Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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MSC 3020 - Small Unit Leadership and Operations II
Studies theoretical and practical applications of small unit leadership principles. Focuses on managing personnel and resources, the military decision making process, the operations order, and oral communications. The student will also continue to improve his/her problem solving skills, motivation techniques, team dynamics, and situational leadership. This course will expand the student’s knowledge in land navigation, Patrolling, Patrol Base Operations, and the Principles of War. Exposes the student to tactical unit leadership in a variety of environments with a focus on preparation for the LDAC experience. A two-hour per week lab, three one-hour sessions of physical training a week, and a weekend field training exercise are required parts of the course.
Requisites: Permission required and MSC 3010 and Jr only
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Cadets are prepared to successfully pass the Leadership Development and Assessment Course.
- Learn to lead a team in an operation that is autonomous and fluid.
- Operations management with a focus on communication, leadership, motivation, and dealing with superiors and subordinates.
- Risk management in operations focusing on policies, procedures, risk evaluation, and risk reduction techniques.
- Student is able to develop the planning process with emphasis on strategic planning.
- Student is familiarized with small unit leadership and tactical operations.
- Student understands the basics of the Army’s eight troop leading procedures and Operations Order allowing them to develop, plan, and execute.
- Students will develop skills in complex and difficult decision making in changing environments.
- Understand team dynamics and how to motivate the team to mission accomplishment.
- Understand the roles, functions, and skills required of a leader in the Army.
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