Military Science Course Descriptions

 

Cadet Levels and Courses

Freshman (MSL I)

Prereq.: MILS 1011 or permission of instructor. Non-immigrant aliens require approval from their governments prior to enrollment. 1 hr. lecture; 1.5 hrs. lab. Overview of leadership fundamentals, including setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback and effective writing skills.

Sophomore (MSL II)

Junior (MSL III)


 


Prereq.: MILS 2161 or MILS 2162 or equivalent. Non-immigrant aliens require approval from their governments prior to enrollment. 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Study, practice and evaluation of adaptive team leadership skills as presented with the demands of the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self awareness and critical thinking skills.

Senior (MSL IV)


Prereq.: MILS 3012. Not for graduate credit. Senior standing required. Non-immigrant aliens require approval from their governments prior to enrollment. 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Development of proficiency in planning, executing and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare students to make the transition to becoming an Army officer.


Prereq.: MILS 3012.  Not for graduate credit. Senior standing required. Non-immigrant aliens require approval from their governments prior to enrollment. 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). Case studies, scenarios and exercises are also used to prepare students to face the complex ethical and practical demand of leading as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.

Training 

Prereq.: MILS 3012. To receive academic credit, student must enroll in summer session prior to departure for CLC. It is a four week course conducted at Ft. Knox with instructors and cadets representing ROTC Programs from the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Intense leadership application and training in military skills; oral and written orders, light infantry tactics, weapons systems and confidence building events.

Open to all LSU students. Cadet Initial Entry Training is designed for students typically between their sophomore and junior years, consisting of a four-week. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can take part in ROTC as an military science-level III in the four-year program. No academic credit given.