ATOE-FTN-TM 5 May 2004

MEMORANDUM FOR MSL IV Cadets

SUBJECT: Military Science and Leadership 401 Syllabus, Fall 2004

1. BASIC INFORMATION:

a. Course Subject/Title/Sections. Military Science and Leadership (MSL) 401 (Leadership and Management). MSL 401 is offered in one section and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0930 to 1045 and in a Thursday lab from 1500 to 1650. A by-arrangement section will be offered in the event of a scheduling conflict. Physical training is mandatory and meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 0600 and 1600 (your choice of morning or afternoon) and Fridays at 0600.

b. Credit/Contact Hours/Prerequisites. MSL 401 is a 4-hour credit course with about 45 contact hours in class and 28 hours in 14 labs. Additionally, cadets are required to participate in a field training exercise (FTX), training meetings, and other mandatory training events not included in the stated contact hours.

c. Instructor. LTC Robert L. DeYeso, Jr. Work Phone: 587-7153, E-Mail: rdeyeso@utm.edu.

d. Textbooks/Other Required Material. MSL IV cadets are required to purchase a textbook/workbook/CD that is available at the University Bookstore. Uniforms and field clothing/equipment is provided. MSL IV cadets must wear the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) to classes and lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cadets may be required to wear the Class A or B uniform to some classes. Uniforms must be maintained to military standards and must not be mixed with civilian clothing. Cadets must meet military standards of appearance to wear the uniform. Uniforms must be returned or hand receipts updated with the supply sergeant at the end of the semester or grades will be withheld.

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION, OBJECTIVES, AND CONTENT.

a. Course Description. This course builds on the National Advanced Leadership Camp experience to solve organizational and staff problems and discusses staff organization, functions, and processes. Analyzes counseling responsibilities and methods, examines principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change, and applies leadership and problem solving principles to a complex case study/simulation.

b. General Course Objective. The objective of this course is to develop leaders and prepare cadets for successful careers in the United States Army.

c. Course Content.

(1) Understand the accessions process and complete your portion of the packet.

(2) Improve your communications skills (speaking, writing, and body language).

(3) Gain insight on the life of a lieutenant and his/her role, duties, and responsibilities.

(4) Become familiar with Army pay and benefits.

(5) Develop your evaluation and interpersonal skills by preparing cadet “blue cards” for MSL IIIs.

(6) Understand the broad concepts of Army training doctrine and why units plan and conduct training.

(7) Learn the importance of counseling, leader counseling responsibilities, and the techniques/skills that support the Army counseling doctrine.

(8) Become familiar with Army staff organization, functions, and processes.

3. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

a. Grading Procedures.

(1) Grade Determination. Your grade is based on all aspects of your performance in ROTC this semester. While you as a contracted cadet are required and graded on your class, lab, PT, FTX, and assigned leadership duty performance, your participation is strongly encouraged in other ROTC activities such as Ranger Challenge, Rifle team, Color Guard, Drill team, home football game push-ups in the end zone, cannon crew, intramural sports, etc. Each MSL IV cadet is expected to serve in at least one color guard event each semester. Bonus points will be awarded for full participation in Ranger Challenge (50 points) and rifle team (25 points) train-up and competition. Color Guard participation earns 5 points per event. A maximum of 1000 points is available throughout the semester with corresponding letter grade given as the final grade.

A = 1000 - 900

B = 899 - 800

C = 799 - 700

D = 699 - 600

F = 599 AND Below

(2) Grades are determined using the following point system:

1. Participation/Homework 300

2. Physical Training 200

3. Cadet Leadership Duty 200

4. Veterans’ Day Tribute

Lab Presentation/Handout 100

5. Mid-Term Exam 100

6. Final Exam 100

TOTAL POINTS 1000

(3) Physical Training (PT) points are awarded for your physical training participation and APFT score. 100 PT points are awarded for participation, to include exercising, leading exercises, providing guidance to those leading who are leading PT, and overall PT leadership. 5 points will be deducted for each unexcused PT absence. Another 100 PT points is awarded for achieving the stated MSL IV cadets APFT goal of 270 points. One point is subtracted for each point below an APFT score of 270. A 1-point bonus will be added for every 3 points scored above 270. An APFT failing score will result in no points. Failure to meet Army height/weight standards will result in no points. A failure in either area will prevent your commissioning.

b. Class Policies.

(1) Every class contains key lessons on officership in the U.S. Army. It is imperative that any absences are coordinated in advance with the instructor. Unexcused absences from class and/or lab will result in a 25-point deduction for each instance.

(2) Formal Army professional counseling will occur twice this semester. I plan to provide initial counseling NLT 10 Sep, to include reviewing your updated 104-R which covers your class scheduling to graduation. Your second counseling will be NLT 22 Nov. See me to schedule your counseling session.

(3) Each of you will receive either a battalion or company leadership position for the year. Quickly determine the duties of this assignment and meet with me for guidance. Part of your grade is determined by your abilities to handle greater leadership roles and develop junior cadets.

(4) Each MSL IV cadet is expected to serve in at least one Color Guard event each semester for the purpose of having the experience, encouraging other cadets to participate, and to lead by example.

(5) The Army ROTC Cadet Command blackboard at http://www.blackboard.usarmyrotc.com must be checked to review assignments and materials. Your user name is “e5cdt” followed by the last 4 of your SSN. You will be able to select a password once you have logged on.

(6) Students with disabilities are ineligible to participate in MSL 401 and MSL 401 Lab, in accordance with Army Regulations and U.S. Title IX Codes.

2 Enclosures: ROBERT L. DEYESO, JR.

1. MSL 401 Course Outline Lieutenant Colonel, Field Artillery

2. Skyhawk Training Calendar Professor of Military Science and Leadership

Enclosure 1.

DATE	MSL 401 COURSE OUTLINE
August 31	Welcome, Syllabus/Calendar, Career Choices, Accessions Process, Cadet Leadership Positions, Discuss Lab, Veteran’s Day Lab Assignments
September 2	After Actions Review
7	NALC AAR w/MSL IIIs,
9	OPORD / WARNORD
14	Cadet Evaluation System (LDP)
16	Army Writing Style – Effective Writing
21	Staff Rules and Responsibilities
23	Training the Force, METL Development
28	Conducting Training Meetings
30	Risk Management/Assessment
October 5	FTX Planning/OPORD Preparation
7	Military Decision Making Process I
12	FTX OPORD Presentation
14	Fall Break
19	Staff Exercise (Decision Briefings)
21	Training Review/Book Review Assignments/Staff Ride Discussion
26	Mid-Term Exam
28	ORB / OER / Junior Officer Developmental Support Form
November 2	Preview Veterans’ Day Tribute Lab Briefings
4	NCOER
9	Personal Problems Counseling I
11	Crisis Counseling / Counseling Methods
16	Law of Land Warfare (Geneva/Hague Conventions)
18	Ethical Decision Making (Code of Conduct/ROE)
23	CO2/POSH/EO
25	Thanksgiving – NO CLASS
30	Career Management
December 2	Stress Management
4	Final Exam
9	Course AAR / Hand Receipt Update