Northeastern State University

Military Science (MILS)

1011 Military Leadership: Foundations of Officership

Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of officers. Discusses organization & role of the Army. Reviews basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication. Analyzes Leadership values, management techniques, and expected ethical behavior. Open to all students. Co-requisite: MILS 1010L.

1010L Military Leadership: Foundations of Officership Lab

Practical exercises and experience at leading and decision making is pfrovided to all students. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites. Open to all students. Co-requisite: MILS 1011.

1021 Military Leadership: Basic Leadership

Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Practices basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Applies active listening & feedback skills. Examines factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Examines the officer experience. Co-requisite: MILS 1020L.

1020L Military Leadership: Basic Leadership Lab

Practical exercises and experiences at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites. Co-requisite: MILS 1021.

1101 Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Introduction to safe use of a firearm and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visits to fire at local indoor range. Open to all students. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science.

1211 Basic Outdoor Field Craft and Skills

Introduction of basic military survival skills and outdoor field craft. Subjects include: cold/hot weather survival, water procurement methods, plant identification, expedient field shelters, signaling, and rappelling/mountaineering. Open to all students. Materials furnished by the Department of Military Science.

2012 Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies

Develops knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills. Develops problem solving and critical thinking skills. Applies communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Prerequisites: MILS 1011, 1010L, 1021 and 1020L or approval of Professor of Military Science and Leadership. Co-requisite: MILS 2010L.

2010L Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies Lab

Applies practical exercises and experiences to classroom instruction. Students rotated through and evaluated in various junior leadership positions and provided feedback on performance. Labs included military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military and historical sites. Co-requisite: MILS 2012.

2022 Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork

Focuses on self development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Challenges current beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advanced course as the Leaders Training Course. Prerequisite: MILS 2012 and 2010L or approval of professor of Military Science and Leadership. Co-requisite: MILS 2020L.

2020L Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork

Applies practical exercises and experience to classroom instruction. Students rotated thru and evaluated in various leadership positions and provided feedback on performance. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites. Co-requisite: MILS 2022.

2101 Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

Course to teach students the fundamentals of Advanced Marksmanship. Class is conducted once a week with topics including air rifle, small bore firing, advanced practical exercises of different shooting positions and marksmanship competition with other universities. Open to all students. Prerequisite: MILS 1101.

3002 Leader’s Training Course (LTC)

Twenty-eight day summer camp, for incoming Juniors who have no prior military experience, or have not participated in MILS 1000/2000 courses. LTC is designed to develop leadership experience that qualifies and motivates cadets to enter ROTC’s college leadership education platform. Course teaches basic military skills, as well as integrates leadership skills training: Army values and ethics, troop leading procedures, problem solving process, and goal setting.

3014 Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving

Examines basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Analyzes the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st Century. Reviews the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program. Analyzes military missions and plan military operations. Executes squad battle drills. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training plus one weekend of field training exercise is required during the semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing plus one of the following conditions: completion of Army ROTC basic courses, attendance in either Leaders Training Course (LTC) or Accelerated Cadet Commissioning Training (ACT), Veteran status, completion of basic training with any component of US Armed Forces or High School ROTC. Co-requisite: MILS 3010L.

3010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving Lab

Students are required to lead in field training exercises, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness training. Students learn Army Infantry Tactics and Techniques and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. The training is intended to prepare the cadet for the National Advanced Leadership Camp experienced normally prior to the senior year of fourth year of ROTC. Co-requisite: MILS 3014.

3024 Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics

Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Develops cadet leadership competencies. Prepares for success at National Advanced Leadership Camp. Recognizes leader responsibility to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs. Applies principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training plus one weekend field training exercise is required during this semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing plus one of the following conditions: MILS 3014 and 3010L, Veteran status, completion of basic training with any component of the US Armed Forces or High School ROTC. Co-requisite: MILS 3020L.

3020L Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics Lab

Maximizes performance oriented “hands-on” training. Students are required to lead in field training exercises, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness training. Students learn Army Infantry Tactics and Techniques and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. The training is intended to prepare the cadet for the National Advanced Leadership Camp experienced normally prior to the senior year or fourth year of ROTC. Co-requisite: MILS 3024.

4001 Contemporary Military Issues

Individual study for advanced undergraduates. Students will research, write a paper, and give an oral presentation of a current military issue. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science and Leadership approval.

4011 Advanced Military Correspondence

Practicum for advanced undergraduates. Students will submit prepared military correspondence. Projects written in military style using military forms and formats. Prerequisite: Professor of Military Science and Leadership approval.

4014 Military Leadership: Leadership and Management

Builds on National Advanced Leadership Camp experience to solve organizational and staff problems. Discusses staff organization, functions, and processes. Analyzes counseling responsibilities and methods. Examines principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change. Applies leadership and problem-solving principles to a complex cast study/simulation. Three hours weekly and one field training exercise are required during the semester. Prerequisite: MILS 3014, 3010L, 3024, and 3020L or one of the following conditions: Veteran status, completion of basic training with any component of US Armed Forces or High School ROTC. Co-requisite: MILS 4010L.

4010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Management Lab

Students are placed in Cadet Battalion Command and Staff positions and provided with performance-based exercises and responsibilities. MSIV cadets will assist cadre in preparing MSIII cadets for National Leadership Advance Camp and will lead underclassmen cadets in classroom leadership and field training exercises. Co-requisite: MILS 4014.

4013 Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC)

Thirty-two day summer camp, between Junior and Senor years, which incorporates a range of subjects designed to develop and to evaluate leadership ability. The camp places each cadet in a variety of leadership positions and requires the accomplishment of a wide range of military training missions, many of which simulate combat situations. In addition to proving their leadership ability, cadets must meet established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communications, and small unit tactics; and demonstrate proficiency in many other military skills.

4024 Military Leadership: Officership

Capstone course designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. Describes legal aspects of decision making and leadership. Analyzes Army organization for operations from the tactical to strategic level. Assesses administrative and logistics management functions. Discusses reporting and PCS process. Performs platoon leader actions. Examines leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training and one weekend field training exercise are required during the semester. Prerequisite: MILS 4014 and 4010L. Co-requisite: MILS 4020L.

4020L Military Leadership: Officership Lab

Students are placed in Cadet Battalion Command and Staff positions and provided with performance based exercises and responsibilities. MSIV cadets will assist cadre in preparing MSIII cadets for the National Leadership Advance Camp and will lead underclassmen cadets in classroom leadership and field training exercises. Co-requisite: MILS 4024.