Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

MSC 1020 - Fundamental Military Concepts and Basic Leadership


Continuation of select basic soldier skills (1010, 1010L) that are essential to the Army’s ability to win on the modern battlefield. Instruction on military map reading and land navigation, introduction to small unit tactics with emphasis on movement techniques, squad operations orders and the Army’s after action review process. Also teaches goal setting, problem solving, written communication skills, presentation skills, and the Army’s core leadership competencies. Optional opportunities: Two-hour lab (1020L), participation in physical fitness sessions. No military obligation incurred.

Requisites: Fr or Soph
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Leadership competencies are explained and used in scenarios
  • Students are motivated to continue on to the next level in military science instruction.
  • Students develop communication skills through writing and presenting subjects
  • Students develop problem solving skills
  • Students gain a basic understanding of the Army and its purpose.
  • Students learn and develop goal setting through practical exercises
  • Students learn the basics of small unit organization and tactics.


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