Sophomore | Fall Semester

Course Overview

MS 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs.

Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership attributes and core leader competencies through an understanding of Army rank, structure, duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos.

Course Objectives

Leadership

• Describe the three stages of team development
• Identify different leadership theories that contributed to the Army Leadership Framework
• Develop a PRT schedule

Personal Development

• Describe the tools a leader or group can use to manage time
• Describe effective communication
• Deliver a formal information briefing

Officership

• Explain the importance of personal development for officership

Tactics and Techniques

• Practice map-reading techniques
• Practice land navigation techniques
• Describe the seven steps of problem solving
• Describe the eight troop leading procedures
• Understand the linkage between Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), and the Operation Order (OPORD)
• Demonstrate knowledge of tactical movement under different METT-TC scenarios
• Define Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills
• Understand the Purpose of Offensive Operations
• Define the purpose of pre-combat checks and inspections

Values and Ethics

• Apply Values and Ethics principles