MIL S 121

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Introduction to Tactical Leadership

Military ScienceMarriott School of Business

Course Description

Leadership fundamentals; setting direction, problem solving, listening, presentation skills, and providing feedback. Integration into the corps of cadets through tactical field training. Lab included.

When Taught

Winter

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2

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Title

Can analyze a tactical situation and explain its essential p

Learning Outcome

O5 – Tactical Problem SolverCan analyze a tactical situation and explain its essential points in own wordsCadets will participate in tactics briefings and be asked to answer questions that demonstrate their knowledgeCadets must be able to properly answer basic check-on-learning questions on the current operation/s at LabCadets demonstrate a lack of understanding will receive one on one as well as group retraining at Lab

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Understands his oath of office & its basis in the constituti

Learning Outcome

O7 – Roles of NCOs OsUnderstands his oath of office & its basis in the constitutionAfter in-class instruction, Cadets will take a quiz on the Army Oath of Office and the Constitution.Cadets must score 80% or higher on the quizCadets who fail to meet the standard will receive retraining and be asked to reread the Constitution/ Army Oath of Office.

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Committed to physical fitness

Learning Outcome

O10 – CharacterCommitted to physical fitnessCadets will be asked to sign up for and participate in early morning PT three times each week and receive 2 Army Physical Fitness TestsCadets must score a minimum of 70 points in each even on the APFTCadets who fail to achieve the standard on the first APFT will be counselled individually and asked to join remedial PT held every Tuesday and Thursday morning

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Exercises initiative within the commander's intent

Learning Outcome

O8 – LeadershipExercises initiative within the commander’s intentCadets will be given opportunities & encouraged to show initiative during tactical operations at LabsCadets must demonstrate free will and the courage to take initiative as a member of a teamCadets who consistently do the bare minimum of what they are told will be counselled by on-site faculty and Cadet leadership

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Demonstrate Effective Leadership

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate lessons learned in class to basic Team Leader roles in a Lab EnvironmentAs a Team Leader, show working knowledge of Basic Army Leadership traits

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Knows enough about Army Branches to make informed decision a

Learning Outcome

O6 – Roles of NCSs OsKnows enough about Army Branches to make informed decision about which to joinCadets will be asked to select their top 3 branches after in-class instruction & ½ a lab devoted to Army Branch Orientation.Cadets must hand in a 1 page paper on how and why they chose their top three Army BranchesCadets who fail to turn in their paper will be counselled. Cadets with additional questions on branches will have the opportunity to meet various branch officers 

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Demonstrates Basic Skills in Tactics and Techniques

Learning Outcome

Show a working knowledge of basic Terrain Analysis and how it applies to battlefield environmentsUnderstand the basic format of the Army's 8 step training model and how they are infused in that process

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Officership

Learning Outcome

Show working knowledge of Army Customs and Courtesies by correctly wearing the Army battle and dress uniforms, speaking to senior officers and NCOs, and attending the Army Ball adhering to all rules and regulations set forth

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Moving tactically under fire

Learning Outcome

O2 – Individual ProficiencyMoving tactically under fireIn-class quiz on individual movement tactics as well as tactical operations practice during weekly labsCadets must score 80% or higher on the quiz and will need to react properly during tactics lab or risk being “shot”Cadets who fail to achieve the standards will receive one on one training by their Cadets peers and or their Cadet mentors

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Understands, can explain & executes the fundamentals of loca

Learning Outcome

O4 – Member of a TeamUnderstands, can explain, & executes the fundamentals of local securityCadets will be instructed at Lab on proper techniques and conduct local security operations weeklyCadets must show a basic understanding of local security principles and take security seriouslyCadets who repeatedly fail to practice or take security seriously will be counselled and retrained by on-site faculty & CDT mentors

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Demonstrates Personal Professional Development

Learning Outcome

Prepare a discussion paper through research of an Army Officer in history who held and displayed values one would like to emulateDemonstrate a dedication to personal professional development through writing a self-critiquing journal based on one's leadership sucesses and failures

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Battlefield lifesaving skills

Learning Outcome

O1 – Individual ProficiencyBattlefield lifesaving skillsIn-class First Aid quiz and practical exercises during weekly tactics LabsCadets must score 80% or higher on quiz & demonstrate proficiency as a member of an Aid & Litter team during LabCadets who fail to achieve the standard will receive retraining and be retested as well as be partnered with others at Lab

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Performs successfully under stress

Learning Outcome

O11 – CharacterPerforms successfully under stressCadets will conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise during which they will be 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 

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Understands & explain impact of losing individuals in the un

Learning Outcome

O9 - LeadershipUnderstands & can explain impact of losing individuals in the unit due to injury/ deathCadets will experience first- hand the impact “losing” a Soldier during tactical operations at LabCadets must demonstrate the ability to properly deal with loss during combat and take the proper actionsCadets do not react properly will be identified and be retrained at lab by on-site faculty and the Cadet leadership

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Proficient at entering and clearing a room with a team

Learning Outcome

O3 – Member of a TeamProficient at entering and clearing a room with a teamCadets will be instructed on proper techniques at Lab and then be tested with their teamCadets must demonstrate proficiency during the practical exercise at LabCadets who fail to meet the standard will be retrained at Lab and be retested that same day

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Demonstrates Understanding & Application of Army Values & Et

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Army's Programs on Equal Opportunity (EO), Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)