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Military Science Courses

MS 101 Introduction to Military Science (1 cr)

MS 102 Fundamentals of Leadership and Management (1 cr)

MS 111 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 112 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 151 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 152 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 201 Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr)

MS 202 Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr)

MS 211 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 212 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 227 American Military History (3 cr)

MS 251 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 252 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 280 Raider Challenge (1 cr, max 4)

MS 281 Military Proficiency Challenge (1 cr, max 4)

MS 290 Color Guard/Drill Team (1 cr, max 4)

MS 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MS 301 Advanced Leadership and Management (3 cr)

MS 302 Advanced Leadership and Management (3 cr)

MS 311 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 312 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 351 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 352 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 401 Seminar in Leadership and Management (3 cr)

MS 402 Seminar in Leadership and Management (3 cr)

MS 411 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 412 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

MS 451 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 452 Physical Fitness Training (1 cr)

MS 489 Leadership Development Assessment Course (cr arr)

MS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

LTC Braum P. Barton, 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.

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.

MS 111 Leadership Lab (1 cr)

Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Challenging outdoor activities such as mountaineering, rifle marksmanship, and land navigation skills. Two hours of lab every other week. Uniforms are furnished and wear is required during lab. By permission only, for those with an interest in pursuing an Army commission.

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. Challenging outdoor activities such as mountaineering, rifle marksmanship, and land navigation skills. Two hours of lab every other week. Uniforms are furnished and wear is required during lab. By permission only, for those with an interest in pursuing an Army commission.

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

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

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. Uniforms are furnished and wear is required during lab. Two hrs of lab every other week. By permission only, for those with a potential interest in pursuing an Army commission.

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. Uniforms are furnished and wear is required during lab. Two hours of lab every other week. By permission only, for those with a potential interest in pursuing an Army commission.

Coreq: Concurrent registration MS 202

MS 227 American Military History (3 cr)

Using lecture and small group discussions, this is a survey of the American military experience. Events are analyzed using the conventional discipline of historical methodology and the classical norms of the principles of warfare. Fulfills military history requirement for commissioning of cadets. Department permission required.

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 Challenge (1 cr, max 4)

This course prepares teams to compete in the two-day Ranger Challenge against Army ROTC programs from other universities. Skills focused on include weapons knowledge, physical fitness, land navigation, first aid, rope bridge construction, and small unit maneuvering. (Fall only)

Prereq: Permission

Coreq: MS 111, MS 112, MS 211, MS 311, MS 312, MS 411, or MS 412

MS 281 Military Proficiency Challenge (1 cr, max 4)

This course prepares cadets to take the two-day German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test, which consists of track and field events, marksmanship, road march, swim test, and first aid course. Department permission required. (Spring only)

Coreq: MS 111, MS 112, MS 211, MS 212, MS 311, MS 312, MS 411, or MS 412

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.

Prereq: MS 301-302

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.

Prereq: MS 301-302

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)