lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exerdse during the semester. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended (MILS 2400). MILS 2020. Foundations of Tactical Leadership (2) F, S This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content indudes analysis of seleded 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 three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as a one weekend field training exercise during the semester. Partidpation in weekly physical fitness training is recommended (MILS 2400). MILS 2400. Physical Readiness (1) F, S A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army prindples of fitness. Subjects indude: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. This course may be repeated up to four times for credit. MILS 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 Sdence faculty member. Requires instructor permission. MILS 2921. ROTC Leader's Training Course (3) Su, F, S A four-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, leadership, and adventure training. Requires instructor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 2922. Northern Warfare (2) Su, F, S A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tadics. Prerequisites include the completion of the basic course and instrudor permission. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 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 instrudor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 3010. Adaptive Team Leadership (3) F Develops leadership skills within the framework of the U.S. Army. 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 emphasizes small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week (MILS 4400) and one weekend field training exercise during the semester. MILS 3020. Leadership in Changing Environments (3) 5 Focuses on theory and application of small unit tactics, leadership and land warfare. Subjeds include preparing and issuing combat orders, organizing for combat, unit and individual movement techniques, communications and security. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week (MILS 4400) and one weekend field training exercise during the semester. MILS 4010. Developing Adaptive Leaders (3) F This course focuses on the fundions and roles of the commander/ leader and the staff. Subject matter indudes problem solving, planning techniques and procedures, written and oral communications, training management and evaluation systems. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week (MILS 4400) and one weekend field training exercise during the semester. MILS 4020. Leadership in a Complex World (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 three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week (MILS 4400) and one weekend fidd tiaining exerdse during the semester. MILS 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 adivities performed by lower division students. Requires instructor permission. (Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: MILS 3010, 3020, 4010, or 4020.) This course may be repeated up to four times for credit. MILS 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 Sdence faculty member. For each credit awarded the student will read approximately 1000 pages and prepare a written review or summary. Requires instrudor permission. MILS 4921. ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (3) Su, F, S A five week leadership camp conduded 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, MILS 3010 and 3020. Requires instrudor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 4922. Airborne Operations (2) 5m, F, S A three week course conducted at Fort Berrning, Georgia. Provides students tiaining in military sky diving techniques with practical applications. Prerequisite includes completion of the basic course. Requires instrudor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. MILS 4923. Cadet Troop Leader Training (2) Su, F, S A two week course conduded at an Army installation in the continental U.S. or overseas. Provides first hand experience in an Army unit. Students leam about military life and the duties of a lieutenant. Prerequisites include completion of MILS 3010, 3020, and Advanced Camp. Requires instructor approval. Credit/no credit grade only. Naval Science Chain Captain Louis Barraza Location: Student Services Center Room 169 Telephone: 801-626-7521 Professors: Captain Louis Barraza, U.S. Navy; Captain Phillip Kessler, U.S. Navy; Associate Professor Lieutenant Colonel Robert Wendel, U.S. Marine Corps; Assistant Professors: Lieutenant Michael Heiny U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Dale Crossman 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 prindples of naval sdence and with the professional naval knowledge Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog