The courses
below may be offered at Monmouth College or on the Western Illinois University
campus:
MILS 111.
Introduction to Leadership and Personal Development .25 course credits
A course designed to introduce students to Army ROTC and
the organization of the
U.S. Army and its role in American society. Teach fundamental concepts in
leadership in
both classroom and outdoor activities. Increase self-confidence through optional
activities
in rappelling, leadership reaction course, and basic marksmanship.
MILS 112. Introduction to Tactical
Leadership
.25 course credits
Continuation of MILS 111. This course continues to build
the knowledge base of soldier skills such as first aid, marksmanship, and
writing. Expands a student’s opportunity for and knowledge of leadership skills
through basic drill, rappelling and the leadership reaction course.
Prerequisite: MILS 111.
MILS 211.
Innovative Team Leadership
.5 course credits
Students participate in
discussions of selected leadership principles and the methods of
military instruction. Introduction to a leadership development program which
assesses
students using 12 leadership dimensions. Instruction in basic individual
military skills. Prerequisite: MILS 112.
MILS 212.
Foundations of Tactical Leadership
.5 course credits
Continuation of discussions of personal leadership
development and individual military skills. Exercises in team building, small
unit leadership techniques, and military map reading. Prerequisite: MILS 211.
MILS 298. Individual
Studies
.25–1 course credits
Special study in military science carried out under the
supervision of a faculty member.
Limited to enrolled military science students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Professor of
Military Science (PMS).
MILS300.
Internship
.25–1.5 course credits
Leader’s Training Course and/or Leader Development and
Assessment Course which are taken over the summer. Students are to register for
this experience, which takes place off campus during the summer term, separate
from their fall and spring registration. Permission of the MILS campus
instructor is required. Students
must complete and Independent Study Agreement indicating course expectations
including credits to be attempted and submit it to the Registrar’s Office prior
to leaving campus in the spring.
MILS 311. Adaptive Tactical Leadership
1 course credit
Theories and techniques of military leadership.
Concentration on leader/group interaction, organizational demands,
communication, and counseling. Practical opportunities to lead small groups,
receive assessment, and lead in situations of increasing complexity. Application
of leadership techniques in small unit tactics and preparation for Advanced
Camp. Prerequisites: MILS 212 or LTC and permission of the professor of Military
Science (PMS).
MILS 312.
Leadership in Changing Environments
1 course credit
Continues methodology of MILS 311. Tactical organization,
operations and small unit leadership of rifle squad and platoon in the attack
and defense. Written and oral presentation of operations orders, reports, and
control systems. Proficiency in land navigation. Preparation for Warrior Forge.
Prerequisite: MILS 311 and permission of the PMS.
MILS 411.
Developing Adaptive Leaders
1 course credit
Designed to prepare the cadet for transition to
lieutenant. Students will learn the expectations of duties of the newly
commissioned officer, including command and staff functions through classroom
discussion. They will also function as a battalion level command and staff
element. MILS 411 will also continue to improve upon presentation skills, use of
after action review/reports, understanding Army Training Doctrine, operation
orders and military justice. Prerequisites: MILS 312 and permission of the PMS.
MILS 412. Leadership in a Complex World
1 course credit
Culmination of the leader development process at the
pre-commissioning level, preparing for the transition from cadet to lieutenant.
Training is to solidify the commitment to officership, reinforce individual
competencies, and offer practical leader experiences. Includes the study and
application of oral and written communications, leadership/professional ethics,
logistics and maintenance. Prerequisites: MILS 411 and/or permission of the PMS.