MilSci 2921. ROTC Basic Camp (3) Su, F, S A five-week leadership camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Designed to introduce students to basic military skills and leadership requirements. Training includes rappelling, marksmanship, small unit tactics, physical fitness and leadership. Requires instructor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 2922. Northern Warfare (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tactics. Prerequisites include the completion of the basic course and instructor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 2923. Air Assault (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted at an Army installation in the continental U.S. Provides students training in helicopter operations to include sling loading and rappelling. Prerequisites include successful completion of the basic course and instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 3010. Organizational Leadership and Small Unit Tactics (3) F Develops leadership skills within the framework of the U.S. Army. This course focuses on theory and application of decision making, planning, organizing, management control, and communications. Also emphases small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and one weekend field training exercise. MilSci 3020. Advanced Tactics and Operations (3) S Focuses on theory and application of small unit tactics, leadership and land warfare. Subjects include preparing and issuing combat orders, organizing for combat, unit and individual movement techniques, communications and security. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and two weekend field training exercises. MilSci 4010. Command and Staff Functions (3) F This course focuses on the functions and roles of the commander/ leader and the staff. Subject matter includes problem solving, planning techniques and procedures, written and oral communications, training management and evaluation systems. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one- hour physical fitness sessions, and one weekend field training exercise. MilSci 4020. Officer Perspectives (3) 5 A conference course addressing future roles and responsibilities of junior Army officers. Subject matter includes the world environment and future threats to U.S. security, the spectrum of Army requirements, Army modernization initiatives, the laws of war, joint operations and other issues designed to complete the cadet to lieutenant transition process. A two-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MilSci 0000) as well as three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, and two weekend field training exercises. MilSci 4300. Advanced Ski-Touring (2) S Provide advanced training in cross-country skiing techniques, winter survival, and cold weather injury prevention. Include methods of instruction for teaching these skills to others. Students assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of training; requires instructor permission. MilSci 4400. Advanced Physical Readiness (2) F, S This course provides advanced instruction in physical fitness employing Army techniques and procedures. Students assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of physical fitness training activities performed by lower division students. Requires instructor permission. MilSci 4620. Advanced Recondo Operations (2) 5 This course provides advanced training in small unit tactical operation. Students will assist Military Science faculty in the planning/conduct of instruction. Requires instructor permission. MilSci 4830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, S Independent reading/research on topics of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. For each credit awarded the student will read approximately 1000 pages and prepare a written review or summary. MilSci 4920. 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. MilSci 4921. ROTC Advanced Camp (3) Su, F, S A five week leadership camp conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Advanced Camp environment stresses small unit leadership under varying and challenging conditions. Open only to students who have successfully completed basic course requirements, Mil sci 3010 and 3020. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 4922. Airborne Operations (2) So, F, S A three week course conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Provides students training in military sky diving techniques with practical applications. Prerequisite includes completion of the basic course. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MilSci 4923. Cadet Troop Leader Training (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted at an Army Installation in the continental U.S. or overseas. Provides first hand experience in an Army unit. Students learn about military life and the duties of a lieutenant. Prerequisites include completion of MilSci 3010, 3020, and Advanced Camp. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. Naval Science Chair: Captain Louis Barraza Location: Student Service Center Room 169 Telephone: 801-626-7521 Professors: Captain Louis Barraza, U.S. Navy; Captain Fred Orchard, U.S. Navy; Associate Professor: Cdr. J. E. Cash, U.S. Navy; Assistant Professors: Maj. M. H. Bryant, U.S. Marine Corps; Lt. D. Haldeman, U.S. Navy; Lt. R. E. Meyer, U.S. Navy. Goals: 1. To help educate midshipmen in a major field of interest to the Navy or Marine Corps leading to a baccalaureate degree. 2. To provide midshipmen with fundamental concepts and principles of naval science and with the professional naval knowledge necessary to establish a sound basis for future growth as a Naval or Marine Corps officer. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2003-2004 CATALOG