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Military Science
www.public.iastate.edu/~armyrotc/
Lt. Col. Marvin Meek, Chair of Department
Professors: Meek
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Meyer
Instructors (Adjunct): Krohn, Mayner, Runyon, Showers, Taylor, Vance

The mission of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is to commission the future leaders of the United States Army. Since ROTC produces 65 percent of the Army's Officer Corps, our task is one of the most important undertakings in the Army and our country today. We seek top quality college students. We train these potential leaders, assess their abilities, and challenge them with the highest standards of profession/professionalism. Those who successfully complete the program, receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A commission as an Army officer affords the opportunity to pursue a profession in one or several of the 300 different jobs held by Army officers. Students may request to serve as an officer in either the active army, or part time in the Army Reserve or National Guard. Regardless of the method of service, officers in today's Army can be proud to know that they are doing their share in the defense of the United States of America.

The ISU military science program is divided into two segments, the basic program and the advanced program. The basic program (courses numbered 101-210) is designed primarily for freshmen and sophomores. No military obligation is incurred by a person participating in the basic program. The basic program is designed to be informative and to acquaint students with the military as a profession. The basic program or an allowed substitute is a prerequisite for the advanced program. Financial assistance is available on a competitive basis.
Persons interested in military science should visit the department located on the second floor of the Armory.

Basic Program
These courses are primarily for freshman and sophomore students and, except for persons with prior military Service and basic training graduates, are required for entry into the advanced program. No more than 10 credits in 100- and 200-level courses may be applied toward graduation. Each scholarship cadet in the Basic Program receives a monthly allowance for up to 10 months. The curriculum is designed to train freshmen and sophomores in individual and team skills. It also helps the Professor of Military Science identify individual leader developmental needs.

Advanced Program
These courses are for students who have completed the basic program (or received equivalent credit) and are mandatory for potential commissioning upon contracting at the beginning of their junior year. Each cadet receives a monthly allowance for up to 10 months. This stipend is given during the junior and senior years. These courses are primarily taught to juniors and seniors.

Successful completion normally obligates the student to military service on active or reserve duty. In addition to the advanced program of study, a student (cadet) will be expected to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (precondition for commissioning) each semester and continually maintain military appearance standards in both personal grooming and uniform. Physical fitness training is regularly conducted outside of class or laboratory hours. Students are expected to attend and participate in these exercise activities.

Professional Military Education (PME) coursework outside of the military science curriculum is also a precondition to commissioning. The PME component consists of two parts; completion of a bachelors degree and demonstrated proficiency in three areas: American Military History, Computer Literacy, and Communication. These standards are explained to prospective students as they consider enrollment in the advanced program. Army Uniforms will be worn at least once a week. The 300-level courses will prepare cadets for National Advanced Leadership Course, which is a five-week summer internship/training program where cadets are trained to Army standards, develop leadership skills, and have their officer potential evaluated. The 400-level courses are the final preparation for commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Students must meet academic alignment criteria and receive basic program credit before entering the advanced program.

The College of Liberal Arts and Science offers a minor in Military Studies. Requirements for the minor include taking a minimum of 15 credit hours of ROTC instruction, which may be taken from one or a number of the ROTC programs. At least 6 credit hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Basic Program
M S 101. Introduction to Military Science. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.SS. This course offers an overview of the role of the United States Army officer, the U.S. Army organization, and the Army ROTC program of instruction. Students will learn about the various jobs that an officer may assume, officer traditions, differences in officer and enlisted rank, and etiquette. Also, students will be provided instruction on college scholarships (Army ROTC and others), in confidence building (hands-on rappelling and marksmanship classes), leadership abilities, and professional knowledge about general military topics.

M S 101L. Basic Leadership Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 0.5. F. This Lab is designed to use basic military training skills and tasks to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. The team approach, combined with hands-on instruction, is the teaching methodology for the Lab. Students will learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle/pistol firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence by rappelling and serving in leadership positions over other students; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers (Beyer Hall and Leid Recreation Center). Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.

M S 102. The United States Defense Establishment. (1-0) Cr. 1. S.SS. This course instructs students on the U.S. Army's Principles of Warfighting. Students will gain an understanding of the applied skills, proven successful, required to defeat an opponent: militarily, athletically, or in the business world. Historical battles and significant military leaders will be analyzed to highlight dimensions of leadership that can be quantifiably assessed. Instruction will include programs to teach students the methodology used in ROTC to assess the leadership skills of both others and of self. Additional instruction will include time-management, decision-making, counseling, rappelling, marksmanship, and confidence-building tasks.

M S 102L. Basic Leadership Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 1. S.SS. This Lab is designed to use basic military training skills and tasks to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. The team approach, combined with hands-on instruction, is the teaching methodology for the Lab. Students will learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle/pistol firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence by rappelling and serving in leadership positions over other students; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers (Beyer Hall and Leid Recreation Center). Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.

M S 201. Principles of Leadership. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.SS. Development of leadership skills by study of principles and traits of leadership; time management, values, decision making, communicating, delegating, and counseling. Leadership assessment programs, role playing, skits, and films are used to enhance and reinforce the instruction.

M S 201L. Basic Leadership Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 1. F.SS. This Lab is designed to use basic military training skills and tasks to develop confidence, character, and leadership in students. The team approach, combined with hands-on instruction, is the teaching methodology for the Lab. Students will learn various military tasks such as marching, rifle/pistol firing, and tactical patrolling; gain confidence by rappelling and serving in leadership positions over other students; and increase professional knowledge in areas such as first aid, water survival, personal physical fitness, and land navigation. Teaching locations include the ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU campus), and ISU fitness centers (Beyer Hall and Leid Recreation Center). Full participation in all events will be determined based on students' physical and medical eligibility.

M S 202. Map Reading and Land Navigation. (2-0) Cr. 2. S.SS. Characteristics and features of the earth's land mass and application of methods of conducting navigation on land by use of topographical maps, compasses, and aerial photographs, military map symbols and their practical application.

M S 202L. Basic Leadership Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 1. S.SS. Basic military training related to developing confidence, character, and leadership. The team approach in task and mission accomplishment is taught with specific emphasis on land navigation and orienteering. Locations include ISU Armory, Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility), Pammel Woods (ISU Campus), and ISU fitness centers (Beyer Hall and Leid Recreation Center). Certification of medical eligibility required for full participation.

M S 210. Practicum in Basic Military Skills. Cr. 6. SS. Prereq: Permission of the professor of military science. Basic military skills for students with no prior military or ROTC training. Involves attendance at the six-week Army ROTC Leader's Training Course, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Completion enables students to enroll in the Advanced Course and is taken in lieu of 101, 102, 201, and 202. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

M S 290. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

Advanced Program
M S 301. Methods of Instructing Military Skills. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. Development of military writing techniques, basic educational psychology, oral presentation; skills, use of training aids, and lesson planning. Students prepare presentations incorporating all phases of instruction. Students engage in a series of practical opportunities to lead small groups. Focus in on leadership dimensions; and the seven basic Army Values. Additionally the student is introduced to the Leadership Development Program and the Army Physical Fitness Program. The traditions and customs of the Army, as well as land navigation skills are reviewed.

M S 301L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory. (0-4) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs. The Water Survival Test, Army Physical Fitness Test and the Land Navigation test required of candidates for a commission.

M S 302. Small Unit Tactics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. Organization, composition, and missions of operational elements. Principles of offensive and defensive combat operations with emphasis on the attack, retrograde, patrolling, combat intelligence, tactical orders, troop leading procedures, and combat leadership.

M S 302L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory. (0-4) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs. The Water Survival Test, Army Physical Fitness Test and the Land Navigation test required of candidates for a commission.

M S 310. Field Training Exercise. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. An annual military exercise that requires approximately 72 hours of planning, participation, and follow-up plus ROTC cadre evaluation. Designed primarily for the advanced ROTC cadets in preparation for being commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army. Actual military conditions are simulated; detailed instruction in weapons training and execution of a simulated Operation Order in accomplishing a specific military mission. Conducted as a weekend exercise at Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility). Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

M S 401. The Military Team. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. Organization and operational concepts of the military staff, military units, administration, logistics and organizational structures within the Army division. Combat operations and their various elements, with emphasis on planning and coordination; and an introduction to military justice.

M S 401L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory. (0-4) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs.

M S 402. Seminar: The Professional Officer. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. Management, leadership, and professionalism; management tools, practices, theories, and principles; leadership principles, traits, and application.

M S 402L. Advanced Leadership Laboratory. (0-4) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. On-the-job training and evaluation provided by the ROTC cadre. Developing training programs, structuring laboratories, presenting classes, planning various events, and accepting responsibility for the leadership labs.

M S 410. Field Training Exercise. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Completion of the basic program. An annual military exercise that requires approximately 72 hours of planning, participation, and follow-up plus ROTC cadre evaluation. Designed primarily for the advanced ROTC cadets in preparation for being commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army. Actual military conditions are simulated; detailed instruction in weapons training and execution of a simulated operation order in accomplishing a specific military mission. Conducted as a weekend exercise at Camp Dodge (National Guard Facility). Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

M S 490. Independent Study. (1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. Prereq: 402 and permission of the professor of military science. Investigation of an approved topic. Must result in a professional journal-worthy paper on ethics, current military issues, interpersonal communications, or leadership development.