US Army ROTC

MS 1 – Intro to Leadership and Management (MSBU 1101)

An introductory course open to all students without obligation. It focuses on the military as a profession and examines its organization, ethics, and values. The course explores the responsibilities and impact of leadership and the customs and traditions of military service. Drill and ceremonies, land navigation, physical fitness, and public speaking are introduced. Students begin their program of professional military reading.

MSBU 1201

Open to all students without obligation. The course explores leadership principles, decision-making and team building. Students are introduced to tactical systems and the field environment. Students learn advanced techniques in land navigation, terrain association and first aid. Students continue their own program of professional military reading.

MS 2 – Basic Leadership Development (MSBU 2101)

This course is open to all students without obligation. The course continues the basic leader development process and focuses on applying the fundamentals of leadership and team-building skills. Students gain an understanding of small team dynamics and the roles and responsibilities of junior leaders. It further reinforces the ideals of service, ethics and values and develops students’ confidence in their own skills, knowledge and attributes.

(MSBU 2201)

Open to all students without obligation. The course continues the application of leadership and team-building principles. Proficiency in individual skills and leadership abilities are assessed. Advanced techniques in problem analysis, planning and organizing, delegation, interpersonal skills, sound decision making and small team operations are emphasized.

MS 3 – Advanced Leadership and Management (MSBU 3101)

Expands and refines the leader development process. This is an intensive program to prepare cadets for tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with the Leadership Development and Assessment Course. Cadets are trained and evaluated on the full range of leadership skills and attributes. Written and oral communication skills, motivational behavior, interpersonal skills, administrative procedures, decision-making and military field skills are emphasized. Must be taken in conjunction with MSBU 4001.

(MSBU 3201)

Expands on the skills introduced in MSBU 3101 and incorporates increasingly challenging situations involving military technical, tactical and leadership skills. Advanced training in marksmanship and physical fitness is emphasized. Course includes field training exercises where students demonstrate land navigation and leader skills and are evaluated on performance. Course is designed to bring cadets to peak efficiency in physical conditioning and leadership ability. Must be taken in conjunction with MSBU 4001.

MS 4 – Command and Staff Training and Management (MSBU 4101)

This course refines military skills and knowledge to the precommissioning level. Senior students assume leadership roles as cadet commanders, staff officers, or company officers responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all cadet training and operations. Training focuses on Army legal, administrative and logistical systems and training methodologies. It reinforces individual competencies and maximizes opportunities for practical application of leadership skills. Must be taken in conjunction with MSBU 4001.

(MSBU 4201)

Culminates the leader development process at the precommissioning level. Designed to prepare cadets for transition from cadet to Second Lieutenant. Instruction seeks to expand the frame of reference. Cadets examine ethical and legal issues related to being an officer and continue to improve their leadership and decision-making skills. Several practical exercises and field training events supplement classroom instruction. Must be taken in conjunction with MSBU 4001.

MSBU 4001 – Leadership Laboratory

This course provides practical experience within the setting of a military organization to develop discipline and teamwork. The course provides opportunities to apply learned leadership principles and to plan, instruct and practice military skills such as drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, communications and physical fitness. Students in the Basic Course are organized into squads and platoons under the supervision of Advanced Course cadets. Senior cadets are responsible for Basic Course training and logistics and function as offers within the cadet battalion. Cadets who will attend the Leadership Development and Assessment Course are provided with an intensive program of military and leadership skills enhancement and assessment under cadre direction.