Courses - LCSC Catalog

Military Science (MS)

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Course Descriptions - Lewis-Clark State College 2002-2003 Catalog

MS 101 - Introduction to Military Science (1 cr.)

Introduction to mission and organization of the U.S. Army; provides background in role of an Army officer as a career choice in either the Active Army or the National Guard/Reserves; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; participate in outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, mountaineering, rifle marksmanship, and rappelling; texts and lab fees provided by dept; no mandatory uniform wear; students learn about available scholarships and other financial programs. Co-requisites: MS 111. Participation entails no military obligation.

MS 102 - Fundamentals of Leadership and Management (1 cr.)

Continuation of MS 101. Development of greater understanding of roles and responsibilities of Army officers; lecture, conference, and activities dealing with military subjects; participation in challenging outdoor activities such as orienteering, mountaineering, and weapons qualification; occasional uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept; more focus on leadership development and the development of personal confidence. Co-requisites: MS 112. Participation entails no military obligation.

MS 111/112 - Leadership Lab (1 cr.)

Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other wk. Co-requisites: MS 101-102.

MS 201 - Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr.)

Application of leadership and management skills to various case studies; organization and structure of Army units; basic first aid; practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship); uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept. Pre-requisites: MS 102 or permission of dept; co requisite: MS 211. Participation entails no military obligation.

MS 202 - Applied Leadership and Management (2 cr.)

Troop leading procedures and application of procedures to planning and conducting small unit operations; individual soldier skills, such as military communication, basic map reading, and survival skills; practical field training in variety of outdoor skills (mountaineering, rafting, rifle marksmanship); uniform wear required; texts, uniforms, and lab fees provided by dept. Pre-requisites: MS 201 or perm of dept; Co-requisite: MS 212. Participation entails no military obligation.

MS 204 - Special Topics (cr. arr)

Pre-requisites: by permission.

MS 211/212 -Leadership Lab (1 cr.)

Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other wk. Co-requisites: MS 201-202.

MS 280 - Raider Operations (1-4 cr.)

The Chrisman Raider Team is an elite group of individuals who compete on intercollegiate level in military skills of marksmanship, physical fitness, navigation, weapons, rope bridging, and long distance marching; rigorous physical training and practicing technical skills in preparation for two-day competition among schools throughout western U.S. Co-requisites: MS 101 or 102 or 201 or 202 or 301 or 302 or 401 or 402.

MS 289 - Basic Encampment (6 cr.)

Intensive five-week summer encampment at Fort Knox, Kentucky; hands-on training in fundamentals of leadership in a military environment, land navigation, weapons training, drill and ceremony, and basic skills in doctrinal tactics employed by light infantry leaders. Pre-requisites: 50 cr hrs, 2.0 GPA, and perm of dept head.

MS 290 - Color Guard/Drill Team (1-4 cr.)

Participation and training in color guard and drill team. Co-requisites: MS 101 or 102 or 201 or 202 or 301 or 302 or 401 or 402.

MS 299 - Directed Study (cr. arr.)

MS 301/302 - Advanced Leadership and Management (3 cr.)

Practical leadership skills in a light infantry environment; leadership techniques practiced while learning patrolling and offensive and defensive tactics at squad and platoon level; prepares cadets for five-wk Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington. Three hrs of lecture, 2 hrs of lab, and 3 hrs of physical training a wk, plus field training exercises. Pre-requisites: either ROTC Basic Course, Camp Challenge, or Basic Training from any U.S. military branch of service; Co-requisites: MS 311, 312.

MS 311/312 - Leadership Lab (1 cr.)

Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other wk. Co-requisites: MS 301-302.

MS 401/402 - Seminar in Leadership and Management (3 cr.)

Practical application of leadership and management skills, military justice system, administrative and logistical procedures; preparation for service as an Army lieutenant. Pre-requisites: MS 301-302; Co-requisites: MS 411-412, 471-472.

MS 411/412 - Leadership Lab (1 cr.)

Building fundamental characteristics of leadership using a military model; hands-on training in small group leadership. Two hrs of lab every other wk. Co-requisites: MS 401-402.

MS 471/472 - Command and Staff Functions (2 cr.)

Hands-on practical applications of functions of U.S. Army officers assigned to command and staff positions; planning, coordinating, and implementing operations, training and logistic support for cadet battalion activities; practical exercises in interrelationships between commander, staff, higher headquarters, and subordinate units. Co-requisites: MS 401-402.

MS 489 - Advanced Encampment (cr. arr.)

Intensive five-wk summer encampment at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Graded P/F. Pre-requisites: MS 301-302 and permission of dept.