Tuskegee University Army ROTC

MILS 0101. THE ROLE OF THE U.S. ARMY.

1 st Semester, Lect. & Conf. 1 hr. weekly; Leadership Lab 1 hr. weekly, 1 credit. This course examines the need for military forces in society, and focuses on the U.S. Army’s role in American defense strategy. Practical exercises involving written and oral communications are used to discuss the participation of Black Americans in the U.S. Army. Some aspects of military leadership and benefits of a career in the U.S. Army are explored. Development of individual student study skills and communications abilities is stressed. Assertiveness training is available as self-study, supplemental instruction.

MILS 0102. THE DYNAMICS OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP.

2 nd Semester. Lect & Conf. 1 hr. weekly Leadership Lab 1 hr weekly, 1 credit. This course is concerned with a wide variety of factors that affect the development of an individual’s style of leadership. Through an examination of society’s values, and the impact of such values on the All Volunteer Force, students are exposed to some problems facing the Army officer. Practical exercises and seminars conducted by active military leaders from off campus help a student understand the responsibilities of military leaders. A basic understanding of first aid is presented to provide the student with a basic military skill that has non military application. Oral communications are stressed through impromptu speeches and open discussions. Military customs, drill and ceremony are presented in the leadership laboratory.

MILS 0201. LAND NAVIGATION AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS.

1 st Semester, Lect. & Conf. 2 hrs. weekly. Leadership Lab 1 hr. weekly, 2 credits. Basic principles of land navigation, to include how to read a map and identify and locate terrain features are learned through practical exercise. An orientation field trip in applying map reading skills learned in the classroom is also presented. Development of oral communication skills through short student presentations is taught. Adequately preparing the student to successfully meet the higher challenges of the Advanced Course program is emphasized. In the leadership lab, students are taught methods of conducting training and are given practical experience in training management.

MILS 0202. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE U.S. ARMY OFFICER.

2 nd Semester. Lect. 2, Leadership Lab 1, 2 credits. This course develops the student’s understanding of the specific duties and responsibilities required of an Army officer. Principles of small unit tactics and land navigation are learned through practical exercises. Aspects of the professional relationship between an officer and an enlisted member are explored. The student is exposed to the eligibility requirements and conditions for enrollment in the ROTC Advanced program. Benefits of a career as a U.S. Army officer are discussed. Management of training is stressed in leadership laboratory.

MILS 0203. ROTC BASIC CAMP.

Summer. Lect. and practical exercise, 4 credits. This is a six week course offered during the summer. The course is for students desiring to enter Army ROTC as a junior. The course will teach basic military skills in map reading, marksmanship, drill and ceremony, first aid, and tactical training.

MILS 301. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II.

1 st Semester Lect 3; Leadership. Lab 1, 3 credits. This course provides the student with skills that form the foundation for the future role as an Army officer. Military Skills that concern Army equipment, first aid and land navigation are stressed. Tactics used at the squad and platoon levels of the Army’s combat organization are examined. Methods of presenting a military briefing are learned through practical exercises that focus on factors affecting the effectiveness and morale of a unit. Principles for presenting military instruction are presented. In leadership laboratory the student develops an understanding of teamwork, and he practices skills required for attendance at the ROTC Advanced Camp. Supplemental instruction with emphasis on practical experience is available to the student for all phases for instruction. Prerequisites. Completion of the Basic Course or equivalent.

MILS 302. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II.

2 nd Semester Lect 3; Leadership. Lab 1, 3 credits. This course is principally concerned with refining those skills needed to conduct combat operations at the platoon level. Troop leading procedures are used for all phases of instruction. Detailed information on the conduct of tactical activities is presented. Characteristics of various weapons used in combat are examined. Procurement and use of intelligence information at battlefield level are discussed. Oral and written communications are stressed in briefings, instruction and reports by the student. Each branch of service in the U.S. Army is discussed in detail. Leadership laboratory instruction is concerned with practical application of classroom instruction. Students are placed in leadership positions under conditions requiring them to exercise decision making skills. A weekend field training exercise highlights the supplemental instruction wherein all phases of the MILS weekend field training exercise highlights the supplemental instruction wherein all phases of the MILS III course are practiced. Prerequisite. Satisfactory completion of MILS 301.

MILS 0303. ROTC ADVANCE CAMP.

Summer, 3 credits. This course is mandatory for all contracted juniors. This is a leadership course to evaluate leadership potential. Successful completion of MILS 303 is required before applying for commissioning as a second lieutenant. Instruction will only be offered during the summer sessions. Students will be evaluated in leadership skills from individual through platoon level collective tasks. This course is six weeks (seven days per week) in duration and is currently taught at Ft. Lewis, Washington.

MILS 0401. U.S. ARMY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES.

1 st Semester. Lect 3, Leadership Lab 1, 3 credits. This course is oriented to the duties performed by a junior officer in the United States Army. Through oral presentations, written reports and practical exercises, the student develops skills that he will use in managing units in the United States Army. Situations both in and out of the classroom are used to give the student experience in counseling subordinates on job performance and personal problems. The military justice system is examined in detail, with a mock trial used to give the student a better understanding of his responsibilities under military law. As a senior, the student will be a cadet officer and be responsible for managing some aspect of the cadet corps. Particular emphasis is placed on the preparation for, and conduct of training. Prerequisite: Satisfactory compl2etion of Military Science III.

MILS 0402. THE MILITARY PROFFESSION.

nd Semester. Lect 3, Leadership Lab 1, 3 credits. This course provides the student with detailed knowledge of United States Army organizations and how the different types of units contribute to the Army’s mission. A twelve hour seminar examines the ethical and professional aspects of being a military officer, along with some moral dimensions of modern warfare. Forms of Army correspondence are presented, with the student given practical experience in completing various types of reports that are common to duties of a second lieutenant. Throughout the course the student is given the opportunity to exercise his communication skills. In the leadership laboratory and in extra-curricular activities the student is able to sharpen his leadership skills. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Military Science 401.

MILS 0403. SPECIAL PROJECTS.

1 st and 2 nd Semesters, Summer, 3 credits. Research and lecture. This course is for Army ROTC students, who desire to further their knowledge, in military subjects that range from current world situations, to the use of the elements, of National Power. The course consists of discussion, research, and independent study. Enrollment must be approved by the PMS and is limited to 5 students per semester or summer session.

MILS 0501. CONTEMPORARY ARMY ISSUES,

1 st and 2 nd Semesters. Lect. 1, Leadership Lab 1, 1 credit. This course provides the Army ROTC Cadet on scholarship extension and selected “Continuing Students” who has completed all other Military Science course’s refresher instructions in current issues of Military Doctrine. The student completes a book review on selected work from the Army Professional Reading list and completes reviews on articles from current military journals. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Military Science 401 and 402.

MILS 0502 CONTINUING ARMY STUDIES.

2 nd Semester, 1 credit. This course is designed for MS V and completion cadets working to finish their degree. This course will keep students abreast of changes within the Army, ensure physical and mental fitness, ensures cadet data base is accurate, and ensure commissioning requirements are met timely. Students will attend one class and lab weekly, and physical training two times a week.




Prospective Students Welcome Home Cadre Cadet Chain of Command Cadet Activities Cadet Resourses Calendar Of Events Training FAQ's Class Syllabus Request For Information Scholarships Army Nursing Branches Photos Past Professors of Military Science History Alumni Request for Info Links	ROTC Classes MILS 0101. THE ROLE OF THE U.S. ARMY. 1 st Semester, Lect. & Conf. 1 hr. weekly; Leadership Lab 1 hr. weekly, 1 credit. This course examines the need for military forces in society, and focuses on the U.S. Army’s role in American defense strategy. Practical exercises involving written and oral communications are used to discuss the participation of Black Americans in the U.S. Army. Some aspects of military leadership and benefits of a career in the U.S. Army are explored. Development of individual student study skills and communications abilities is stressed. Assertiveness training is available as self-study, supplemental instruction. MILS 0102. THE DYNAMICS OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP. 2 nd Semester. Lect & Conf. 1 hr. weekly Leadership Lab 1 hr weekly, 1 credit. This course is concerned with a wide variety of factors that affect the development of an individual’s style of leadership. Through an examination of society’s values, and the impact of such values on the All Volunteer Force, students are exposed to some problems facing the Army officer. Practical exercises and seminars conducted by active military leaders from off campus help a student understand the responsibilities of military leaders. A basic understanding of first aid is presented to provide the student with a basic military skill that has non military application. Oral communications are stressed through impromptu speeches and open discussions. Military customs, drill and ceremony are presented in the leadership laboratory. MILS 0201. LAND NAVIGATION AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS. 1 st Semester, Lect. & Conf. 2 hrs. weekly. Leadership Lab 1 hr. weekly, 2 credits. Basic principles of land navigation, to include how to read a map and identify and locate terrain features are learned through practical exercise. An orientation field trip in applying map reading skills learned in the classroom is also presented. Development of oral communication skills through short student presentations is taught. Adequately preparing the student to successfully meet the higher challenges of the Advanced Course program is emphasized. In the leadership lab, students are taught methods of conducting training and are given practical experience in training management. MILS 0202. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE U.S. ARMY OFFICER. 2 nd Semester. Lect. 2, Leadership Lab 1, 2 credits. This course develops the student’s understanding of the specific duties and responsibilities required of an Army officer. Principles of small unit tactics and land navigation are learned through practical exercises. Aspects of the professional relationship between an officer and an enlisted member are explored. The student is exposed to the eligibility requirements and conditions for enrollment in the ROTC Advanced program. Benefits of a career as a U.S. Army officer are discussed. Management of training is stressed in leadership laboratory. MILS 0203. ROTC BASIC CAMP. Summer. Lect. and practical exercise, 4 credits. This is a six week course offered during the summer. The course is for students desiring to enter Army ROTC as a junior. The course will teach basic military skills in map reading, marksmanship, drill and ceremony, first aid, and tactical training. MILS 301. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II. 1 st Semester Lect 3; Leadership. Lab 1, 3 credits. This course provides the student with skills that form the foundation for the future role as an Army officer. Military Skills that concern Army equipment, first aid and land navigation are stressed. Tactics used at the squad and platoon levels of the Army’s combat organization are examined. Methods of presenting a military briefing are learned through practical exercises that focus on factors affecting the effectiveness and morale of a unit. Principles for presenting military instruction are presented. In leadership laboratory the student develops an understanding of teamwork, and he practices skills required for attendance at the ROTC Advanced Camp. Supplemental instruction with emphasis on practical experience is available to the student for all phases for instruction. Prerequisites. Completion of the Basic Course or equivalent. MILS 302. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT II. 2 nd Semester Lect 3; Leadership. Lab 1, 3 credits. This course is principally concerned with refining those skills needed to conduct combat operations at the platoon level. Troop leading procedures are used for all phases of instruction. Detailed information on the conduct of tactical activities is presented. Characteristics of various weapons used in combat are examined. Procurement and use of intelligence information at battlefield level are discussed. Oral and written communications are stressed in briefings, instruction and reports by the student. Each branch of service in the U.S. Army is discussed in detail. Leadership laboratory instruction is concerned with practical application of classroom instruction. Students are placed in leadership positions under conditions requiring them to exercise decision making skills. A weekend field training exercise highlights the supplemental instruction wherein all phases of the MILS weekend field training exercise highlights the supplemental instruction wherein all phases of the MILS III course are practiced. Prerequisite. Satisfactory completion of MILS 301. MILS 0303. ROTC ADVANCE CAMP. Summer, 3 credits. This course is mandatory for all contracted juniors. This is a leadership course to evaluate leadership potential. Successful completion of MILS 303 is required before applying for commissioning as a second lieutenant. Instruction will only be offered during the summer sessions. Students will be evaluated in leadership skills from individual through platoon level collective tasks. This course is six weeks (seven days per week) in duration and is currently taught at Ft. Lewis, Washington. MILS 0401. U.S. ARMY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES. 1 st Semester. Lect 3, Leadership Lab 1, 3 credits. This course is oriented to the duties performed by a junior officer in the United States Army. Through oral presentations, written reports and practical exercises, the student develops skills that he will use in managing units in the United States Army. Situations both in and out of the classroom are used to give the student experience in counseling subordinates on job performance and personal problems. The military justice system is examined in detail, with a mock trial used to give the student a better understanding of his responsibilities under military law. As a senior, the student will be a cadet officer and be responsible for managing some aspect of the cadet corps. Particular emphasis is placed on the preparation for, and conduct of training. Prerequisite: Satisfactory compl2etion of Military Science III. MILS 0402. THE MILITARY PROFFESSION. nd Semester. Lect 3, Leadership Lab 1, 3 credits. This course provides the student with detailed knowledge of United States Army organizations and how the different types of units contribute to the Army’s mission. A twelve hour seminar examines the ethical and professional aspects of being a military officer, along with some moral dimensions of modern warfare. Forms of Army correspondence are presented, with the student given practical experience in completing various types of reports that are common to duties of a second lieutenant. Throughout the course the student is given the opportunity to exercise his communication skills. In the leadership laboratory and in extra-curricular activities the student is able to sharpen his leadership skills. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Military Science 401. MILS 0403. SPECIAL PROJECTS. 1 st and 2 nd Semesters, Summer, 3 credits. Research and lecture. This course is for Army ROTC students, who desire to further their knowledge, in military subjects that range from current world situations, to the use of the elements, of National Power. The course consists of discussion, research, and independent study. Enrollment must be approved by the PMS and is limited to 5 students per semester or summer session. MILS 0501. CONTEMPORARY ARMY ISSUES, 1 st and 2 nd Semesters. Lect. 1, Leadership Lab 1, 1 credit. This course provides the Army ROTC Cadet on scholarship extension and selected “Continuing Students” who has completed all other Military Science course’s refresher instructions in current issues of Military Doctrine. The student completes a book review on selected work from the Army Professional Reading list and completes reviews on articles from current military journals. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Military Science 401 and 402. MILS 0502 CONTINUING ARMY STUDIES. 2 nd Semester, 1 credit. This course is designed for MS V and completion cadets working to finish their degree. This course will keep students abreast of changes within the Army, ensure physical and mental fitness, ensures cadet data base is accurate, and ensure commissioning requirements are met timely. Students will attend one class and lab weekly, and physical training two times a week.