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MSL 401 The Army Officer

Develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers.

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Corequisites

MSL 421, MSL 431

MSL 402 Company Grade Leadership

Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rule of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support.

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Corequisites

MSL 422, MSL 432

MSL 421 Advanced Leadership Laboratory

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.

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MSL 422 Advanced Leadership Laboratory

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.

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MSL 431 Advanced Course Physical Fitness

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.

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MSL 432 Advanced Course Physical Fitness

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.

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MSL 441 Advance Course ROTC Physical Fitness Trainer

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 132, MSL 232, MSL 332, MSL 432

MSL 442 Advanced Leadership Laboratory

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 421, MSL 422

MSL 451 Advance Course ROTC Physical Fitness Trainer

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 132, MSL 232, MSL 332, MSL 432

MSL 452 Advanced Leadership Laboratory

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 421, MSL 422

MSL 461 Leadership in the Army Profession

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 401, MSL 402

MSL 462 Leadership Ethics in the Army Profession

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.

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Prerequisites

MSL 401, MSL 402, MSL 461

MSL 493 Leadership Research and Analysis

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.

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MSL 494 Leadership Research and Analysis

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.

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