[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSL 2101 - Leadership and Decision Making

2 credits


This is an academically challenging course where Cadets will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army Leadership, Officership, Army Values and Ethics, Personal Development, and small unit tactics at the platoon level.  Cadets will be required to demonstrate writing skills and present information briefings; all necessary to become a successful future officer.  This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and a final exam.

Cadets will receive systematic and specific feedback on their leader attributes, values, and core leader competencies from their instructor, other ROTC Cadre, and MSL IV (Senior) Cadets who will evaluate them using the Cadet Officer Evaluation Report (COER).  MSL2101 primarily is drawn from the Adaptability Army Learning Areas (ALA).  The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs).  Comprehension of the officer's role in Leading Change by applying Innovative Solutions to Problems in concert with the Principles of Mission Command.  The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forum and a leadership self-assessment.