Military Science and Leadership

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MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP
(Army Reserve Officer Training Corps)

See page 86 in the 2007-08 catalog.

In partnership with the Department of Military Science and Leadership at ASU-Jonesboro, the Military Science and Leadership (MSL) Basic Courses are offered at ASU-Beebe. Students will register for the courses as with other ASU-Beebe courses. Instructors from the Department of Military Science and Leadership at ASU-Jonesboro will teach the courses.

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a series of elective college courses, taken in conjunction with a full load of academic courses, which can lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in either the United States Army, United States Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Participation in ROTC provides instruction in leadership, management and helps students develop self-discipline, physical stamina, and confidence. The ROTC program augments the University's objectives by emphasizing academic excellence and the development of personal integrity, honor, and responsibility. Upon commissioning, graduates will serve in the active Army, the United States Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. Selection for active duty is based on the needs of the service, the individuals preference, and the individuals performance record. Almost any branch is available for those commissioned in the reserve forces (barring physical limitations).

Physically able students, male or female, may enroll in the Basic Courses without incurring a military obligation. The ROTC Basic Courses consist of four courses designed to be taken one each semester during the freshman and sophomore years. Multiple military science courses may be taken during the same semester without the approval of the Professor of Military Science (PMS). All textbooks are provided at no charge.

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PE credit (PE 1022 Physical Conditioning I) is awarded to students in the ROTC program who have completed two ROTC Military Science Leadership (MSL) courses with a C or better.

For further information, you can visit the ASU-Jonesboro ROTC website.

Contact

ASU-Beebe Campus (see ASU-Beebe Campus Map)

Robert Mitchum

Business & Agriculture Division Chair
Phone: (501) 882-8247
Secretary Phone: (501) 882-8213
E-mail: rlmitchum@asub.edu
Location: Business & Agriculture Building

Courses

Consult the ASU-Beebe class schedule through the website for course availability.  The courses will be listed under the Business & Agriculture Division.

Basic Courses

MLS 1011 Foundations of Officership plus Lab

Fall Semester

Foundations of Officership is a one credit hour class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals and traditions of the US Army. NO MILITARY OBLIGATION IS INCURRED by taking this class. The class includes First Aid/ Lifesaving Techniques, Rifle Marksmanship, and Rappelling. By the end of the course, students will have built leadership, self-confidence and learned valuable management skills associated with large businesses today. Students will also be knowledgeable on marksmanship and firearms safety. Students will also gain a better understanding of what it means to be an American Citizen and realize the sacrifices made by those that came before us on behalf of our freedom. Enrolling in MS 1011 opens the door of opportunity for entry into the ROTC Advanced Course the Junior year and possible commission as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army.

Foundations of Officership develops self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, first-aid, basic rifle marksmanship, and making presentations. Fundamental concepts of professional leadership in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. One 8-week session for one credit hour. Also required leadership lab and optional (but encouraged) participation in 1-hour physical fitness session.

MLS 1021 Basic Leadership

Spring Semester

Basic Leadership develops self-confidence through physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Individual and group communication skills and organizational ethical values for effective leadership. One 8-week session for one credit hour. Also required--leadership lab and optional (but encouraged) participation in 1-hour physical fitness session.

MLS 2032 Individual Leadership Studies plus Lab

Fall Semester

MSII-Self/Team Development Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, advanced first-aid, land navigation and basic military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Assessment Program. Activity/lecture two hours per week. Requires enrollment in Leadership Laboratory, MS 2030. Participation in weekend exercises is optional for those students not on ROTC Scholarship. Prerequisites: both MSI courses.

MLS 2042 Leadership and Teamwork

Spring Semester

Military Science 2042 is the continued study of the styles of leadership and it's practical application. Much more time is spent in the development of the operations Order and it's practical application in planning event driven training. Student's begin to take an active role in the chain of command as their abilities increase.

Prerequisites: MSL 2032 - Individual Leadership Studies.

Subjects taught during this course year include:

- First Aid
- Patrol Bases
- Navigation Skills
- Terrain Analysis
- Leadership styles
- Communications: Written, Hand & Arm, Oral, Electronic
- Conduct of the Raid and Attack
- The Troop Leading Procedures
- Proper conduct of rehearsal
- Counseling
- The NCOER and OER system

MLS 2102 Military History

Fall and Spring Semesters

Military History Special topics in military history. Instructor approval required. Prerequisites: both MSI courses. (Fall and Spring)

MLS 2091 Leader's Training Course

Summer

MSI/II Leader's Training Course. A four-week summer training event conducted at Fort Knox, KY. The student receives pay. Travel, lodging, and most meal costs are paid by the Army. The environment is rigorous, and in some ways similar to Army Basic Training. No military obligation is incurred. Open only to students who have not taken all of the basic course completion requirements, and who pass a physical examination (paid for by ROTC). Completion of basic camp qualifies a student for entry into the Advanced Course. Three different cycles are offered during the summer, but spaces are limited by the Army. Candidates can apply for a space any time during the school year prior to the summer. Arkansas State University will grant up to six hours of elective credit for successful completion of the ROTC Basic Camp.

Visit the website below to learn more:
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/

Advanced Courses

MLS 3053 Leadership and Problem Solving

Fall Semester

MS III Special emphasis is placed on physical fitness and leadership training during this period in preparation for the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp. Lecture/activity three hours per week and participation in weekly leadership lab. Also requires participation in three hours of physical training per week.

MLS 3063 Leadership and Ethics

Spring Semester

MS III Special emphasis is placed on physical fitness and leadership training during this period in preparation for the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp. Lecture/activity three hours per week and participation in weekly leadership lab. Also requires participation in three hours of physical training per week.

MLS 4073 Leadership and Management

Fall Semester

MS IV Lecture/activity three hours per week and participation in weekly leadership lab. Also requires participation in three hours of physical training per week.

MLS 4083 Officership

Spring Semester

MS IV Lecture/activity three hours per week. and participation in weekly leadership lab. Also requires participation in three hours of physical training per week.

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