MS III Year
Juniors, known as a MS III, will act as Squad Leaders and/or Platoon Sergeants, in charge of a squad of underclassmen or an entire platoon. With the help of the other juniors, they will facilitate PT, lab and other important battalion events. This year is the most vital for Cadets, as their leadership is evaluated rigorously in preparation for the Accessions process.
MSL 3301 Adaptive Technical Leadership: 4 semester hours
Study, practice, develop, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills using squad tactical operations scenarios and systematic feedback on leadership attributes and actions. Cadets develop tactical leadership abilities to enable success at the summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course. PREREQ: Contracted MLS student. COREQ: MSL3301L
MSL 3301L Adaptive Team Leadership Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL3301
MSL 3311 Intermediate Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and learn how to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develop the physical fitness requirements of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life. COREQ: MSL3301.
MSL 3302 Leadership in Changing Environments: 4 semester hours
Intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations; conduct military briefings; develop operation orders. Explore, evaluate, and develop skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the COE. PREREQ: MSL3301. COREQ: MSL3302L.
MSL 3302L Leadership in Changing Environments Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL3302
MSL 3312 Experienced Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and apply knowledge of planning and leading physical fitness programs. Develop the physical fitness requirements of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on developing an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life. COREQ: MSL3302
MSL 3390 Leader Development and Assessment Course LDAC: 6 semester hours
Culmination of MSL 3301 and MSL 3302; Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Required of all contracted students, normally between junior and senior years. PREREQ: MSL 3301 and MSL 3302. Credit will be given upon completion of LDAC and approved Experiential Learning Portfolio.
MS IV Year
Senior Cadets provide oversight for the entire battalion, planning training events and monitoring the leadership of the juniors, in conjunction with the Cadre. The senior Cadets are given a large amount of freedom in operating the Bengal Detachment, as they must prepare for their impending roles as 2nd Lieutenants upon graduation.
MSL 4401 Developing Adaptive Leaders: 4 semester hours
Develop proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, and in functioning as a member of a staff. Provide performance feedback to subordinates by assessing risk, making ethical decisions, and leading fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to becoming officers. PREREQ: MSL 3301 and MSL 3302. COREQ: MSL 4401L
MSL 4401L Developing Adaptive Leaders Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 4401.
MSL 4411 Advanced Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and learn how to supervise the planning and leading of physical fitness programs. Develop progressive physical fitness requirements of the ROTC program to prepare Cadets and students to become officers in the Army. COREQ: MSL 4401
MSL 4402 Leadership in a Complex World: 4 semester hours
Explore dynamics of leading in complex situations of current military operations in the COE. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Explore aspects of interacting with non-government identities/civilians on the battlefield. PREREQ: MSL 4401. COREQ: MSL 4402L
MSL 4402L Leadership in a Complex World Laboratory: 0 semester hours
Practical application of classroom instruction, leadership exercises, adventure training, military skills, and tactical instruction. Military branch and rank orientation is also applied. COREQ: MSL 4402
MSL 4412 Expert Army Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour
Participate in and apply the knowledge to supervise the planning and leading of physical fitness programs. Develop progressive physical fitness requirements of the ROTC program to prepare Cadets and students to become officers in the Army. COREQ: MSL 4402
Information provided and updated by the US Army and is subject to change. Contact the ISU ROTC Department to learn more.