MILITARY SCIENCE COURSES - MILS MILS 1010. Leadership and Personal Development (3) F Establishes a foundation for self and team development through participation in adventure training and team-building activities. Subject matter includes land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effectiveness, effective time management and Army branches. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included, as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 1020. Introduction to Tactical Leadership (3) 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 and small unit operations. Classroom discussion includes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills and the organization of company-sized Army units. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2010. Innovative Team Leadership (3) F Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills in land navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course, students develop basic skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2020. Foundations of Tactical Leadership (3) 5 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 highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 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. Students registered for MILS 1010, 1020,2010 or 2020 are encouraged to enroll in this course to gain the full perspective of the physical demands required to be an Army officer. 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 Science 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 tactics. Prerequisites include the completion of the basic course and instructor 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 instructor approval. Credit/ no credit grade only. MILS 3010. Adaptive Team Leadership (4) 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. The course also emphasizes small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills; it includes a three-hour weekly leadership lab. A $75 lab fee is required. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which may be taken as MILS 4400, to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester. MILS 3020. Leadership in Changing Environments (4) 5 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 three-hour weekly leadership lab is included. A $75 lab fee is required. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which may be taken as MILS 4400, to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester. MILS 4010. Developing Adaptive Leaders (4) 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 three-hour weekly leadership lab to enhance leadership skills and apply classroom instruction to hands on training and execution is included. A $75 lab fee is required. Students must participate in up to three, one- hour physical fitness sessions per week, which should be taken as MILS 4400, to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester. MILS 4020. Leadership in a Complex World (4) 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 process. A three-hour weekly leadership lab to enhance leadership skills and apply classroom instruction to hands-on tiaining and execution is included. A $75 lab fee is required. Students must participate in up to three, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which should be taken as MILS 4400, to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required 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 activities 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. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog