DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 84403-3103

INSTRUCTOR, LTC Keith J. McVeigh, work: 626-6938; cell: 430-1473; email: keithmcveigh@weber.edu.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Military Science 4010 is a three-credit course using class lectures, class discussions, reading and writing assignments, and practical exercises to include student presentations. The classes meet in Social Sciences Room #10 every Tuesday from 1330 to 1630 hours. Attendance and participation in Leadership Lab (Thursdays 1330-1630) and Physical Training sessions (Monday thru Friday 0600 to 0700) is required and impacts the attendance/ participation grade for MS 4010. Additionally, attendance at 1 weekend FTX is mandatory.

The MilSci 4010 Course develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as member of a staff, and providing leadership performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and provide coaching to fellow ROTC cadets. Cadets analyze, evaluate, and instruct cadets at lower levels. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare MSL 4010 cadets for their first unit of assignment. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates. These subjects support the beginning of the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course enables you, early in the year, to attain knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas that you will need to operate effectively as an Army officer. These areas include: the Army’s training management system, decision and information briefing, coordinating activities with staffs, and counseling skills. The introduction of these subjects early in the MS IV year has the added benefit of preparing you to lead the cadet battalion throughout the remainder of the year. While the proficiency attained in each of these areas will initially be at the apprentice level, you will continue to sharpen these skills as you perform your roles as a cadet officer in the battalion and as a new lieutenant after commissioning. At the end of this semester you should possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as a competent leader in the cadet battalion and confidently shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to you.

1. Prepare cadets for commissioning and initial duty as a Second Lieutenant and Platoon Leader.

At the completion of this course each student will:

Facilitate an AAR

Conduct training IAW Army standards

Understand the battalion staff organizational roles & responsibilities

Implement Composite risk management

Understand and apply the Military Decision Making process and operational terms & graphics

Learn and apply effective writing procedures

Understand the officer and NCOER rating process

Write specific goals for developing leadership skills based on OER guidelines

Apply counseling techniques to specific situations

BE: a person of strong, honorable character; committed to the Army Values;

imbued with professional soldierly qualities; physically fit, able to perform and endure under stress; faithful and true to the commissioning oath; willing to accept responsibility for what happens or fails to happen; willing, able and confident to lead.

KNOW: your personal strengths and weaknesses; the duties and responsibilities

of an officer; the role of the noncommissioned officer; how to train and develop strong teams; how to care for soldiers and families; how to lead.

DO: your duty; the hard right thing instead of the easy wrong; your best every

day!

a. Feedback/Counseling. The instructor will provide feedback throughout the course. The most common method of feedback will be informal comments during or after class, PT sessions, labs and other activities, or marginal notes on assignments, practical exercise solutions and examinations. You will receive formal feedback keyed to course objectives and grading criteria during counseling sessions conducted late October and early December.

b. Academic Ethics. The Army is a values based institution. Officers must

exemplify in word and deed the Army values: honor, integrity, courage, loyalty, respect, selfless-service and duty. Academic ethics may be defined as applying Army values in an academic environment, giving and receiving only authorized assistance, conducting legitimate research, and properly attributing credit to sources of information. Any student found to be in violation of these standards may receive a failing course grade and be disenrolled from Army ROTC.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS.

a. Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled class instruction to include all PT and Leadership Lab sessions. Permission to miss a period of instruction may be obtained only from the PMS prior to the absence. Students are responsible for the completion of all work missed, to include classes. You are allowed one unexecuted absence from a required class, PT, lab or other mandatory activity. Twenty points will be deducted from your overall score for the 2^nd unexcused absence, an automatic grade reduction by one half of a letter grade for the 3^rd absence, again for the 4th absence and processed for disenrollment after that.

b. Leadership Labs: Attendance at all Leadership Labs and designated field training exercises is mandatory. Permission to miss any of the aforementioned events must be obtained only from the PMS.

c. Physical Training: Attendance at Physical Training is mandatory every Monday, thru Friday from 0600-0700 hours. An APFT will be administered at least 3 times throughout the semester. Unexcused absences will be dealt with as discussed above and IAW the Cadre PT instructors guidance. As a Lieutenant within your unit of assignment, missing even (1) one day of PT without authorization will not be acceptable. Excused absences can only be authorized by the PMS/ Cadre PT advisor. Students must pass the APFT and body composition in order to commission.

d. AKO and Blackboard (Bb): Each student is responsible for checking Bb email daily, that will be my primary means of communications with the class/chain of command. Additionally, assignments, messages, guidance and source documents will be posted on Blackboard. Again, this is to be check daily. It is also required for each contracted cadet to maintain an active AKO account. You must log into AKO at least weekly and check/clear you email to ensure it remains active and you are monitoring the Army’s primary means of communication with you.

e. Readings: Each student is responsible for the assigned material and readings and must be prepared to discuss them during class. I will not teach every slide, it is your responsibility to come to class with an understanding of the information and ask the questions that pertain to what you do not understand.

f. Examinations: There are no scheduled examinations, mid-term, or final type of test. Your grade is based on participation, execution of your duties, the class assignments and the continuity book you will hand end at the end of the semester.

g. Memorandum For Record. You will prepare and turn-in a MFR utilizing the Army Writing Style and IAW AR 25-50 on 30 OCT 09.

h. OER Support Form (DA Form 67-9-1). Each cadet will complete based on your assigned chain of command position and is due 24 NOV 09

i. JODSF: (DA Form 67-9-1a). Complete based on your assigned chain of command position and is due 24 NOV 09.

j. NCO Counseling. You will prepare and turn-in an initial NCO counseling which will be based on your branch and your initial counseling of your Platoon Sergeant. Cover your expectations and the goals you would like your Platoon Sergeant to achieve. You are establishing priorities with this counseling and setting the tone for your relationship together as the Platoon leadership. You will use much of this info in your initial counseling with your 1^st Platoon Sergeant if you think through this assignment. This is due 01 DEC 09.

k. Staff Continuity Books. The purpose of the staff continuity books are to ensure the proper organization and documentation of all applicable data and the lessons learned / recommendations for improvement from your tenure as a member of the cadet staff responsible for the training and development of this year’s cadet corps . This is a graded event (FINAL EXAM) and is due the week of final exams after the Fall FTX.

l. Required written cadet staff products: OPORDs for all Labs, the Fall FTX, the Awards Ceremony and any other event determined by the PMS.

m. Training Meetings: Training meetings are conducted weekly during the scheduled Tuesday class period. Staff planning timelines / Battalion Battle Rhythm must be developed to ensure both the cadet chain of command and the cadre receive the information (read ahead) prior to the actual training meeting.

n. Quarterly Counseling. Each cadet will meet with the PMS for quarterly counseling. Schedule an office call through the PMS. 104- R reviews will be done within the first 2 weeks of each Semester. Bring an updated (signed) 104-R (if there are changes necessary) and be prepared to discuss any changes to your degree completion plan. If you have not completed a digital 104-R, you will do so the first couple days of this semester.

o. Critical Training Dates. See attached Class

a. You will receive a letter grade that summarizes how well you met course objectives. Your course grade will be determined by summing your scores from the following scholar, athlete and leader categories:

JODSF: (DA Form 67-9-1a) 50

NCO Counseling 50

Staff Continuity Books 100

Leadership Labs / Training Meeting Support 50

Leadership Position 50

Self-Development & Recruiting, mentorship 200

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 1000

involvement during classroom discussions and practical exercises as well as overall attendance.

(3) Self-development is inherent to officership. Students may earn up to 100 self-development points by engaging in activities that foster personal development such as a personal fitness ethos, etc. Points are also earned in this area for assisting in the development of other cadets within the battalion. Up to 100 points may be earned through the Recruiting Incentive Program, but a minimum of 40 points will be Recruiting related.

b. Letter grades will be awarded as follows:

Points Grade Points Grade

1000-0930 A 0769-0730 C

0929-0900 A- 0729-0700 C-

0899-0870 B+ 0699-0670 D+

0869-0830 B 0669-0630 D

0829-0800 B- 0629-0600 D-

0799-0770 C+ 0599 & < E

c. The syllabus and grading is subject to change as the Army, Cadet Command and this battalion update or revise the curriculum.

(Return all issue materials before the final exam!!)

c. Internet Sources. MSIVs will be frequently required to refer to the following web sites:

Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Ft. Lewis

US Army Human Resources Command

US Army Combat Readiness Center (Safety) Homepage

Armed Forces Information Services (Current News Early Bird)