MS 109 : INTRODUCTION TO THE ARMY

MS 109 focuses on introduction to the Army and basic soldier skills. It introduces cadets to the Army and the profession of arms. Cadets 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 to perform basic Soldier skills to survive in a field environment to support their development as an Army leader. Cadets will attend one field training exercise during the semester where they will focus on the practical application of the basic skills learned during the course.  No lab associated with this course.