Revised November 30, 2011
MSL 2042, Leadership and Teamwork
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: MSL 2042 examines the challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. The course
highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army
Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Cadets
develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills.
Case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor's teaching techniques should ensure that the students continue to develop knowledge of
the Army’s leadership philosophies and integrate this knowledge into tactical strategies and team development:
Leadership
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Explain the situational, transformational, and adaptive leadership theories and their relationship to the Army
Leadership Requirements Model
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Illustrate dimensions of transformational and situational leadership
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Describe methods of assessing leadership styles and explain your personal approach to leadership
Values and Ethics
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Explain the Army Values and the goals of the Army’s Consideration of Others (CO2) program
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Analyze the relationship between Army values, leadership, and CO2
Personal Development
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Practice effective writing techniques in accordance with the Army standard for effective writing
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Explain how to set goals and manage time at the team level; develop a team mission statement and goals
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Explain ways to establish priorities and avoid distracters
Officership
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Describe the history of terrorism and the basic US antiterrorism policy
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Explain the relationship between leadership, values, and officership
Tactics and Techniques
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Distinguish between the different types of Army plans and orders
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Demonstrate terrain analysis, route planning skills, and describe the five aspects of military terrain (OAKOC)
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Explain the five-paragraph format for an operations order and interpret an operation order
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Describe the characteristics and techniques of defensive operations
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Explain how squads and platoons plan for and conduct patrols
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course: Utilize the
courseware from the ROTC Blackboard with instructing guidelines established by the Total Army Instructor Training Course
(TAITC), Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC), or Cadet Command Instructor Training Course.
Assessment Responsibilities:
20% Final APFT Score graded as shown below
10% Instructor’s Discretion
15% Quizzes
15% Book Reports, Assignments (Staff Ride)
20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
100% TOTAL
Business and Agriculture Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Robert Mitchum, 501-882-8847, rlmitchum@asub.edu
Lead Instructor: Major Richard D. Garringer, 501-882-4478, rdgarringer@asub.edu
Online Course Monitor: Course not offered on-line