Military Science (MLSC)

MLSC 101. Leadership and Personal Development. 1 Unit.

This course establishes a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Also addresses personal development skills, including physical fitness and time management. Note: Enrollment in this course by a non-contracted student does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Counts as a Full-Semester Wellness/Movement course.

MLSC 102. Introduction to Tactical Leadership. 1 Unit.

This course focuses on communications, leadership, and problem solving. Introduces students to the duties and responsibilities of an Army lieutenant as well as examining current pay and benefits. Note: Enrollment in this course by a non-contracted student does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Recommended preparation: MLSC 101. Counts as a Full-Semester Wellness/Movement course.

MLSC 201. Innovative Team Leadership. 2 Units.

Use of ethics-based leadership skills to develop individual abilities and contribute to effective team-building. Focus on skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning of events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and basic military tactics. Learn the fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Participation in a weekend field training exercise is optional but encouraged. Note: Enrollment in this course by a non-contracted student does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Recommended preparation: MLSC 101, 102.

MLSC 202. Foundations of Tactical Leadership. 2 Units.

Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small-unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional but encouraged. Note: Enrollment in this course by a non-contracted student does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Recommended preparation: MLSC 101, 102, 201.