MIL S 120

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Leadership and Personal Development

Military Science Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Developing comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, focusing on critical thinking, time management, and fitness. Introduction to the corps of cadets; building courage and self-confidence. Lab included.

When Taught

Fall

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Title

Accepts sacrifices required as a servant of the nation

Learning Outcome

O7 – Roles of NCOs OsCan discuss critically the role of the Army officer as trainer and leaderWritten book review on an Army officer of their choice, highlighting both good and bad leadership traits Cadets must score 80% or higher on the book review, which will be read and graded by their instructor Cadets who fail to achieve the standard will receive their graded book review back and be asked to rewrite itO8 – Roles of NCOs OsAccepts sacrifices required as a servant to the nation 

Title

Understand the roles and capabilities of a brigade combat te

Learning Outcome

O5 – Tactical Problem SolverUnderstands the roles and capabilities of a brigade combat team in combatIn-class quiz on small team organization and proper movement techniques as well as practical app during LABCadets must score 80% or higher and physically demonstrate moving as part of a team during LABCadets who fail to achieve the standard will be counselled and retested at LAB by their peers and Cadet mentors/ evaluators

Title

Communicates plans effectively

Learning Outcome

O6 – Tactical Problem SolverCommunicates plans effectivelyCadets will each get to brief an operational plan/ order in-class and be evaluated by their peersCadets must score 80% or higherCadets who score below 80% will receive counselling and receive a second chance to brief

Title

Proficient at Land Navigation

Learning Outcome

O1 – Individual ProficiencyProficient at Land NavigationIn-Class Land Navigation Quiz and a practical exercise (graded) during LabCadets must score 80% or higher on the quiz and find at least 75% of the Land Nav points at LabCadets who fail to achieve the standards will be partnered up with more proficient Cadets and be retested during our FTX

Title

Lives the Army Values

Learning Outcome

O11 – CharacterLives the Army ValuesWill write a comparative essay on one of their personal heroes and how they demonstrated the Army ValuesCadets must score 80% on their essay, which will be read, marked up and returned to them by their instructorCadets who fail to achieve the standard will be asked to rewrite their essay and resubmit it to their instructor 

Title

Proficient at maintaining self and equipment in the field

Learning Outcome

O2 – Individual ProficiencyProficient at maintaining self and equipment in the fieldWeekly pre-lab inspection of equipment and self, conducted by peersDeficiencies will be identified and reported up the chain of commandDeficient Cadets will be counselled by peer and faculty

Title

Judged by subordinates as capable, confident and trustworthy

Learning Outcome

O10 - LeadershipJudged by subordinates as capable, confident and trustworthyCadets will conduct written peer evaluations on each other as part of their midterm and final examsCadets must receive an overall peer evaluation rating of 70% or higherCadets who fail to reach 70% will be counselled by their MS instructor and plan a course of action for the rest of the semester

Title

Demonstrate Resilience

Learning Outcome

O12 – CharacterDemonstrate ResilienceCadets will conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise during which they will asked to conduct graded tactical operations on little or no sleep and in austere mountainous conditionsCadets must demonstrate the ability to stay positive, work as a member of a team and complete (or at least attempt) each task or mission despite poor eating and sleeping conditionsCadets who fail to demonstrate resilience during training will be counselled and asked to continue training with a new perspective. If they refuse to complete training they will not get full credit for the FTX 

Title

Understand, can explain and takes proper actions on contact

Learning Outcome

O4 – Member of a TeamUnderstands, can explain and takes proper actions on contactIn-class quiz on actions on contact as well as tactical operations during weekly labs that will require reacting to direct and indirect enemy contactCadets must score 80% or higher on the quiz and will need to react properly during tactics lab or risk being “shot” by the enemyCadets who fail to achieve the standards will receive one on one training by their Cadets peers and or their Cadet mentors

Title

Subordinates self-interest to the needs of the team

Learning Outcome

O3 – Member of a TeamSubordinates self-interest to the needs of the teamCadets will be put into tactical situations weekly enabling leadership to identify selfless service to othersCadets displaying selfless service (aka putting needs of others above their own) will be recognized during the AARsCadets who are observed showing signs of only caring about themselves will be counselled by faculty

Title

Can discuss critically the role of the Army officer as train

Learning Outcome

O7 – Roles of NCOs OsCan discuss critically the role of the Army officer as trainer and leaderWritten book review on an Army officer of their choice, highlighting both good and bad leadership traits Cadets must score 80% or higher on the book review, which will be read and graded by their instructor Cadets who fail to achieve the standard will receive their graded book review back and be asked to rewrite it 

Title

Leads by example

Learning Outcome

O9 – LeadershipLeads by exampleCadets will receive leadership opportunities and be observed weekly during tactics Lab and recognized during After Action ReviewsCadets must demonstrate basic leadership skills while working as a member of a team, squad or platoonCadets who fail to lead in positive ways will be counselled by their Cadet evaluators and on-scene faculty members