MILITARY SCIENCE (MS)

MS 101 Basic Military Skills I 1 cr
An introductory course of instruction and participation in individual common task skills required to prepare cadets to perform as members of small military units. These skills include basic map reading, small unit tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, first aid, rappelling, various aspects of physical training, and other military skills both on and off campus.

MS 102 Basic Military Skills II 1 cr
A continuing course of instruction and participation in individual common task skills required to prepare cadets to perform as members of small military units. These skills include basic map reading, small unit tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, first aid, rappelling, various aspects of physical training, and other military skills both on and off campus.

MS 103 Basic Military Skills III 1 cr
A continuing course of instruction and participation in individual common task skills required to prepare cadets to perform as members of small military units. These skills include basic map reading, small unit tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, first aid, rappelling, various aspects of physical training, and other military skills both on and off campus.

MS 104 Basic Rappelling 1 cr
Introduction to basic rappelling and basic mountaineering applicable to civilian and military environment. Course includes standard rappels plus Prusik climbing, rock climbs, and Tyrolean traverse. Emphasizes knot tying and rappelling techniques. This course restricts registration to U.S. citizens age twenty-seven (27) and under. Fee.

MS 201 Intermediate Military Skills I 2 cr
A further development of common task skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Emphasis on training conducted includes the practical application of basic map reading skills (determine location, azimuth, and familiarization of the compass) basic rifle marksmanship, paintball, rappelling, first aid, small unit patrolling, and other military skills both on and off campus. Fee.

MS 202 Intermediate Military Skills II 2 cr
A further development of common task skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Emphasis on training conducted includes the practical application of basic map reading skills (determine location, azimuth, and familiarization of the compass) basic rifle marksmanship, paintball, rappelling, first aid, small unit patrolling, and other military skills both on and off campus. Fee.

MS 203 Intermediate Military Skills III 2 cr
A further development of common task skills required to prepare cadets to lead small military units. Emphasis on training conducted includes the practical application of basic map reading skills (determine location, azimuth, and familiarization of the compass) basic rifle marksmanship, paintball, rappelling, first aid, small unit patrolling, and other military skills both on and off campus. Fee.

MS 301 Advanced Military Skills I (W) 3 cr
Intensive instruction and practical application of principles required to lead military units. Emphasis on squad and platoon level leadership skills and tactics. Cadets will be placed in leadership positions and will plan and execute training to include: physical fitness, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, and rappelling techniques. In addition, cadets will participate in various events at field training exercises to include: the leadership reaction course, grenade assault course, and other challenging adventure training. Fee. Permission of Chair.

MS 302 Advanced Military Skills II 3 cr
Intensive instruction and practical application of principles required to lead military units. Emphasis on squad and platoon level leadership skills and tactics. Cadets will be placed in leadership positions and will plan and execute training to include: physical fitness, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, and rappelling techniques. In addition, cadets will participate in various events at field training exercises to include: the leadership reaction course, grenade assault course, and other challenging adventure training. Fee. Permission of Chair.

MS 303 Advanced Military Skills III 3 cr
Intensive instruction and practical application of principles required to lead military units. Emphasis on squad and platoon level leadership skills and tactics. Cadets will be placed in leadership positions and will plan and execute training to include: physical fitness, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, and rappelling techniques. In addition, cadets will participate in various events at field training exercises to include: the leadership reaction course, grenade assault course, and other challenging adventure training. Fee. Permission of Chair.

MS 394 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Directed study and research. May be repeated in different subject areas not to exceed eight credits. Fee. Requires special permission.

MS 401 Leadership Skills I 4 cr
Intensive study and work involving the daily operation and supervision of military units. Special emphasis on leadership responsibilities, military justice, ethical behavior, and decision making. Cadets will participate in physical fitness training, land navigation, rappelling, and other various activities during field training exercises. Fee. Permission of Chair.

MS 402 Leadership Skills II (W) 4 cr
Continued intensive study and work involving the daily operation and supervision of military units. Special emphasis on leadership responsibilities, military justice, ethical behavior, and decision making. Cadets will participate in physical fitness training, land navigation, rappelling, and other various activities during field training exercises. Fee. Permission of Chair.

MS 403 Leadership Skills III 4 cr
Continued intensive study and work involving the daily operation and supervision of military units. Special emphasis on leadership responsibilities, military justice, ethical behavior, and decision making. Cadets will participate in physical fitness training, land navigation, rappelling, and other various activities during field training exercises. Fee. Permission of Chair.

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