Course Name:  Leadership in a Complex World 
Course Prefix: MILS
Course Number: 4020
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Georgia Gilbert, ggilbert@weber.edu

Current Date:  10/16/2009
College: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department:   Military Science                              
From Term: Fall  2009 

Substantive

change 

Current Course Subject MILSCI
Current Course Number 4020

 

MILS 4020. Leadership in a Complex World (3) S A conference course addressing future roles and responsibilities of junior Army officers. Subject matter includes the world environment and future threats to U.S. security, the spectrum of Army requirements, Army modernization initiatives, the laws of war, joint operations and other issues designed to complete the cadet to lieutenant transition process. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is required (MILS 0000) as well as five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week (MILS 4400) and one weekend field training exercise during the semester.

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Subject:  MILSCI            

Course Number: 4020

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Course Title: Leadership in a Complex World

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Course Type:  LEL

Credit Hours:  4  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 3  Lab 3   Other 10-15

Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0 

Grading Mode:  standard

This course is/will be: a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
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Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

MILS 4020. Leadership in a Complex World (4) S A conference course addressing future roles and responsibilities of junior Army officers. Subject matter includes the world environment and future threats to U.S. security, the spectrum of Army requirements, Army modernization initiatives, the laws of war, joint operations and other issues designed to complete the cadet-to-lieutenant process. A three-hour weekly leadership lab to enhance leadership skills and apply classroom instruction to hands-on training and execution is included. A $75 lab fee is required. Students must participate in up to five, one-hour physical fitness sessions per week, which may be taken as MILS 4400, to satisfy requirements of the Military Science minor. One weekend field training exercise is required during the semester.

Justification:  Weekly leadership labs are currently required of students in the Military Science/Army ROTC program as part of the U.S. Army cadet Command curriculum, leading to commissioning of second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Labs currently are co-requisite with MILS 4020 and require separate registration as MILS 0000. However, the labs are awarded no credit, even though student time spent more than meets the contact hour/outside study ratio for credit assignment. In addition to the 3-credit hour classroom instructional component of MILS 4020, students spend three contact hours weekly in outside field training in the lab course. Students at the MILS 4020 level spend approximately 10-15 hours in weekly outside study and preparation to execute the hands-on portion of the lab. In addition, cadets at this level are responsible for the management and supervision of the entire battalion of approximately 75 cadets. The Military Science department proposes to drop the MILS 0000 lab course as a separate course, merge the lab with MILS 4020 and increase the number of credits assigned from 3 to 4. The department believes this change accomplishes both efficiency and an appropriate credit hour increase for actual student effort expended, without requiring any content changes in the present program.

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1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

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If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

This is not a new proposal but a revision of an existing course through merging of the leadership lab with the instructional course (MILS 4020).

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

MILS 4020 and the leadership lab is unique to the Military Science department and essential to the Army ROTC program leading to cadets' commissioning. There is no overlap with or effects on other departments.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

yes

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE

Weber State University

Ogden, UT  84403-3103

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

MILSCI 4020: Leadership in a Complex World

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2009

 

INSTRUCTOR, MAJ Keith J. McVeigh, phone: 801-626-6938; cell 801-430-1473; email: keithmcveigh@weber.edu.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:    Military Science 4020 is a three-credit course using class lectures, discussions, reading & writing assignments, and practical exercises to include student presentations.  The classes meet in Social Sciences Room #10, Tuesdays from 1330-1520 hours, and Wednesdays (Training Meeting) from 1300-1350 hours.  Attendance and participation in Leadership Lab (Thursdays 1300-1550) and Physical Training sessions (Mon - Fri 0600 to 0650) is required and impacts the attendance/ participation grade for MS 4020.  Additionally, attendance at one weekend (Friday through Sunday) FTX and its associated recon & rehearsal is mandatory.

 

SCOPE

 

      The MilSci 4020 Course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE).  Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism.  They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support.  The course places significant emphasis on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment.  It uses case studies, scenarios and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.

 

 

OBJECTIVES

          

At the completion of this course each student will:

 

  1. Leadership

·         Apply Army leadership dimensions as cadet battalion leaders

 

  1. Personal Development

·         Explain and enforce Army Command Policy

·         Apply Joint Ethics Regulations and the ethical decision making process

 

  1. Personal Development

·         Mentor the personal development of other cadets

·         Develop and present a decision brief

 

d.   Officership

·         Relate cultural awareness, terrorism, and operational security to Army Operations

·         Explain the force structure of the modern Army

·         Present an analysis of a historical battle

 

e.   Tactics and Techniques

·         Direct and evaluate leaders of squad and platoon tactical operations

·         Apply force protection measures

 

 

                                    STANDARDS AND PARTICIPATION

 

a.       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.

 

b.      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.                

                 

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

day!

 

d.   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.    

  

  1. 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.  Attendance:  Students are expected to attend all scheduled class instruction periods, PT sessions,  Leadership Labs, rehearsals and FTX’s.  Permission to miss a period of instruction may be obtained only from the PMS/ MS IV chain of command, prior to the absence.  Calls or email/text messages to peers will not be counted as excused…phone call/voice mail to PMS only…no email.  Students are responsible for the completion of all work missed, to include classes. 

 

      b.   Physical Training:  Attendance at Physical Training is mandatory Monday thru Friday from 0600-0650 hours If a cadet attends all PT sessions Monday thru Thursday, they may elect to miss the Friday PT session.  You will attend remedial PT If you score <250, fail any event, or within 1% of authorized body fat.  Remedial PT will be MON, TUE, and WED 1500 – 1600 FRI 0600 – 0650.  Cadets maintaining a 300+ APFT will be excused from PT.  You will be administered a diagnostic APFT on at least once a month.  As a Lieutenant within your unit of assignment, missing even (1) one day of PT without authorization will not be acceptable.  Unexcused absences can not be made up.  Excused absences can only be authorized by the PMS/ MS IV chain of command.  Students must pass the APFT and body composition in order to commission. I expect all commissioning cadets to score a minimum of 270 points, with a minimum of 90 points in each event, on their final APFT.

                                                                                             

      c.  Leadership Labs/Rehearsals/FTX:  Attendance at all Leadership Laboratories, Field Training Exercises and their accompanying recons/rehearsals is mandatory.  Permission to miss any of the aforementioned events must be obtained only from the PMS/ MS IV chain of command. 

 

      d.  Transition Plan/ Checklist & Presentation.  Provide a information brief on your branch.  The information brief should include (but is not limited to), the following information: information about the BOLC II/III to include reporting requirements; course requirements/ course design; follow-on school opportunities; normal duty positions and assignments as a new Lieutenant in your particular branch.  You have the flexibility to be creative and research the questions that you want to know about your branch and first assignment.  The intent of this assignment is for you to research your Branch BOLC II/ III and information you want / need to know prior to commissioning.  You are developing an information file / checklist for your use in preparation for BOLC II / III, and your first assignment.

 

             Project requirements:  Your presentation will be ten minutes long and must be IAW FM 5.0, Annex B, Para B-2 trhu B-4 & Figure B-1.  List all references.  The reference page is for your future use.  Presentations will be graded on content, organization, creativity with one the spot feedback by your peers.  If you have found informative web sites that apply to other students, provide the URL and orient your classmates to the web site during your presentation.

 

     e.  Battle Analysis / Staff Ride (MID-TERM):  Each student will prepare for and participate in a Battle Analysis / Classroom Staff Ride on “Battle of the Bear River” or the “Battle of An Najaf” utilizing provided reference text and a sand table on 24 FEB 09.  The Battle Analysis will cover the background information, the events leading up to the battle, and various aspects / positions from opposing side.  Cadets will address each opposing side re-enacting the battle while addressing leadership principles, Principles of War, and the Tenets of Army Operations. 

 

         1)  Purpose: The Battle Analysis provides an opportunity for the student to exercise their knowledge and understanding of the above mentioned facets of leadership, Army Operations and Principles as well as their analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills.

 

         2)  Requirements:    

 

                 a)  Be thoroughly familiar with the reference text and be able to articulate the historical context and setting for the battle, the key phases of the battle, and the results of the conflict.

 

                  b)  Identify several Leadership Principles from throughout the various aspects and players of the battle and be able to address the manner in which they were either followed or violated.  Identify whether it impacted the result of the battle or of a larger conflict, or the geo-political situation.

                  c)  Identify several Principles of War from throughout the various aspects and players of the battle and be able to and address the manner in which they were either followed or violated.   Identify whether it impacted the result of the battle or of a larger conflict, or the geo-political situation.

                  d)  The above will be accomplished by breaking down into two groups and walking thru the battle during class on the sand table.  More direct guidance will be discussed during the first day of class.

 

      f. OER Support Form (DA Form 67-9-1 March 2006) through AKO Forms.   Each cadet will complete based on your assigned duty position utilizing your branch or your branch choice, if not yet assessed. 

·     Admin Data, Duty Description, Objectives – due 13 JAN 09

·     Completed with Contributions – FINAL due 03 MAR 09

 

 g. Staff Continuity Books (FINAL EXAM):  The purpose of the staff continuity

books are to ensure the proper documentation of the activities and lessons learned from your tenure as a member of the cadet staff responsible for the training and development of this year’s cadet battalion.  This is a two part requirement: 1) maintain, improve and update the continuity book, and 2) the continuity book review with the PMS. 

           

     h.  Readings:  Each student is responsible for the assigned material, readings and must be prepared to discuss them during class.  All material is posted on BLACKBOARD.

 

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

 

      j. Training Meetings: Training meetings are conducted weekly during the scheduled class meeting time on Wednesdays.  Staff planning timelines will remain generally as they were last semester.  Individual and collective preparation for each training meeting will thoroughly evaluated, critiqued and noted. 

 

      k. Quarterly Counseling.  Each cadet will meet with the PMS within the first 2 weeks of school for quarterly counseling.  Schedule an office call through the PMS.    If applicable, bring an updated (signed) 104-R and be prepared to discuss any changes to your degree completion plan. 

 

     l. Cadet Social Functions.  Each MS IV cadet will participate in and provide support Army Family Team Building Seminar(s), Dinning In & Cadre/Cadet Coffees

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

 

             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:

 

Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)                                                  50

Participation / Attenance                                                                   600 (3.92)

Transition Plan/ Checklist & Presentation                                         50       

Battle Analysis / Staff Ride (Mid-Term)                                           75

Mentorship                                                                                         50

Recruiting                                                                                          50       

Staff Continuity Book Reviews (Final Exam)                                  75

OER Support Form (DA Form 67-9-1 March 2006)                         50

                                                                                                                                  

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE ……………………..….………       1000

 

(1)  The formula for awarding APFT points is:

APFT Score                  Points
270-300                          50
250-269                          40
240-249                          30
210-239                          20
180-209                          10
Failed = 0 (Even if your score is greater than 180, if you fail the APFT your score is 0)

 

            (2) The instructor will award participation / attendance points based on the quality of student involvement during classroom discussions and practical exercises with heavy emphasis on preparation for class discussion and attendance.

 

     (3)  Mentorship is inherent to officership.  Points are earned in

this area for assisting in the development of other cadets within the battalion.  The instructor will award Mentorship points based on effort, performance and personal growth, while modeling and developing the cadets assigned as your associates as well as meeting the requirements of the Mentorship Program as per the MOI provided. 

 

     (4)  Recruiting.  Up to 50 total points may be earned through the Recruiting

Incentive Program and can only be awarded by the ROO.

 

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 the curriculum.

 

LATE SUBMISSIONS OF ASSIGNMENTS

 

Failure to submit requirements at the appointed time (or at a time agreed upon by the instructor and student) may result in the loss of points from the total for that graded event as indicated:  Five (5) points per day or one (1) letter grade per two days. 

 

 

COURSE REFERENCES

 

      This term (in your university/ cadet lifecycle) is your final opportunity to build your professional material and electronic resource toolbox to assist you at BOLC II / III (OBC), and in preparation for your first assignment whether active or reserve component.  The following references can be accessed by clicking on the URL link within your electronic copy of the syllabus that you received by email.   It is my recommendation that you build your computer favorites in a deliberate fashion/ design in order to have access to these and all the other references which you and your peers identify throughout this term.   The access to available information is at your fingertips and you should set yourself up for success during this term.  

 

      AKO email is my principle means of communicating with you.  You are responsible to maintain communication through AKO.  You will check your AKO email account each day.  If you have forgotten your AKO account info/ password, you must get this back on line this week.  Many of the sites you will need and should access are linked to your identity and account established through AKO.  ALL of your official Army information will come to you through AKO starting with your BOLC Orders. 

 

·         MSL  4020 text Leadership in a Complex World

·         Army Officer’s Guide

·         Staff Ride Handbook for the Battle of Bear River, 29 January 1863

 

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

 

·         Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Ft. Lewis http://www.lewis.army.mil/jppso/

·         (AKO) Army Knowledge on Line (URL is a secure web site; do a Google or Yahoo search)

·         US Army Human Resources Command (URL is a secure web site; do a Google or Yahoo search)  

·        Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library http://www.train.army.mil/

·         Army Study Guide http://www.armystudyguide.com/index.html

·         United States Central Command http://www.centcom.mil/

·       U.S. Army Sergeant Majors Academy http://usasma.bliss.army.mil/

 Army Powerpoint http://ppt.armystudyguide.com/index.html

 

Army Regulations, DA Pams, and Field Manuals

 

AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, (2002)

AR 600-25, Salutes, Honors and Visits of Ceremony

AR 600-8-10, Leave and Passes

AR 600-8-103, Battalion S-1

AR 600-8-22, Military Awards

AR 600-8-2, Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flags)

AR 600-8-6, Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting

AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Army Officer’s Guide, 49th Edition

DA Pam 600-60, A Guide to Protocol and Etiquette for Official Entertainment, Dec 2001

DA PAM 27-50-341, The Army Lawyer (2001)

DA PAM 600-25, US Army NCO Professional Development Guide

DA PAM 600-35, Relationships Between Soldiers of Different Ranks (2000)

DA Pam 600-8-21, Soldier Applications Program

DA Pam 600-XX, Consideration of Others (Draft)

DA PAM 608–42, Handbook on Information and Referral Service for Army Community Service Centers, 1985

DA PAM 608–47 A Guide to Establishing Family Support Groups, 1993

DA Pam 710-2-1. Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures).  31 December 1997.

DA Pam 750-1. Commanders' Maintenance Handbook, 02/02/2007

FM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremony

FM 3-100.21, Contractors On The Battlefield, 2003

FM 100-10-2, Contracting Support On The Battlefield, 1999

FM 100-7, Decisive Force: The Army in Theater Operations, 1995

FM 100-8 The Army in Multinational Operations, 1997

FM 10-27. General Supply in Theaters of Operations. 20 April 1993.

FM 10-27-4.  Organizational Supply for Unit Leaders. 14 April 2000.

FM 6-22, Army Leadership, 2007.

FM 3-0, Operations, 2001

FM 3-05.30 Psychological Operations, 2005

FM 3-07, Stability Operations and Support Operations, 2003

FM 3-07.31, Peace Operations Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Conducting Peace Operations, 2003

FM 41-10 Civil Affairs Operations, 2000

FM 4-30.3.  Maintenance Operations and Procedures.  July 2004.

FM 46-1 Public Affairs Operations, 1997

FM 5-0, Army Planning and Orders Production. Jan 2005

FM 7-100, Opposing Force Doctrinal Framework and Strategy, 2003

FM 7-100.4, Opposing Force Operations, 2007

FM 7-22.7 The Noncommissioned Officers Guide

FM 3-21.8 – The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, CH 1, Sec III, Organization.

FM 6-22 Army Leadership, 2007; Chapter 3, para 3-1 – 3-4. Roles and Relationships

TSP159-T-0001, Overview to a Military Guide to Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century.

TSP 155-H-0197(1999). Apply the Principles of War During Mission Planning.

TSP 181-E-1001 "Comply with Joint Ethics Regulation"

TSP Number 121-A-8010, Adjutant General School, Soldier Support Institute.

TSP: http://www.tsp.gov

TC 21-7, Personal Financial Readiness and Deployability

TC 26-6, Commander’s Equal Opportunity Handbook

The Army Officer’s Guide

 

Additional Web Resources

 

http://www-cgsc.army.mil/carl/resources/csi/cgscpam/cgscpam.asp

http://www.army.mil/thewayahead/quality5.html

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http://www.army.mil/thewayahead

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