military science and leadership for upper-division students who have completed Army ROTC Advanced Courses. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the challenges of leading as a member of the Army profession through current global challenges.

Selected study or project in military science and leadership for upper-division students who have completed Army ROTC Advanced Courses. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the challenges of ethical leadership as a member of the Army profession through analysis of current global challenges.

For the student who desires to conduct and in-depth analysis in the practical application of Army leadership principles and values on the modern battlefield. The goal of this class is that students gain an understanding and appreciation of the challenges of leading by comparing and contrasting the actions of key U.S. leaders during the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War with today's Army values and leadership principles. Goal accomplishment is through meeting with a Military Science Advisor on an every other week basis and by writing a 8-10 page research paper. Course is graded A-F.

For the student who desires to conduct and in-depth analysis in the practical application of Army leadership principles and values on the modern battlefield. The goal of this class is that students gain an understanding and appreciation of the challenges of leading by comparing and contrasting the actions of key U.S. leaders during the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War with today's Army values and leadership principles. Goal accomplishment is through meeting with a Military Science Advisor on an every other week basis and by writing a 8-10 page research paper. Course is graded A-F.