Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

MSC 3020L - Advanced Leadership Laboratory


Two-hour lab designed to reinforce skills learned in MSC 3000 level courses. Labs are conducted mainly at the Ridges but may also take place in classrooms. Cadets further their knowledge of troop leading procedures and tactics by leading squad based tactical exercises and the field leadership reaction course. Cadets transition from leading squad based exercises to platoon operations. Cadets also practice map reading and land navigation skills during the semester on orienteering courses at the Ridges and Wayne National Forest.

Requisites: MSC 3020 concurrent
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Cadets are confident and fully prepared to earn a satisfactory or better at LDAC.
  • Cadets are prepared to serve in all leadership positions up to the company level.
  • Cadets have a solid understanding of the eight troop leading procedures and the squad, platoon, and company orders process.
  • Cadets have mastered the map reading and land navigation skills needed to earn a go during day and night land navigation courses at LDAC.
  • Develop skills in complex problems solving in changing environments.
  • Develop time management skills.
  • Development of the planning process with emphasis on strategic planning.
  • Learn to work as a team in a fluid environment.


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