Classes

AlgeoMILS 1001: Basic Introductory Course to Military Leadership I(co-requisite MILS 1001L LAB) (Fall)

This course focuses on small group leadership and introducing the student to the Army as an organization. Students learn time management, drill and ceremony, military customs and courtesies, basic map reading, water safety and first aid. Introduction to organization, values, ethics, personal development and the role of the Army. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 2 hours per week. Co-requisite: Lab component.

MILS 1001L: Basic Introductory Course to Military Leadership I Lab (co-requisite MILS 1001 required) (Fall)

Practical experience at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include marksmanship, hiking, civil war battlefield visits, field leader's reaction course and varied other outdoor activities.

MILS 1011: Introduction to Military Leadership II (co-requisite MILS 1011L) (Spring)

Continuation of MILS 1001. Topics include the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, the Army Leadership Requirements Model, intermediate map reading/orienteering, and basic field craft. Classroom 1 hour per week. Lab 2 hours per week. Co-requisite: Lab component.

MILS 1011L: Introduction to Military Leadership II LAB (co-requisite MILS 1011 required) (Spring)

Practical experience at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include rappelling/orienteering, hiking, white-water rafting, field leader's reaction course and varied other outdoor activities.

MILS 2002: Leadership Development I (co-requisite MILS 2002L) (Fall)

This course focuses on basic Army leadership doctrine and develops the student's skills by introducing them to small unit tactics. Students learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving by using Troop Leading Procedures (TLP). Additional topics include the value of diversity, understanding the officer‘s role in leading change, management skills, and the fundamentals of the Army as a profession. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Co-requisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 1001 and MILS 1011 or approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 2002L: Leadership Development I LAB (co-requisite MILS 2002 required) (Fall)

Course focus is on small unit leadership, team building and management skills. Class also includes an introduction in small unit tactics. Students develop leadership foundations by leading discussions, developing and briefing operations plans using the Military Decision Making Model. Labs include marksmanship, hiking, civil war battlefield visits, field leader's reaction course and varied other outdoor activities.

MILS 2012: Leadership Development II (co-requisite MILS 2012L) (Spring)

Continuation of MILS 2002. Topics include Troop Leading Procedures (TLP), time management, military writing, and basic tactics. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 1001, MILS 1011, and MILS 2002 or approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 2012L: Leadership Development I LAB (co-requisite MILS 2012 required) (Spring)

Course focus is on decision making process, time management and leadership skills. Lab includes an introduction into basic tactics. Cadet enhance and refine first aid, land navigation and outdoor field craft skills. White-water rafting and other various outdoor activities included.

MILS 3004: Applied Leadership I (co-requisite MILS 3004L required) (Fall)

This course focuses on the development of managerial and leadership abilities and the practical application of these skills during 'hands-on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical training, and tactical situations. This course prepares the student to excel at the ROTC Advanced Camp (normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior year). One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 4 hours (conducted Monday - Thursday) per week. Co-requisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 1001, MILS 1011, MILS 2002, and MILS 2012; or completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp; or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. All students must have approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 3004L: Applied Leadership LAB I (co-requisite MILS 3004 required) (Fall)

Lab focus is on preparing cadets for attendance at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course, FT Lewis, Washington thru development of managerial and leadership abilities, maximizing performance oriented 'hands on' training. Students learn advanced infantry tactics and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. Students are required to lead in drill and ceremony, physical fitness training and tactical infantry situations. Prerequisite: Obtained Junior status/standing, completed first two years of Army ROTC or, have Prior Service or JROTC experience or, attended the Leader's Training Course or, have permission of Professor of Military Science and Leadership.

MILS 3014: Applied Leadership II (co-requisite MILS 3014L required) (Spring)

Continuation of MILS 3004. This course prepares the student to excel at the ROTC Advanced Camp (normally attended during the summer between the junior and senior year). Requirements include one 48 hour weekend field training exercise per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 4 hours (conducted Monday - Thursday) per week. Co-requisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 1001, MILS 1011, MILS 2002, MILS 2012 and MILS 3004; or completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp; or completion of basic training with any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. All students must have approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 4004: Advanced Leadership I (co-requisite MILS 4004L required) (Fall)

This course focuses on the study of various military organizations and their role in military operations. Discussion of command and staff management in military organizations, executive responsibility of Army commissioned officers, service customs, courtesies, and traditions. The senior year includes the study of personnel management, professional ethics, the military justice system, and the Army's training and maintenance management system. This course prepares students to assume responsibilities as a commissioned officer upon graduation. One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 4 hours (conducted Monday - Thursday) per week. Co-requisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 3003 and 3014. All students must have approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 4004L: Advanced Leadership I LAB (co-requisite 4004 required) (Fal)

Under supervision of Cadre, the cadets will plan, execute, supervise, and evaluate semester ROTC activities for all MS levels.

MILS 4014: Advanced Leadership II (co-requisite 4014L required) (Spring)

Continuation of MILS 4004. This course prepares students to assume responsibilities as a commissioned officer upon graduation. One 48 hour weekend field training exercise is required per semester. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, physical training 4 hours (conducted Monday - Thursday) per week. Co-requisite: Lab component. Prerequisites: Completion of MILS 3003 and 3014. All students must have approval from the department chair to enroll in this course.

MILS 4014L: Advanced Leadership II LAB (co-requisite 4014 required) (Spring)

Under supervision of Cadre, the cadets will plan, execute, supervise, and evaluate semester ROTC activities for all MS levels.

 

OTHER CLASSES OFFERED BY ARMY ROTC

 

MILS 4001: Contemporary Military Issues (Fall/Spring)

Individual study for advanced undergraduates. Students research, write a paper, and give an oral presentation of a current military issue. Required course for all MSV cadets drawing extended ROTC benefits. Prerequisite: Permission of Professor of Military Science and Leadership.

MILS 4011: Advanced Military Correspondence (Fall/Spring)

Practicum for advanced undergraduates. Students submit prepared military correspondence projects written in the military style using military formats, terms and forms. Required course for all MSV cadets drawing extended ROTC benefits. Prerequisite: Permission of Professor of Military Science and Leadership.

MILS 1101: Basic Rifle Marksmanship (Fall)

Open to all UAF students. Introduction to safe use of a rifle and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities, and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visit to fire at local indoor rifle range. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC). Students may also participate and compete with the University of Arkansas Pershing Rifle Shooting Team.

MILS 2101: Advanced Rifle Marksmanship (Spring)

Open to all UAF students. Course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Advanced Rifle Marksmanship. Class is conducted once a week with topics including: Air Rifle, Small Bore firing, advanced practical exercises of different shooting positions and marksmanship competition with other universities. Students may also participate and compete with the University of Arkansas Pershing Rifle Shooting Team. Prerequisite: MILS 1101 or permission of Instructor.