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2018-19 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Military Science

 

Susanne Homes Residence Hall

595 Indiana Street
Telephone: 541-552-6365

FAX: 541-552-8210

www.sou.edu/mil-sci

Professor of Military Science    Sr. Military Instructor  HR Administrator
CPT Mark Timmons    SGM Michael Walker  Ms. Stephanie Rokes

The Military Science program offers both an Army ROTC program leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and a minor in military science. 

Students are not required to be enrolled in the Army ROTC program to take military science courses and may pursue a military science minor without military obligation. The Military Science program offers a varied class schedule that is open to all students. The Military Science program also offers a series of optional adventure outings and on-campus activities during the school year. These include orienteering, sports programs and social activities.

1. Army ROTC Program
 

The Military Science program offers a two, three, and four year Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program designed to develop future officers in the areas of leadership, management, public policy, national security, military history and military skills.

The Army ROTC program consists of one military science course per term along with scheduled leadership laboratories and field training. The four-year program is divided into two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. A variety of scholarships are available to students who wish to enroll in Army ROTC.

ROTC Basic Course
 

The ROTC basic course is usually taken in the freshman and sophomore years. No military commitment is required during this time and students may withdraw at any time through the end of the second year. The first year consists of one-credit introductory courses each term. The second year consists of two-credit courses with instruction on organizational leadership theories.

Uniforms, necessary military science textbooks, and materials are furnished without cost to students. After completing the basic course students who have demonstrated officer potential, have met physical and scholastic standards, and agree to contract are eligible to enroll in the advanced course.

ROTC Advanced Course
 

The ROTC advanced course is normally taken in the final two years of college and consists of a challenging program of military science, multi-disciplinary studies and practical field exercises. The advanced course requires a paid five-week internship held during the summer between the junior and senior years. This camp trains and assesses students in the application of leadership principles and theories.

All students in the advanced course receive uniforms, necessary military science textbooks and a living allowance of up to $5,000 each school year. Upon completion of the advanced course, students are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the US Army.

Second Lieutenants have the option of serving in the US Army on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves for a minimum of four years. Several special programs are available for students who have previous ROTC training or active military service. These programs allow for part- or full-placement credit for the basic course. In addition, a program is available for simultaneous participation in both Army ROTC and the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.

Applying for the Program
 

SOU students enroll in military science courses during registration in the same manner as for other university classes. There is no advance application needed for the freshman or sophomore classes.

Students need to contact the Military Science program to enroll in the Army ROTC program and to receive information on the requirements of the program. Contact the program at 541-552-6365.

Financial Assistance
 

All enrolling students have the opportunity to compete for two, three, and four-year scholarships. These scholarships cover all tuition, laboratory, book fees, and provide a monthly subsistence allowance during the school year. Scholarship applications are processed by the Military Science program.

2. Military Science Minor
 

The SOU Military Science minor provides a broad academic approach drawing on Political Science, History, Communication, International Studies, Geography, Education, Psychology, Criminology, Psychology and Philosophy as well as Military Science. It is designed to produce an effective understanding of the political, social and geographical factors that shape modern military policy, tactics and strategy. Although not required, the military science minor is preferred for all students enrolled in the Army ROTC program.
 

 

Program Requirements

 

Programs

Minor

Courses

Military Science

  • MS 121 - Leadership and Personal Development

    1 credit
    Provides an overview of leadership fundamentals and explores the competencies that are important for personal development. Explores essential leader knowledge areas such as direction setting, problem solving, effective writing, citizenship and the basics of Army service. Corequisite(s): MS 191  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 122 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership

    1 credit
    Provides an overview of military leadership fundamentals and an introduction to Army tactical leadership theory. Explores essential military leader knowledge areas such as warrior ethos, fitness, tactical skills, Army values and influencing others to accomplish missions. Corequisite(s): MS 192  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 123 - Tactics and Techniques

    1 credit
    Studies tactical actions through practical and interactive exercises. Examines the components of an infantry fire team and squad. Students learn how to conduct tactical movement techniques and discuss small unit responses. Also familiarizes students with US Geological Survey map symbols and colors. Students learn the theory of magnetic and grid direction finding. Corequisite(s): MS 193  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 181 - Army Physical Readiness

    1 credit
    Instruction is designed to build and maintain cardiovascular fitness and core body strength of students. Students will develop personal leadership while working in a team environment. Open enrollment.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 182 - Army Physical Readiness

    1 credit
    Instruction is designed to build and maintain cardiovascular fitness and core body strength of students. Students will develop personal leadership while working in a team environment. Open enrollment.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 183 - Army Physical Readiness

    1 credit
    Instruction is designed to build and maintain cardiovascular fitness and core body strength of students. Students will develop personal leadership while working in a team environment. Open enrollment.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 191 - Freshman Leadership Laboratory I

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Open enrollment.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 192 - Freshman Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Open enrollment.

      Corequisite(s):  MS 122 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 193 - Freshman Leadership Laboratory III

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 123 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 199 - Special Studies

    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 221 - Innovative Team Leadership

    2 credits
    Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics. Studies the two historical leadership theories that form the Army Leadership Requirements Model (trait and behavioral theories). Students learn the steps to improving communication and techniques for active listening. Corequisite(s): MS 291  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 222 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    2 credits
    Explores leading tactical teams in a complex contemporary operating environment. Students develop self-awareness through assessing their own leadership style using the situational leadership model. Includes practical exercises in communication and team building. Case studies provide insight into the importance and practice of teamwork. Corequisite(s): MS 292  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 223 - Map Reading and Land Navigation

    2 credits
    Students learn how to use marginal information and symbols on a US Geological Survey map. Teaches the colors of the map, use of contour lines, terrain features and how to determine grid coordinates. Students learn to navigate with a compass and map. Includes two land navigation exercises conducted outside normal course hours. Corequisite(s): MS 293  .
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: MS 211.
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 291 - Sophomore Leadership Laboratory I

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students with some military experience or completion of MS I classes. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 221 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 292 - Sophomore Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students with some military experience or completion of MS I classes. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s): MS 222 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 293 - Sophomore Leadership Laboratory III

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students with some military experience or completion of MS I classes. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 223 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 321 - Adaptive Team Leadership

    3 credits
    Challenges students to study, practice and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with the demands of preparing for the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Focuses on leading small-unit tactical operations. Includes study and application of composite risk management. Students receive systematic feedback on leadership values, skills and actions. Prerequisite(s): MS 221  and MS 222  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 391  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 322 - Tactical Principles and Army Operations

    3 credits
    Provides training and exercises in Troop Leading Procedures and Combat Orders in preparation for the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) summer internship. Provides an application of squad tactics in offensive and defensive operations. Students learn to receive and give formal performance evaluations using leadership traits and dimensions. Includes instruction in planning and delivering Army physical training. Prerequisite(s): MS 321  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 392  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 323 - Applied Leadership

    3 credits
    Teaches students to exercise leadership in changing and challenging environments as they prepare for the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) summer internship. Employs increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations. Reviews aspects of combat, peace-keeping and garrison operations. Includes studies in advanced terrain analysis, route selection and map reading. Prerequisite(s): MS 322  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 393  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 391 - Junior Leadership Laboratory I

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to attend Leader Development and Assessment Course, LDAC. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students who have completed Army Basic Training, Leaders Training Course, or all MS I and MS II courses. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 321 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 392 - Junior Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to attend Leader Development and Assessment Course, LDAC. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students who have completed Army Basic Training, Leaders Training Course, or all MS I and MS II courses. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 322 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 393 - Junior Leadership Laboratory III

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to attend Leader Development and Assessment Course, LDAC. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills. Students learn various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for students who have completed Army Basic Training, Leaders Training Course, or all MS I and MS II courses. Open enrollment. Corequisite(s): MS 323 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 399 - Special Studies

    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 421 - Adaptive Leadership 1

    3 credits
    Develops proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex military operations. Students learn how to function as a professional officer in platoon leader roles. Presents students with situational training opportunities to make ethical decisions, assess risks and provide mentoring to subordinate ROTC students. Prerequisite(s): MS 323  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 491  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 422 - Adaptive Leadership 2

    3 credits
    Teaches proficiency in understanding, following and enforcing Army policies and procedures. Students examine customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war and rules of engagement in a contemporary operating environment. Explores aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation representatives. Prerequisite(s): MS 421  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 492  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 423 - Adaptive Leadership 3

    3 credits
    Prepares the future officer for their first unit of assignment. Uses case studies, scenarios and exercises to prepare students to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army. Prerequisite(s): MS 422  or approval by instructor. Corequisite(s): MS 493  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

  • MS 491 - Senior Leadership Laboratory I

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to receive commissions as U.S. Army lieutenants. MS IV cadets develop training plans and implement the Army staff processes in teaching scenarios to junior cadets. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills in themselves and other cadets. Students teach various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for senior students who have completed the Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Open enrollment. Corequisite(s): MS 421 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 492 - Senior Leadership Laboratory II

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to receive commissions as U.S. Army lieutenants. MS IV cadets develop training plans and implement the Army staff processes in teaching scenarios to junior cadets. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills in themselves and other cadets. Students teach various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for senior students who have completed the Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 422 .
    Graded (A-F) only

  • MS 493 - Senior Leadership Laboratory III

    1 credit
    Designed to use basic military training to develop confidence, character, and leadership in contracted students preparing to receive commissions as U.S. Army lieutenants. MS IV cadets develop training plans and implement the Army staff processes in teaching scenarios to junior cadets. Lab instruction uses a team approach in all events. Students participate in leadership responsibilities to assess and develop skills in themselves and other cadets. Students teach various military tasks such as marching, marksmanship, tactical patrolling, rappelling, and urban assault techniques. Covers practical knowledge in first aid, water survival, and land navigation. Primarily conducted in an outdoor setting. Designed for senior students who have completed the Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Open enrollment. Corequisite(s):  MS 423 .
    Graded (A-F) only