DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Dixie State College
St George, UT 84790
MILS 4200
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COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING SEMESTER 2008/09
GENERAL INFORMATION:
a.
Cadet Command Mission. To commission the future officer leadership of the US Army and
motivate young people to be better citizens.
b. Battalion Mission. “To educate and train our cadets and encourage their development so that each
graduate shall have the attributes essential to succeed as a professional officer in the total Army,
and to inspire each to a lifetime of service to their god and their country.”
c.
Class Mission. To develop within each cadet/student a greater understanding of the Military
profession. Prospective officers will study training management, military writing, administration,
logistics, tactics, and ethics. Also, to help each cadet/student develop the confidence and leadership
traits necessary to lead soldiers into the 21st Century.
d. Prerequisite. Successful completion of the Basic Course and the MS III year, or permission from
the Department of Military Science.
e.
Credit Hours. 4.0 semester hours
f.
Instructor. Major James L. Dupras, Jr., SMSI, Udvar-Hazy Building, Email: dupras@dixie.edu,
Office: 306, Phone: 652-7627 cell: 425-737-0876.
g. Place and Time of Instruction. Classes will be conducted in classroom 308 of the Udvar-Hazy
Building. Class instruction will be held from 1230-1400 on Thursday, with a leadership lab on
Thursday afternoon from 1430 to 1650. Lab locations will be announced.
h. Required Texts. The Department of Military Science will provide the required text, manuals and
books required for this class. These materials must be returned at the end of the semester/year or
upon withdrawal.
II.
MILS 4200 COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
a. REQUIRED READING
ƒ Student Text: MSL 401, Developmental Adaptive Leaders, Pearson Publishing, 2008.
(Will be issued to students free of Charge)
ƒ ROTC Leadership Development Program (LDP) Handbook. July 2008.
ƒ Selected readings available for download at www.army.mil/usapa/index.html
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Manual for Courts-Martial United States. 2008 Edition.
The Armed Forces Officer. Department of Defense J7. January 2006.
Hubbard, E. (1899). A Message to Garcia
FM 1-02, Operational Terms and Graphics. 21 September 2004.
FM 3-0, Operations. 27 February 2008.
FM 3-21.8, The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. 28 March 2007.
FM 3-25.26, Map Reading and Land Navigation, (w/c1). 30 August 2006.
FM 5-0, Army Planning and Orders Production. 20 January 2005.
FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. 21 August 2006.
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FM 6-22, Army Leadership. 12 October 2006.
FM 7-0, Training the Force. 22 October 02.
FM 7-1, Battle Focused Training. 15 September, 2003.
FM 21-20, Physical Fitness Training. 30 September 1992.
FM 25-4, How to Conduct Training Exercises. 10 September 1984.
FM 27-10, The Law of Land Warfare. 18 July 1956.
AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence. 3 June 2002.
AR 623-3, Evaluation Reporting System. 10 August 2007.
AR 635-200, Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations. 8 February 2005.DA Pam
360-512, Code of the U.S. Fighting Force. 1 June 1988.
DA Pam 600-2 The Armed Forces Officer. 1 February 1988
DA Pam 600-3, Commissioned Officer Professional Development and Career
Management. 11 December 2007.
DA Pam 600-25, US Army NCO Professional Development Guide. 28 July 2008.
DA Pam 600-67, Effective Writing for Army Leaders. 2 June 1986.
TC 25-10, A Leader’s Guide to Lane Training. 26 August 1996.
TC 25-20, A Leader’s Guide to After Action Reviews. 30 September 1993.
TC 25-30, A Leader’s Guide to Company Training Meetings. 27 April 1994.
b. OPTIONAL READING. The following will complement your learning for MILS 4200 and are
highly recommended for your professional development as a future Army Officer.
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The US Army Chief of Staff’s Professional Reading List, Sublist I for Cadets, Soldiers and
Junior NCOs
FM 1, The Army. 14 June 2005.
FM 4-02.51, Combat and Operational Stress Control. 6 June 2006.
FM 6-0, Mission Command, Command and Control of Army Forces. 11 August 2003.
FM 6-22.5, A Leader’s Guide to Combat and Operational Stress DRAFT. February 2007.
FM 7-15, The Army’s Universal Task List (Change 2). 6 July 2006.
FM 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide. 2 February 2004.
FM 22-51, Leader’s Manual for Combat Stress Control. 29 September 1994.
FM 27-1, Legal Guide for Commanders. 13 January 1992.
AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program. 23 August 2007.
AR 600-3, The Army Personnel Proponent System. 28 November 1997.
AR 600-8, Military Personnel Management. 1 October 1989.
AR 600-8-10, Leaves and Passes. 15 February 2006.
AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions. 20 March 2008.
AR 600-8-29, Officer Promotions. 25 February 2005.
AR 600-9, The Army Weight Control Program. 27 November 2006.
AR 600-25, Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy. 24 October 2004.
AR 600-85, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). 24 March 2006.
AR 600-100, Army Leadership. 8 March 2007.
AR 611-1, Military Occupation Classification Structure Development and Implementation.
September 1997.
DA Pam 600-8, Management and Administrative Procedures. 1 August 1986.
DA Pam 600-15, Extremist Activities. 1 June 2000.
DA Pam 600-35, Relationships Between Soldiers and Different Ranks. 21 February 2000.
DA Pam 600-60, A Guide to Protocol and Etiquette for Official Entertainment. 11
December 2001.
DA Pam 600-65 Leadership—Statements and Quotes. 1 November 1985.
DA Pam 600-66-85, Leadership in Action. 1 July 1986.
DA Pam 623-3, Evaluation Reporting System. 13 August 2007.
DA Pam 385-10, The Army Safety Program. 24 August 2007.
DA Pam 385-30, Mishap Risk Management. 10 October 2007.
SH 21-76, Ranger Handbook, Jul 06
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SPRING SEMESTER 08/09
Wong, L. (2004). Developing Adaptive Leaders: The Crucible Experience of Operation
Iraqi Freedom. Carlisle Barracks, PA: Strategic Studies Institute.
Wong, L. (2002). Stifling Innovation: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. Carlisle
Barracks, PA: Strategic Studies Institute.
CLASS PARTICIPATION. You are expected to participate actively in learning through critical
reflection, inquiry, dialogue, and group interactions. This includes participating in class discussion,
sharing personal perspectives and experiences related to principles discussed in class or reading,
working with fellow students to engage in class exercises, and leading lab exercises. Both
announced and un-announced quizzes will be given throughout the semester as a check on learning.
d. APFT.
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As a future officer, you are expected to set the example for physical fitness according to
Army regulations. You will be required to take diagnostic APFTs throughout the semester
and a for-record APFT at the end of the semester.
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The initial company standard for all contracted cadets is 70 points per event. Any
contracted cadet scoring below the minimum monthly standard on the APFT will be
required to participate in remedial PT (5 days a week), or until such time that they achieve
the monthly minimum standard. The standard will increase by 5 points each event
monthly.
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Weekly PT Participation is required three times a week on every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 0630-0730. Remedial PT will begin after the initial diagnostic APFT, held
weekly on Tuesday and Thursday from 0630-0730.
e.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT. Remedial PT is required if you do not meet the Army standard by the first
diagnostic APFT.
f.
UNIFORMS & APPEARANCE.
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As a contracted cadet and future Army officer, you will adhere to the US Army standards
and display a professional military bearing. All uniforms (to include boots and shoes) will
be clean and of good appearance. Any time you are performing an ROTC duty (to include
attending a military science class), you will adhere to Army standards of appearance and
military bearing.
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The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) will be worn during Thursday’s class and lab, unless
otherwise stated.
g. HONOR CODE & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. Ethics are vital to leadership. Presenting work
that is not your own presents an unfair advantage and is inconsistent with professional ethics and
integrity. Any form of cheating is unacceptable. Infractions will be forwarded to the School of
Business Academic Integrity Committee for action at the instructor’s discretion.
III.
GRADING.
a.
Grades will be determined based on the following categories with assigned point values.
Physical Training Attendance/APFT
Staff Position
Class Participation
FTX Participation
Lab Attendance
100
100
100
100
100
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Midterm
Written Products
Final (Comprehensive)
Total
SPRING SEMESTER 08/09
100
300
100
1000
b. Grading Scale.
A
AB+
B
c.
931-1000
891-930
851-890
811-850
B- 771-810
C+ 731-770
C 691-730
C- 651-690
D+ 611-650
D 571-610
D- 531-570
F 530 and below
Attendance. Attendance at each class period, lab, and the FTX is required. You will lose 10
points for each missed lab and each PT session. You are authorized 1 excusal from PT during the
semester, but no excusals for labs, and the FTX. To receive an excused absence, the professor
must be notified and approve of the absence at least one class period prior. I do not take attendance
during classes but quizzes given in class cannot be made up. (unless there was prior coordination
for an excused missed class period)
d. Exams. There will be two exams during the semester: Midterm and Final. Both are worth 100pts.
The Final will be comprehensive of all material covered throughout the semester. The exams
contain a combination of multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay question(s).
e.
IV.
Extra Credit. There may be opportunities for extra credit for students in need of it. Coordinate with
the instructor for possible options. The instructor reserves the right to deny extra credit requests at
his discretion.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ACADEMICS.
a.
The Cadet Bulletin Board (located in the hallway by the ROTC Offices and Classroom) should be
checked and read at the first of each week. Be sure to check the “Mission List,” as you may be
listed to perform a mission such as a flag detail, a recruiting activity, etc. You will initial next to
your name indicating that you have read the “Mission List.”
b.
Leadership Lab: Cadets are required to take MILS 4201 in conjunction with MILS 4200. The lab
will apply and enforce the skills learned in the classroom, as well as, provide numerous adventuretraining events.
c.
Papers: You will be required to produce six written products:
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d.
Biographical Sketch (who are you) – due 15 Jan 2009
Patreaus on Leadership – due 19 February 2009
3 Leaders in Review (five page maximum) – due 5 March 2009
OER Support Form-due 26 March 2009
Memorandum (anything…min 3 para)– due 9 April 2009
Book Review – due 16 April 2009
Each MS IV will be assigned as an Assistant Instructor during 1 class period for one of the MS I,
MS II, or MS III classes. The MS IV is responsible for class handouts, instruction, and quizzes, if
required. Coordination will be through the cadre assigned to the class.
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e.
Each MS IV will be required to complete a book review. The book will be selected from the MILS
reading list or approved by Instructor. The book review will be 3 to 4 pages double spaced. The
book review format will be provided by the PMS. The book review is due 20 April 2009.
f.
During the semester MS IVs will research General Davis Patreaus, and his leadership style. BPT
discuss his leadership style and biography. A 2-page written research paper is required NLT 19
February 09.
V.
Field Training Exercise (FTX). Participation in a weekend FTX is required. The tentative planned
location for the Spring FTX is at Camp Williams near SLC. Dates are 2-4 April 09. Transportation
will be provided. Failure to attend the FTX will result in forfeiture of 100 points.
VI.
ADA INFORMATION:
If you are a student with a physical or mental impairment and would like to request accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center (652‐7516) in Room 201 of the Student Services Center. The Disability Resource Center will determine your eligibility for services based upon complete professional documentation. If you are deemed eligible, the Disability Resource Center will further evaluate the effectiveness of your accommodation requests and will authorize reasonable accommodations that are appropriate for your disability.
REBELMAIL:
VII.
Important class and college information will be sent to your Rebelmail email account. This information includes
your DSC bill, financial aid/scholarship notices, notification of dropped classes, reminders of important dates and
events, and other information critical to your success in this class and at DSC. All DSC students are
automatically assigned a Rebelmail email account. If you don’t know your user name and password, go to
www.dixie.edu and select “Rebelmail,” for complete instructions. You will be held responsible for information
sent to your Rebelmail email, so please check it often.
VIII.
$50.00 Lab Fee. The lab fee covers your dinner meal at the dining out and various expenses related to
our weekly labs.
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AS OF: 7 JAN 09
Overview of Sessions
8 Jan
Course Orientation / Staff Roles
Developmental Leadership, Introduction, pp viii-xv.
LAB 1
8 Jan
15 Jan
Opening Social
Biographical Sketch due.
Train the Force / Train the Force – Mission Essential Task List Development
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 4, Conducting a
Training Meeting, pp 148-163.
How to Conduct a Training Meeting
Read: Developmental Leadership, Personal Development: Section 1,
Developing a Physical Fitness Program, pp 12-29.
LAB 2
22 Jan
15 Jan
Issue Equip/Drill and Ceremony/IMT/physicals
BN CMD
Developing a Physical Fitness Program
Read: Developmental Leadership, Leadership: Section 1, Using the
Leadership Development Program, pp 2-11.
LAB 3
29 Jan
22 Jan SQD/PLT Movement Techniques
Using the Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 5, Risk
Management, pp 164-171.
Risk Management II
Read: Developmental Leadership, Tactics and Techniques: Section 1,
Military Decision Making Process, pp 268-285.
LAB 4
5 Feb
29 Jan PLT Tactics-Patrolling I
Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)
Read: Developmental Leadership, Values and Ethics: Section 1, Military
Professional Ethics, pp 56-69.
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Military Professional Ethics
Read: Developmental Leadership, Values and Ethics: Section 2, Ethical
Decision Making Process, pp 70-79.
LAB 5
5 Feb
12 Feb
PLT Tactics-Patrolling II
Ethical Decision Making Process
Read: Developmental Leadership, Values and Ethics: Section 3, Law of
Land Warfare, pp 80-93.
Law of Land Warfare
Read: Developmental Leadership, Values and Ethics: Section 4, Code of
Conduct, pp 94-103.
LAB 6
12 Feb
19 Feb
PLT Tactics-Offense
General Patreaus research paper due
Code of Conduct
Review and Study for Mid-Term Exam
LAB 7
19 Feb PLT Tactics-Defense
26 Feb
Mid-Term Exam
Read: Developmental Leadership, Values and Ethics: Section 5, Rules of
Engagement (ROE), pp 104-111.
Rules of Engagement
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 8, Counseling I, pp
202-211.
Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 9, Counseling II, pp
212-225.
LAB 8
26 Feb
5 Mar
Land Nav III
3 Leaders Due
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 7, Administrative
Discipline and Separation, pp. 190-201.
Administrative Discipline & Separation
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 10,
Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report, pp 226-241.
LAB 9
5 Mar
Land Nav IV
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Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Review Process
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 11, Officer Evaluation
Reporting System, pp 242-259.
Officer Evaluation Report & Developmental Support Forms
Read. Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 6, The Uniform
Code of Military Justice, pp. 172-189.
LAB 10
12 Mar
19 Mar
BRM
no class-Spring Break
NO LAB
26 Mar
OER Support Form due
OER Process
Read: Developmental Leadership, Officership: Section 12, Career
Management, pp 260-267.
LAB 12
26 Mar
2-4 Apr
FTX Prep
FTX at Camp Williams
NO LAB due to FTX
9 Apr
Memorandum due
Combat Stress Management
LAB 13
9 Apr
16 Apr
CWST
Book report due
Final Review
LAB 14
23 Apr
16 Apr
Closing Social
Final Exam
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