Military Science Courses
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LTC Jay C. Gardner, Dept. Head, Dept. of Military Science (West End, Mem. Gym. 83844-2424; phone 208-885-6528).
MS 101 Introduction to Military Science (1 cr)
Introduction to mission and organization of the U.S. Army; provides background in role of an Army officer as a career choice in either the Active Army or the National Guard/Reserves; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; texts provided by dept; no mandatory uniform wear; students also learn about available two- and three-year scholarships and other financial programs for which they may be eligible. Participation entails no military obligation.
Coreq: Concurrent registration in MS 111
MS 102 Fundamentals of Leadership and Management (1 cr)
Continuation of MS 101. Development of greater understanding of roles and responsibilities of Army officers; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; texts provided by dept; more focus on leadership development and the development of personal confidence. Participation entails no military obligation.
Coreq: Concurrent registration in MS 112
MS 111 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Option of participating in challenging outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, mountaineering, rifle marksmanship, and rappelling. Two hours of lab every other week.
Coreq: Concurrent registration in MS 101
MS 112 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Participation in challenging outdoor activities such as orienteering, mountaineering, and weapons qualification. Two hours of lab every other week.
Coreq: Concurrent registration in MS 102
MS 151 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Fall only)
MS 152 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. Open to all UI students. (Spring only)
MS 201 Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr)
Application of leadership and management skills to various case studies; organization and structure of Army units; basic first aid; texts provided by department. Participation entails no military obligation.
Prereq: MS 102 or Permission
Coreq: Concurrent registration MS 211
MS 202 Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr)
Troop leading procedures and application of procedures to planning and conducting small unit operations; individual soldier skills, such as military communication, basic map reading, and survival skills; texts provided by department. Participation entails no military obligation.
Prereq: MS 201 or Permission
Coreq: Concurrent registration MS 212
MS 211 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship). Uniform wear not mandatory; Two hrs of lab every other week.
Coreq: Concurrent registration MS 201
MS 212 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship). Uniform wear not mandatory. Two hours of lab every other week.
Coreq: Concurrent registration MS 202
MS 251 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Fall only)
MS 252 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Spring only)
MS 280 Raider Operations (1 cr, max 4)
The Chrisman Raider Team is an elite group of individuals who compete on intercollegiate level in military skills of marksmanship, physical fitness, navigation, weapons, rope bridging, and long distance marching; rigorous physical training and practicing technical skills in preparation for two-day competition among schools throughout western U.S.
Prereq: Permission
MS 289 Leadership Training Course (cr arr, max 6)
Intensive four-week summer encampment at Fort Knox, Kentucky; hands-on training in fundamentals of leadership in a military environment, land navigation, weapons training, drill and ceremony, and basic skills in doctrinal tactics employed by light infantry leaders.
Prereq: 50 cr hrs, 2.0 GPA, and Permission of department head
MS 290 Color Guard/Drill Team (1 cr, max 4)
Participation and training in color guard and drill team.
Coreq: MS 101 or 102 or 201 or 202 or 301 or 302 or 401 or 402
MS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
MS 301 Advanced Leadership and Management (3 cr)
Practical leadership skills in a light infantry environment; leadership techniques practiced while learning patrolling and offensive and defensive tactics at squad and platoon level; prepares cadets for four-week Leadership Training and Assessment course at Fort Lewis. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: MS 202 or Permission. Permission may be granted to students who have attended Leadership Training Camp or Basic Training from any U.S. military branch of service
Coreq: MS 311
MS 302 Advanced Leadership and Management (3 cr)
Practical leadership skills in a light infantry environment; leadership techniques practiced while learning patrolling and offensive and defensive tactics at squad and platoon level; prepares cadets for four-week Leadership Training and Assessment course at Fort Lewis. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: MS 301 or Permission. Permission may be granted to students who have attended Leadership Training Camp or Basic Training from any U.S. military branch of service
Coreq: MS 312
MS 311 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other week.
Coreq: MS 301
MS 312 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other week.
Coreq: MS 302
MS 351 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Fall only)
Coreq: MS 301
MS 352 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Spring only)
Coreq: MS 302
MS 401 Seminar in Leadership and Management (3 cr)
Practical application of leadership and management skills, military justice system, administrative and logistical procedures; preparation for service as an Army lieutenant.
Coreq: MS 411
MS 402 Seminar in Leadership and Management (3 cr)
Practical application of leadership and management skills, military justice system, administrative and logistical procedures; preparation for service as an Army lieutenant.
Coreq: MS 412
MS 411 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other week.
Coreq: MS 401
MS 412 Leadership Lab (1 cr)
Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other week.
Coreq: MS 402
MS 451 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Fall only)
Coreq: MS 401
MS 452 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)
Physical fitness training focused on Army Standards for instruction and testing. (Spring only)
Coreq: MS 402
MS 489 Leadership Development Assessment Course (cr arr)
Intensive and broad-ranging leadership training provided to cadets at Fort Lewis over a four week period during the summer. Cadets are assessed on their ability to lead units ranging from 11-135 persons, to master a variety of physical and mental challenges, and to exhibit composure and leadership skills in stressful situations.
Prereq: MS 301, MS 302 and Permission
MS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)