COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME: LE IV/PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR: MASTER SERGEANT VERNON NEWTON, USAF (RET). I can be
reached at my office between the hours of 0800 - 1615, Monday through Thursday and
0800 – 1515 on Friday. My phone number is 480-472-5889. Leave a message if I do not
answer and I will return your call as soon as possible. My e-mail address is
vrnewton@mpsaz.org.
REQUIRED TEXTS: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT, Copyright 2008
COURSE DISCRIPTION: This year long course is conducted with fourth year cadets.
It provides concepts and principles to understanding the fundamentals of management,
managing yourself, and others. Emphasis is placed on allowing the student to see
himself/herself as a manager. Every organization, regardless of size, faces the challenge
of managing operations effectively. No matter how well a manager carries out his/her
job, there are always ways of doing at least part of the task more effectively. There are
four building blocks of leadership considered in this text from the military and civilian
perspectives. Attention to these four areas will form a strong foundation for a capability
to lead others – something that can be very valuable to you for the rest of your life. The
four areas are Management Techniques, Management Decisions, Management Functions,
and Managing Self and Others. Physical Fitness and drill activities are part of your
scheduled class time and grade.
*Typical weekly schedule*
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: Academic days
Wednesday: Drill
Thursday: Uniform wear (may be changed at the discretion of SASI)
Friday: Physical fitness/sports (wear Unit PT gear and bring water bottle)
REQUIRED MATERIALS/SKILLS: Text books (Principles of Management),
notebook, writing instruments, imagination, communicative skills, and a willingness to
learn.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Introduction to Management
2. Planning
3. Organizing
4. Leading
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Know the history and importance of management.
2. Know the techniques and skills involved in planning and decision making.
3. Know the importance of managing change, stress and innovation.
4. Know the key elements of individual and group behavior, the importance of the
communication process, and the characteristics of a good leader.
DRILL AND CEREMONIES
COURSE OUTLINE
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Introduction to Drill and Ceremonies
Commands and the Command Voice
Individual Instruction
Drill of the Flight
Drill of the Squadron
Group and Wing Formations
Ceremonies
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Know the importance of drill and ceremonies.
2. Know basic commands and characteristics of the command voice.
3. Know and execute the concepts and principles of basic drill positions and
movements.
4. Know how and when to salute.
5. Apply the principles and procedures of drill movements used with smaller units to
the movements of a squadron.
6. Know the function of the Group and Wing.
7. Know how Groups and Wings are formed.
8. Know the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades.
UNIFORM DAY: Thursday of each week is dedicated as "UNIFORM WEAR DAY".
Designated uniforms must be worn unless excused by the ASI. Grade points will be
deducted every Thursday that a cadet fails to wear the uniform.
ATTENDANCE POLICY AND TARDIES: Refer to the attendance policy outlined in
the MHS Student Handbook. No hall passes will be issued unless it is an emergency.
ASSIGNMENTS: You are totally responsible for studying and knowing the material
discussed in the classroom, written in the text and handouts provided by the instructor. It
is also your responsibility to make up assignments and test that are missed due to
absences. Students will have as many school days to make up work and test as days they
are consecutively absent.
CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT: Refer to the Cadet Guide.
EXAMS: There will be two types of exams cadets will be required to master.
Performance exams and written exams. A performance exam is a specialized testing
method used to test mental and physical abilities. This exam method test a persons
ability to physically perform and master specific physical requirements and objectives as
outlined in the AFJROTC course curriculum objectives. Performance exams include but
are not limited to, Physical Training, Stationary Drill Movements, Marching in flights
and Military Briefings. Performance exams are graded as a Pass/Fail. Written Exams
are used to test the recall, comprehension and application of material presented in the
classroom, field trips, slides and videos used during classroom presentations. Testing
days are outlined in the Semester schedule provided by the instructor. Written exams are
graded on a scale from 1 to 100 points. NOTE: This schedule is only a guideline!
Adjustments will be made by the instructor as needed to meet unit, school and district
needs. You will be informed of changes to this schedule, by the instructor, as soon as
possible prior to the affected day.
GRADING POLICY: Quarter and Semester grades will be comprised by points
accumulated by each cadet in the following areas:
Participation in Class and Extra Curricular activities
Assignments
Quizzes/Exams, (both Written and Performance)
Flight Projects
Uniform Wear
Exams, (both Written and Performance)
Conduct/Attitude/Professionalism
**(must achieve 80% or better to be retained in JROTC)
Physical Training and Drill
Grading Scale: Letter grade will be determined by the total accumulation of points at
the end of each Quarter and each Semester. Total points accumulated must equate to
60% of the total points available to achieve a passing grade. Letter grades are as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
90% - 100%
80% - 89.9%
70% - 79.9%
60% - 69.9%
Less than 60%
SCHEDULE: Classes will meet in the AFJROTC Building, Room 512 every day at the
specified time listed in the class schedule, provided to you by the Counseling Department
during your registration.