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Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs.

Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.

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.