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Show Arts, Letters and Science — Military Science opportunity since veterans receive increased pay benefits on active duty as officers due to prior service longevity. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY This laboratory is required of all enrolled military science students. This is an intensive period which places maximum emphasis on student participation and leadership development. The program includes water survival, rappelling techniques, tactical exercises, survival training in wilderness areas, army aircraft orientation flights, river crossing operations and combatives. This laboratory is scheduled each Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00. NON ROTC STUDENTS The Military Science Department will admit qualified Weber State students to enroll in courses of their choice. Academic credit is awarded and students are not required to attend leadership laboratory. Courses recommended are MS 102 (Map Reading), 201 and 202 (American Military History), and 403 (Military Implication in World Affairs). Contact the Military Science Department for further information. SUGGESTED ALLIED COURSES To insure that students commissioned through the ROTC program are as fully qualified as possible upon entry on active duty, the following allied courses are suggested: Chemistry 101 (Introduction to Chemistry) Communication 111 (Discussion in the Legislative Process) and 380 (Persuasive Communication) English 321 (Advanced Composition) Geography 330 and 336 (Political Geography and Economic Geography) History 425 (Diplomatic History of the United States) Mathematics 102 (Concepts of Mathematics) Physical Education 167 (Senior Life Saving, plus required prerequisites) Physics 101 (Introduction to Physics) Psychology 400 (Advanced General Psychology) COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Military Science I 101. United States Defense Establishment—An introduction to ROTC, service obligations, missions, organization and capa- Arts, Letters and Science — Military Science bilities of infantry squad, platoon and company, and organic weapons. A (2) 102. Map Reading—An introduction to map reading and land navigation to include scale, distance, aerial photo interpretation, use of compass/and grid coordinates. Prerequisite: MS 101 or departmental approval. W (2) 103. Introduction to Small Unit Tactics—Principles of war, fundamentals of military operations, and practical application by means of map exercises. Prerequisite: MS 102 or departmental approval. S (2) Military Science II 201. American Military History—Development of the military art from the Revolutionary War through the period of Reconstruction. Prerequisite: MS 103 or departmental approval. A (2) 202. American Military History—Continuation of MS 201. World War I to present to include historical evolution of the National Guard, Reserves and Joint Chiefs of Staff. Prerequisite: MS 201 or departmental approval. W (2) 203. Small Unit Tactics and Operations—Troop leading procedures, NATO field orders and practical map exercises to develop required platoon leader skills. Prerequisite: MS 202 or departmental approval. S (2) Military Science III 301. Leadership, Management and Methods of Instruction- Principles and techniques of leadership and management. Methods of instruction and practical application. Prerequisite: Basic Course, Basic Camp or equivalent training. A (4) 302. Advanced Map Reading and Individual Training Skills—Advanced map reading to include overlays and grid magnetic computations; communication systems, service branch orientation. Prerequisite: MS 301 or departmental approval. W (2) 303. Advanced Tactics and Operations—Infantry company operations, map exercises and fire support planning. Prerequisite: MS 302 or departmental approval. S (2) Military Science IV 401. Military Staff Planning and Procedures—Staff functions, commander and staff relationships and staff planning procedures. Prerequisite: MS 303 or departmental approval. A (4) 154 155 |