Course Title:

MSL 201: Individual Leadership Studies

Faculty Member Information:

Instructor: MSG Chris Ward
Office: Peterson Hall Rm 202B
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m., 4:00pm to 5:00pm
                    Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
                    Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Office Phone: (509) 963-3518 or 3579
E-Mail: wardc@cwu.edu

Prerequisites:

None

Course Rationale (Purpose):

This course expands upon the fundamentals introduced in the MSL 100 level. The MSL 201 course is designed to build on the five topical tracks: Leadership; Personal Development; Values and Ethics; Officership; and Tactics and Techniques. BE - ROTC MS II cadets will learn more about team-building, leadership theory, personal communications skills, team goal-setting and time-management skills, and the conduct of tactical operations at small-unit levels. Students will need to study, practice, and evaluate Army leadership and values. KNOW - ROTC MS II cadets will need to learn skills to be a quality officer and leader. Cadets will need to use critical reflection, inquiry, dialogue, and group interactions. DO - ROCT MS II cadeets will have extensive small group discussions and exercises that are integrated throughout the year. Emerging officers are encouraged to work together as a team and with their instructors in modifying assignments, suggesting agendas, and raising questions for discussion. Collaborative learning is enhanced when students apply what they learn in class by describing relevant lessons learned through experiences ourside the ROTC classroom.

Textbook and other required materials for the course:

The Military Science Department provides all class material for this course. You are required to return the textbooks in the same condition you received them.

Course Topics:

The major topics considered in this course are:

1. Leadership
   
   1. Describe the relationship between leader character and competence.
   2. Identify the sixteen dimensions of the Army Leadership Model.
   3. Describe the dynamics of team-building and the qualities of successful teams.
   4. Explain the trait and behavior leadership theories and their relationship to the Army leadership framework.
2. Values and Ethics
   
   1. Explain the Warrior Ethos.
   2. List and define the seven Army values.
3. Personal Development
   
   1. Define the basic elements of time and stress management.
   2. List the four steps to improving communications skills.
   3. Describe three techniques for active listening.
   4. Describe the types of Army briefings and the elements of an effective briefing.
   5. Conduct an information briefing in accordance with Army briefing standards.
4. Officership
   
   1. Explain the importance of being a model citizen as an Army officer.
   2. React to passing colors: National
5. Tactics and Techniques
   
   1. Demonstrate map reading and land navigation skills.
   2. Explain the Army problem solving process and troop leading procedures.
   3. Describe squad organization and movement techniques.
   4. Describe fundamentals of offensive and defensive operations and battle drills.

Instructional Methods and Activities:

The primary student learning activity will be group discussion and lecture.

*Leadership Labs: These hands-on training events will be conducted each Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Peterson Hall. The labs provide and opportunity for all students involved in the Military Science program to enjoy adventure and military skills training.

**Physical Fitness Training/Conditioning: Fitness Training is held Monday, Wenesday, and Friday from 7:00 to 8:00a.m upstairs at Nicholson Pavilion. On Tuesdays, fitness training is held at the same time but at the aquatics facility located to the north of Nicholson Pavilion. The training provides a quality, total-body workout and is excellent preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test, scheduled twice each quarter.

*Contacted cadets must attend Leadership Labs and PT.

**Non-contracted students are not required to attend PT but you are invited to do so.

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 30 of the University Catalog for more details.

Grading Scale is as follows:

A=92% or higher

A-=90 - 91%

B+=88 - 89%

B=82 - 87%

B-=80 - 81%

C+=78 - 79%

C=72 - 77%

C-=70 - 71%

D+=69 - 69%

D=62 - 67%

D-=60 - 61%

F=0 - 59%

Incomplete Grades

An "I" means the student was not able to complete the course by the end of the term, but has satisfactorily completed a sufficiant portion of it and can be expected to finish without having to re-enroll in it.

Incomplete grades will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

Evaluation

You will be graded on a point system. There are 100 points that can be earned in the following manner:

Course Schedule:

See instructor for schedule/calendar.

Class Policies:

Class attendance is important. Each unexcused absence will reduce your class attendance points by 9.

ADA Statement:

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