COURSE SYLLABUS
MILS 3010: Organizational Leadership and Small Unit Tactics
Fall Semester 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Colonel Douglas J. Telleson, Annex 11, Office Phone: (801) 626-6519, Cell Phone: (801) 791-0053 email: douglas.telleson@us.army.mil

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on theory and application of decision-making, planning, organizing, management control, and communications. Also emphasizes small unit tactics and advanced land navigation skills. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) and one weekend field training exercise (12-14 NOV 09).

SCOPE
This course establishes the foundation of skills essential for success at the National Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Students will learn and develop basic leadership, decision making, military planning, instructional, communication and land navigation skills. Participation in the weekly leadership lab will reinforce skills through hands-on application. Proficiency will be demonstrated through written exams, practical exercise and preparation of written documents.

OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course each student will be able to:

a. Understand and participate in the Leadership Development Program.
b. Apply Troop Leading Procedures.
c. Lead squad and platoon size elements utilizing proper formations and movement techniques.
d. Proficiently read and interpret a map and navigate cross-country using a map and compass.
e. Conceptualize and apply the Army values.
 
STANDARDS AND PARTICIPATION

 

Attendance: Attendance for class and lab is mandatory. The course instructor can grant an excused absence from class with advance notice for appropriate reasons. Cadet Chain of Command cannot authorize absences.  Other emergencies will be dealt with by the instructor on a case by case basis.  The student remains responsible for all information and instruction missed. Requests for excused absence will be made through your instructor prior to the absence. Test make-up will be authorized only for excused absences.  Unexcused absences will be applied to your Final Semester grade.  You will lose ½ a letter grade for each un-excused absence up to three.  Four or more unexcused absences will cause your enrollment in the ROTC program to be evaluated and could be cause for academic probation or disenrollment.

Activities: The Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX) is required. Students are also required to attend a minimum of two Weber State home football games.  Cadet Chain of Command will assign and report attendance at these events.  Cadets are strongly encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. It is essential to build a cohesive and effective team and will enhance the entire college experience.

Blackboard and AKO Accounts:  Each Cadet will be enrolled in Blackboard.  Many of the assignments and information for the class will be posted to and only available through Blackboard.  AKO (Army Knowledge On-line) email is required for all MILS III and IV Cadets.  If you don’t already have an AKO email, you need to get one by the end of the first week of class.

Uniform and Appearance: Cadets will adhere to U.S. Army haircut and grooming standards, (see Annex C, Cadet Handbook). The class C (ACU) uniform will be worn Thursdays to Leadership Lab and other selected events. Class A or Class B uniform requirements will be announced during the semester.  Appearance and uniform will be in accordance with AR 670-1.

Counseling: Counseling sessions will be conducted following the mid-term and final exam periods to identify strengths and weaknesses and to develop an action plan for improvement.

 

Term Paper: Write a 5 – 8 page research paper on a leader of your choice, evaluating their leadership abilities utilizing the leadership attributes and core leader competencies.  You must have at least three references, one of which must be a book and one of which must be an internet reference.  This paper will be written in APA format, double space, 1.5 inch margins, and no larger than 12 font.  Due date is 30 NOV 09.

Values: The Army is a values based institution. Future Officers adherence to basic values (respect, honor and integrity) is paramount in all walks of life, including while in college. Work presented by a student as their own, will be their own. To do otherwise results in an unfair advantage and is inconsistent with professional ethics and integrity.

COMMANDER’S OPEN DOOR POLICY
The commander’s door is open to all Cadets at any time. However, the chain of command or course instructor should be given the opportunity to assist Cadets before seeing the commander. If either the chain of command or course instructor can assist the Cadet, a solution may be recommended. If the Cadet is not satisfied with the assistance received or the situation stems from the chain of command, then the commander is available. It is proper, however, to make an appointment, thus alleviating scheduling conflicts for both the commander and the Cadet.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Class Participation                    200 pts

Quiz’s                                       100 pts

Midterm Exam:                          150 pts
Land Navigation, Written Test     100 pts
Land Navigation, Practical LAB 100 pts

Term Paper                               100 pts
Self Development                     100 pts            

Final Exam:                               150 pts            

 

TOTAL POINTS:                       1000 pts

Self-Development point breakdown:

 
Participate in Ranger Challenge training                                      25 pts

Selected for Ranger Challenge team                                           25 pts

Participate with the BN at a WSU sporting event                                     25 pts per event

Extra Credit Points: 

Color Guard                                                                              25 pts per event
Positive Spot Report                                                                 10 pts per report
Recruiting Points                                                                        25 pts

 

Overall Course Grading: 

900-1000           A

800-899                 B

700-799                 C

600-699                 D

0-599                E

 
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Tenino map and protractor
FM 3-21.8 (7-8): Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
FM 21-20: Army Physical Fitness
FM 3-25.26: Map Reading and Land Navigation
FM 3-21.5: Drill and Ceremonies

AR 670-1
Infantry Platoon TACSOP

http://rotc.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

Cadet Handbook at http://www.weber.edu ROTC Homepage
http://www.adtdl.army.mil.atdls.htm  Reference Library

COLLABORATION

You are encouraged to work together with the instructor in modifying assignments, suggesting agenda, and raising questions for discussion. 

SPECIAL NEEDS

The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires universities to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability.  If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience.

OFFICE HOURS AND APPOINTMENTS

Office Hours are 1100 – 1600 Mondays and Wednesdays, 0900-1600 Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment on Friday.  I will meet with any of you to discuss assignments, issues, or concerns.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Colonel Telleson is a native of Roy, Utah.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State in Computer Science.  He has over 30 years of experience in the United States Army serving as Special Forces Detachment Commander, Special Forces Group Assistant S3, Special Forces Company Commander, Special Forces Battalion S3, Special Forces Battalion XO, Special Forces Group S3, Special Forces Battalion Commander, Special Forces Group DCO, JTF J3, INCTF J3 and the Director of the Executive Staff, Center for Special Operations, USSOCOM.  His deployments include Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq.  His military education includes Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Basic Airborne Course, Special Forces Officers Course, Military Free Fall Course, Command and General Staff Course.  Colonel Telleson’s awards and decorations include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, Combat Infantry Badge, Special Forces Tab, Master Parachutist Badge and the Military Free Fall Badge.  Colonel Telleson is married to Elizabeth Scott of Beaumont, Texas and they have six children and currently reside in Huntsville, Utah.

GENERAL COURSE SCHEDULE

LEADERSHIP LAB SCHEDULE