Course Title:

MSL 103: Advanced Leadership

Faculty Member Information:

Primary Instructor: SFC David D. Richards ASST: MSG Chris M. Ward
Office: Peterson Hall Room 202C
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and F 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Office Phone: (509) 963-3518 or 3577
E-Mail: richardd@cwu.edu or wardc@cwu.edu

Prerequisites:

None

Course Rationale (Purpose):

The purpose of this course is consistent with the University's mission, "by teaching we learn"; the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS), "to prepare enlightened leaders for their professions"; and this department's mission, to commission quality officers into the profession of arms. This course is one of the first courses a cadet takes before assuming the responsibility and obligations of a contracted cadet. This is an introduction and overview of basic military operational skills and management techniques. Open to all students.

Textbook and other required materials for the course:

The Military Science Department provides all class material for this course. There is no uniform requirement for this course.

Specific Learner Outcomes:

• Know and understand the principles of leadership as they relate to both military and civilian personnel.
• Understand and be able to perform first aid to include evaluating a casualty, preventing shock, resuscitation, clear an object from throat, put on a field dressing/tourniquet, and prevention and treatment of cold weather injuries.
• Understand and discuss the tactical and leadership dimensions associated with the defensive battle of Rorke's Drift.
• Understand and demonstrate radio communication procedures using tactical radios.
• Understand and demonstrate navigation techniques using a map, protractor, and compass.

Course Topics:

The major topics considered in this course are:

• Leadership Principles
• First Aid Procedures
• Communicate with Tactical Radio
• Navigation Using a Map and Compass

Instructional Methods and Activities:

The primary student learning activity will be hands on demonstration. Secondary instructional method will be group discussion or lecture.

Assessment:

Demonstration of the student learner outcomes is measured by attendance, class participation, mid-term and the final exam.

Grading:

A "C" grade indicates that the student has made substantial progress toward meeting the course objectives of the course. The grades above a "C" are used for students who have demonstrated some degree of superiority. See page 29 of the University Catalog for more details. All students on scholarships are reminded that they must obtain a "B" or better in this course.

An "I" means the student was not able to complete the course by the end of the term, But has satisfactorily completed a sufficient portion of it and can be expected to finish without having to re-enroll in it. See page 30 of the University Catalog for more details.

You will be graded on a point system. There are 400 points that can be earned in the following manner:

Grading Scale is as follows:

Course Schedule:

See Instructor

Class Policies:

Class attendance is important. Two unexcused absences automatically lowers the students grade to a "C". Three unexcused absences will result in an "F" grade. Participating in extracurricular activities will result in extra credit toward the students final grade. All course requirements are mandatory. Failure to complete any course requirement will result in an Incomplete grade (I) being awarded for the course.

Bibliography

References:

• SH 22-200
• FM 21-26
• STP 21-1-SMCT Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks Level 1

ADA Statement:

Students with disabilities that may impact on learning should contact the instructor immediately