Course Descriptions
MILS 1141 - Foundations of Leadership
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, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and
marksmanship. Concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and mandatory participation
in independent physical fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend
field training exercise. 1 credit hour. (A)
MILS 1142 - Introduction to Leadership
Application of principles of leadership through participation in physically and mentally
challenging exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Course focuses on communication
skills, organizational ethics, and study and time management techniques. Concurrent
enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical
fitness training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise.
1 credit hour. (A)
MILS 1180 - Leadership Laboratory
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, no fee. May be repeated for credit.
1 credit hour. (A)
MILS 2251 - Individual/Team Development
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. Concurrent enrollment in MILS 1180 leadership lab and mandatory
participation in individual physical fitness training, plus optional participation
in a weekend field training exercise. 2 credit hours. (A)
MILS 2252 - Individual/Team Military Tactics
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. Concurrent enrollment
in MILS 1180 leadership lab and mandatory participation in individual physical fitness
training, plus optional participation in a weekend field training exercise. 2 credit
hours. (A)