Minor

Courses

Military Science
LTC Scott Bolstad, Chair
Room 204, Student Services Center
Phone: 715-346-2885 or 346-3821
E-mail: rotc@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/rotc

Scholarship/Enrollment Officers: Major Doug Ferrel, 346-4010, E-mail: dferrel@uwsp.edu;
Major Rob Kehoe, 346-4014,E-mail: rkehoe@uwsp.edu
Major Gary Thompson, 346-4668, E-mail: gthompso@uwsp.edu

Faculty:  LTC S Bolstad, MSG M Butcher, MAJ D Ferrel,
MAJ R Kehoe, SFC J Reed, MAJ G Thompson.

The Military Science Department, through the Army’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), offers you an opportunity to receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. While not an academic major, the military science program (MSL) is taken in conjunction with and supports your undergraduate or graduate degree. The MSL curriculum provides you with the necessary skills, attributes and experience to successfully lead in a civilian and/or military career. Courses and training are conducted on campus, in the local area or at military training facilities. Army ROTC also offers a variety of scholarships and financial incentives if you choose to commit to military service as an officer. MSL is divided into a basic and advanced course.

MSL Basic Course, 9 credits: Freshman level courses MSL 101, 102, and 111 introduce you to the Army profession and military leadership. Sophomore level courses MSL 201 and 202 focus on an experiential examination of leadership, decision making and group dynamics. This basic course will give you a basic understanding of the unique aspects of the officer corps, fundamentals of leadership and decision making, Army institutional values, and principles of individual fitness and healthy lifestyles. Lessons emphasize practical classroom exercises, inspire intellectual curiosity, and stimulate self-study.

MSL Advanced Course, 16 credits: Prerequisite for the advanced course is the basic course or advanced placement credit. Components of the advanced course are: (1) junior level courses MSL 301 and 302 for advanced leadership and decision-making development; (2) Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) described below; and (3) senior level courses MSL 401 and 402 with experiential learning to guide you through transition from cadet to Army officer. The lessons are sequenced, linked and progressive to target development of key officer/leader competencies.

Advanced Placement Credit: You may request placement into the advanced course from the department chair provided you have completed either the Leader’s Training course (LTC) described below or a basic training course in one of the armed services. If approved you will receive 8 credits upon completion of MSL 301 with a grade of C or better.

Internships: Military Science offers two types of internships that may, with consent of the department chair and the department chair of your academic major, fulfill other academic internship requirements.

a.  Leader’s Training Course (LTC) (no military obligation incurred). This paid, four-week course, held at Fort Knox, Ky., is open to sophomores and juniors with four semesters of undergraduate study remaining who have not already completed a basic military training course in any of the armed services or the MSL basic course. The high adventure, activity-based training develops leadership, decision-making and management skills. Prerequisites are motivation, initiative and a drive for adventure. Upon completion you receive 8 credits and have the opportunity to enter the MSL advanced course to pursue a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army.

b.  Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) (military service obligation required). This internship provides the single most important block of training and evaluation in the progression of an Army cadet. Throughout LDAC’s 33 training days at Fort Lewis, Wash., you encounter stress-inducing physical and mental obstacles to challenge you as an individual, soldier and leader. You are immersed in an experiential learning environment with cadets from over 270 universities. LDAC uses small unit tactical training as the vehicle for further developing self-confidence and evaluating your leadership abilities and potential to serve as a commissioned officer. Prerequisites are completion of the MSL basic course, MSL 301, 302 and an Army contractual obligation for future service as a commissioned officer in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

Military Science Minor
Consists of 28 credits.

1. Required: MSL 101*, 102*, 111*, 201*, 202*, 301, 302, 401, 402.
2. Electives: Three credits from History 219, 220, 318, 338, 354, 357, 358, 363, 364, 376, 390; Political Science 383, 386.

*Complete these courses or receive credit through advanced placement (described above).

Courses in Military Science
MSL 101. Introduction to Military Leadership I. 1 cr. Introduction to Army profession and military leadership. Explore seven Army values and 16 Army leadership dimensions, plus core competencies critical to effective leadership such as time management, problem solving, decision making. Useful manager/leader skills whether military or civilian. Seminar format with practical exercises. Open to all students. 1 hr lec per wk. Prereq: Con reg in 111.

MSL 102. Introduction to Military Leadership II. 1 cr. Continuation of 101, expanding ability to apply problem-solving and decision-making processes and further develop military leadership and competency. 1 hr lec per wk.

MSL 111. Fall Leadership Lab. 1 cr. Off-campus weekend leadership orientation in a military environment with outdoor physical activities to support 101 curriculum. Includes pugil stick, obstacle course, rappelling and airborne tower training. Prereq: Con reg in 101. GDR:WL/AA

MSL 121. Fall Leadership Lab. 1 cr. Continuation of 111. Prereq: Con reg in 201. GDR:WL/AA

MSL 153. Advanced Physical Training. 1 cr. Techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance and cardio-respiratory capacity. Includes strength and aerobic exercises, water confidence training, distance running, military drills and team sports. Open to all students. GDR:WL/AA

MSL 154. Advanced Physical Training. 1 cr. Continuation of 153. GDR:WL/AA

MSL 201. Innovative Tactical Leadership. 3 cr. Identify successful leadership characteristics through practical exercises. Record observed traits/situations to illustrate concepts and apply situational leadership analysis. Develop personal leadership style. Includes physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Optional con reg in 121. Prereq: 101, 102, or cons instr.

MSL 202. Leadership in Contemporary Military Environments. 3 cr. Includes team building, influencing action, effective communication for setting/achieving goals, importance of timing a decision, creativity in problem-solving process, obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback. Transition for MSL Advanced Course. Physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: 101, 102, 201, or cons instr.

MSL 250. Accelerated Cadet Commissioning Training. 1 cr. Establish foundation of basic U.S. Army military and leadership fundamentals as well as individual soldier skills and knowledge base for progression into Army ROTC advanced course.

MSL 301. Adaptive Team Leadership. 4 cr. Study, practice and evaluate adaptive leadership attributes, skills and actions through individual leader and small unit tactical scenarios. Receive systematic and specific feedback on leadership abilities. Prepare for Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 5 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: 101, 102, 201, 202, advanced placement, or cons chair.

MSL 302. Leadership and Ethical Decision Making. 4 cr. Increasingly intense situational challenges for leading small units. Explore, evaluate, develop skills in ethical decision-making and persuading/motivating team members when under pressure. Aspects of contemporary military operations to foster proficiency in leadership ability and to prepare for LDAC. How to think as a leader in today’s military. Physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 5 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: 301 or cons chair.

MSL 399. Special Work in Contemporary Military Leadership. 1-3 cr. Design individual study plan in consultation with MSL faculty. May repeat for 7 cr max. Prereq: Cons chair.

MSL 401. Building Adaptive Leaders. 4 cr. Develop proficiency to plan, conduct and assess complex operations; function as member of Army command and staff team. Teach, coach, mentor fellow cadets. Explore Army training management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling techniques. Physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 5 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: 302 or cons chair.

MSL 402. Leadership in a Complex Security Environment. 4 cr. Dynamics of leading in complex situations of current military operations. Examine cultural influences in military operations, military law, laws for land warfare and rules for use of military force in asymmetric warfare. Aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. Completes transition from student/cadet to Army lieutenant. Physical training and leadership lab. 2 hrs lec, 5 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: 401 or cons chair.

Military Science Leadership Latent Courses: Not offered recently. See full course description in indicated (XX-XX) catalog.

• 103          Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (95-97)

• 104          Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (95-97)

• 112          Spring Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (05-07)

• 122          Spring Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (05-07)

• 215          Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (95-97)

• 216          Leadership Lab, 1 cr, (95-97)

NOTE: In conjunction with the School of Health, Exercise Science and Athletics, the Department of Military Science offers the following courses, with credit counting toward fulfillment of wellness general degree requirements:

WLNS 153/154. Advanced Physical Fitness. 1 cr. Physical training program designed to increase knowledge of some techniques available to improve muscular strength and endurance and cardio-respiratory capacity. Strength exercises and aerobic exercise to include running, and a variety of individual and team sports.

WLNS 177/187. Fall Leadership Laboratory. 1 cr. Off-campus weekend orientation and participation in outdoor physical skills preceded by on-campus introductory class and safety orientation. Activities include rappelling, basic military skills, and a leader's reaction course. Prereq: Con reg in 101/211.