MILS: Military Science (MILS)

MILS 101. Introduction to Leadership. (2 Credits)

A study of the organization of the Army and ROTC, with emphasis on the local program and career opportunities for the ROTC graduates. Significance of military courtesy, discipline, customs and traditions of the service.

MILS 102. Introduction to Leadership. (2 Credits)

A study of the military as a profession, the historical growth and development of the Army, stressing the magnitude of management implications. Development of leadership through practical exercises.

MILS 201. Foundations of Leadership. (2 Credits)

A study of the functions, duties, and responsibilities of junior leaders, with continuing development of leadership through practical exercises.

MILS 202. Foundations of Leadership. (2 Credits)

A study of basic military skills and operations of the basic military team, to include military geography, and the use of maps and aerial photographs.

MILS 300. Leadership Training Course. (4 Credits)

This 42-day leadership skills course at Fort Knox, KY, equates to Military Science 101, 102, 201, and 202. Student will be given the challenges of leadership, physical fitness, rappelling, drown-proofing, basic tactical maneuvering, use of basic Army weapons, map reading, compass course and basic military drill and ceremonies.

MILS 301. Tactical Leadership. (3 Credits)

A course stressing the development of the small unit leader skills, basic military skills, physical fitness and squad and platoon tactics. Prerequisites: MILS 101 Army Customs and Traditions I; MILS 102 Army Customs and Traditions II; MILS 201 Basic Officers Skills I; MILS 202 Basic Officers Skills I.

MILS 302. Applied Leadership. (3 Credits)

A course stressing the development of military skills with emphasis placed upon physical fitness, map reading and communications. Includes down-proofing exercises, field training exercises, and drill and ceremonies. Prerequisite: MILS 301 Advanced Leadership Development I.

MILS 303. Leadership Dev & Assess Course. (6 Credits)

**Internship semester hours can be used during any semester for 3 to 6 semester hours.

MILS 401. Developmental Leadership. (3 Credits)

A study of officer-enlisted relationship, staffs procedures, military writing and correspondence and military justice. Prerequisites: MILS 301 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT I; MILS 302 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT II.

MILS 402. Adaptive Leadership. (3 Credits)

Pre-commissioning seminars, study of Officer Evaluation Reports (OER's), Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOER's) division organizational structure, personal affairs, and unit administration are part of this course. Prerequisites: MILS 301 Advanced Leadership Development I; MILS 302 Advanced Leadership Development II (1) Students with previous military experience may be given semester hour for these prerequisites.

MILS 403. Leadership Laboratory. (0 Credits)

Serves as learning laboratories for hands-on practical experiences. Training is supplementary and includes operations and tactics, land navigation, first aid, and general military subjects. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is administered to assess the state of physical development. (All cadets must participate in the 2- hour leadership lab.)

MILS 404. MILS Independent Study. (3-6 Credits)

This internship is offered primarily to ROTC cadets to allow them to obtain practical work experience in their major under supervised conditions. The internship provides real-world application in Marketing, Political Science, Social Science, History, Physical Education, etc. majors with emphasis on Army or ROTC aspects.