Military Science (MLSC)

This course introduces the student to basic military leadership the organizations, missions, customs, and traditions of the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Fall.

The primary topics of this course are to introduce the student to leadership principles, dimensions, styles, and assessment among other varied topics. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Spring.

MSL101 focuses on introduction to the Army and critical thinking. It introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader. Includes a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre. Comments: This is to properly align ROTC course with a proper name per United States Army Cadet Command curriculum. Currently all of our courses have two names MLSC and MSL and it should be only MSL. This change should apply to all 3 sections of the MSL101 course.

This course covers multiple topics to include writing, briefing techniques, leadership, tactical communications, and officer/NCO roles. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Fall.

This course builds on the leadership skills learned in MLSC 011, 012 and 111. It will familiarize students in troop leading procedures, operations orders, briefings, and basic first aid among other varied topics. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Spring.

Primary focus of this course is on tactics of the infantry squad and platoon to include multiple topics covering map reading, navigation, marksmanship, etc. Some field training on weekend days is required. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, physical fitness, various readings and briefings. Prerequisite: MLSC 111 and MLSC 112, veteran status, or permission of instructor. Fall.

This course prepares cadets to successfully complete a five-week Army ROTC Leadersnip Development and Assessment Course (LDAC)the following summer. Topics include tactics, squad and platoon drills, marksmanship, land navigation, and health and physical fitness. Some field training on weekend days is required. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Prerequisite: MLSC-211 or permission of instructor. Spring.

Continuing the "Transition to Lieutenant" phase of ROTC, this course examines the ethics of military leadership to include customs, ethical codes and decision-making, constraints, and appeals to moral principles. The American judicial system is also examined, with emphasis on the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Purpose and Methodology: Though all Army ROTC courses are open for enrollment to all academically qualified Georgetown students and qualified students enrolled in any participating consortium university, students who enroll in MLSC 252 must have junior or senior standing in their major and have some background in management, leadership, or the military. MLSC 252 is not designed as an introductory course. In this course, we will study Military Leadership, Ethics, Law and selfless service through readings, written assignments, lectures, visiting speakers, current events, briefings, films and discussions. We will concentrate on leadership / combat leadership and your preparation to become lieutenant’s competent and confident to successfully lead Soldiers. Prerequisite: MLSC 211, 212, 251 or permission of instructor. Command and staff responsibilities are assigned to students for hands-on experience operating as a leadership team on behalf of the Georgetown University Cadet Corps. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness. Spring.

Purpose and Methodology: The senior year (MSIV) in Army ROTC is considered the “Cadet to Lieutenant” transition period. Cadets have the responsibilities of filling command and staff leadership positions to mentor the undergraduate Cadet Corps, plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTXs), and coordinating other fund-raising events and extracurricular activities. Cadets will meet course criteria for grades as presented below, and will participate and be evaluated, for commissioning credit, in physical training. Though all Army ROTC courses are open for enrollment to all academically qualified Georgetown students and qualified students enrolled in any participating consortium university, students who enroll in MLSC 251 must have junior or senior standing in their major and have some background in management, leadership, or the military. MLSC 251 is not designed as an introductory course. In this course, we will study Military Leadership and selfless service through readings, written assignments, lectures, visiting speakers, current events, briefings, films and discussions. We will concentrate on leadership / combat leadership and preparation to become lieutenant’s competent and confident to successfully lead Soldiers. Prerequisite: MLSC 211 and 212 or permission of instructor. Fall.

MLSC 313, American Military History, is a chronological review of the people, events, and trends that affected the development and employment of the United States Army from its colonial beginnings thru the present. Students will combine directed readings, individual research, and classroom instruction to analyze themes from history to identify an “American Way of War” and project requirements for future change.

MLSC 351 is an independent study course that allows students to engage in relevant research issues and topics facing the United States Military; students will acquire fundamental and critical skills in analysis, writing and public speaking and gain practical experience while working directly with a member of the cadre. As a direct aid to practical learning, students will work as action officers on projects typically associated with their previous experiences at Army and ROTC leadership training and assessment courses as well as cadet troop leader training internships. Enrollment is by permission of the Director, Army ROTC.