Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

MSC 4020 - Military Leadership, Management, Ethics, and Law


Continuation of MSC 4010. Increased emphasis on critical thinking skills and ability to quickly identify and resolve complex leadership issues. Discussions and exercises to improve communication and networking skills while increasing knowledge of student’s area of focus in the U.S. Army. Topics include career management, OER/NCOER /resume writing, unit letters of introduction/cover letters, interviewing, goal setting, presentation skills, public relations, and officership. Students will also learn force protection, battle analysis, combat lifesaving techniques, and supply/maintenance management. Students will also learn about dealing with agencies and countries outside the U.S., equal opportunity in the workplace, the prevention of sexual harassment, and financial management. Outside the classroom all of the areas will be developed through assigned duties in the Cadet chain of command as well as planning and leading the activities of the Corps of Cadets to include physical training, Military Science Lab, and special events. A required Leadership Lab (MSC 4020L), a battlefield staff ride, and participation in three one-hour sessions for personal and organizational physical fitness will be conducted.

Requisites: MSC 4010
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:
  • Student is confident and fully prepared to accept a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army.
  • Student will demonstrate an Officership and refine communication skills.
  • Student will demonstrate ability to construct OER support forms, letters of introduction, cover letter, and resume.
  • Student will demonstrate ability to construct career plan.
  • Students continues to improve writing and speaking skills though class projects and presentations.
  • Students understand the conditions that limit our awareness of information and factors relevant to decision making.
  • Students will be able to plan their career and set goals.
  • Students will develop and execute training from beginning to completion to include reviewing for future improvement.
  • Students will have an understanding of agencies and countries outside the US, equal opportunity in the workplace, the prevention of sexual harassment, and financial management.


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