Commission Requirements. In order to qualify for a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, each student must: 1. Complete all required Military Science instruction while attending college as a full-time student, and obtain a baccalaureate or higher degree prior to age 27 (age waiver possible for qualified students). 2. Meet medical and physical fitness standards. 3. Be a U.S. citizen. 4. Successfully complete the National Advanced Leadership Camp. 5. Be recommended by the Professor of Military Science. Service Obligation. There is no military service obligation for basic course students, unless on scholarship. Advanced course and scholarship (contracted) students incur an obligation to serve in the active Army, Army Reserve or National Guard. MILITARY SCIENCE MINOI » Grade Requirements: Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the minor, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for these courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 hours in Military Science courses as outlined below. Required Courses (12 hours) MilSci 3010 Organizational Leadership (3) MilSci 3020 Advanced Tactics & Operations (3) MilSci 4010 Command & Staff Functions (3) MilSci 4020 Officer Perspectives (3) Elective Courses (10 credit hours) select from the following MilSci 1010 MilSci 1020 MilSci 2010 MilSci 2020 MilSci 2820 MilSci 2830 MilSci 2920 MilSci 4400 MilSci 4620 MilSci 4830 MilSci 4920 courses Introduction to Leadership I (2) Introduction to Leadership II (2) Leader Development I (2) Leader Development II (2) Wilderness Survival Techniques (2) Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) Advanced Physical Readiness (2) Advanced Recondo (2) Directed Readings, Projects (1-3) Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILSCI MilSci 0000. Leadership Laboratory (0) F, S Conducted two hours per week; enhances self-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Allows perspective officers to practice essential leader skills and receive feedback on their performance. Open only to, and required of, students in MilSci 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, and 4020. MilSci 1010. Introduction to Leadership I (2) F, S Establishes a foundation for self and team development through participation in adventure training and team-building activities. Among the subjects presented are: land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effectiveness and effective time management. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. 351 MilSci 1020. Introduction to Leadership II (2) F, S This course continues to emphasize self and team development through participation in classroom and leadership lab activities that are progressively more challenging. Subject matter includes winter survival, marksmanship, small unit operations, branches of the Army, and Classroom discussion includes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills, and the organization of company-sized Army units. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training recommended. MilSci 2010. Leader Development I (2) F, S Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills inland navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course students develops basis skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MilSci 2020. Leader Development II (2) F, S This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content includes analysis of selected historical leaders and battles using the principles of war and other tenets. Student led discussions follow to highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise. Optional participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended. MilSci 2300. Ski-Touring (1) S Introduces the student to cross-country skiing techniques and winter survival skills. Addresses cold weather injuries, hazards of mountaineering and how to dress for cold weather activities. This course culminates in a one day cross country ski trip with demonstrations and practical application of winter survival techniques. MilSci 2400. Physical Readiness (1) F, S A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army principles of fitness. Subjects include: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. MilSci 2620. Basic Recondo Operations (1) 5 Intense all ter rain/weather tactical training and physical conditioning. MilSci 2820. Wilderness Survival Techniques (2) S The course provides information and techniques to enhance survival in a variety of wilderness environments. Topics include the psychology of survival, shelters, water/food procurement, fire craft, signaling techniques and military aspects of survival including escape and evasion. This course culminates with a river trip. MilSci 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, S Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. MilSci 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Projects (1-3) Su, F, S Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI- NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER STATE UNIV 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y