MS 4703 Applied Leadership and Management I (MSL 401)
Fall 2013
Instructor
Captain Michael D. Bennett
Office: 479-498-6066
Cell: 919-622-1329
Fax: 479-964-3296
Course Description
MSL 401 is a practical application of adaptive leadership. Throughout the semester, students are
assigned the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and must apply the fundamentals
of principles of training, training management, the Army writing style and military decision
making to weekly training meetings. During these weekly training meetings, the student will
plan, execute and assess ROTC training and recruiting events. Students will study the special
trust proposed to Army Officers by the US Constitution and the President of the United States--a
special trust given to no other civilian professions. Students will study how Army values and
leader ethics are applied in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) and how these
values and ethics are relevant to everyday life. The student will study the Army officer’s role in
the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the counseling of subordinates, administrative actions and
the management of an Army Officer’s career. Students will be given numerous opportunities to
train, mentor and evaluate underclass students enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course while being
mentored and evaluated by experienced ROTC cadre.
The MSL 401 course is designed to include multiple opportunities for student-centered learning,
to include, but not limited to student reading assignments; homework assignments; participation
in small group assignments, practical exercises and case studies; student-delivered briefings and
operations orders; and a variety of student assessments such as quizzes, a mid-term and a final
exam. In addition, MSL 401 students are rotated through a variety of leadership positions that
support a variety of ROTC battalion training and recruiting events throughout the semester
where the student will receive detailed and constructive feedback on their leader attributes and
core leader competencies from experienced cadre.
Learning Objectives
The overall objective of this course is to prepare the student for success at the Basic Officer
Leader Course (BOLC) B, (which the student will attend upon graduation and commissioning)
and to develop the student into a leader imbued with the Warrior Ethos, who can think critically
and will be capable of leading Soldiers in the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) at
their first unit of assignment. This course has specific learning objectives for the five tracks
listed below.
Leadership
Apply Army leader attributes and core leader competencies as Cadet battalion leaders
Evaluate underclass Cadets using the Leadership Development Program (LDP)
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Values and Ethics
Apply military professional ethics in decision making
Relate the Law of Warfare and rules of engagement to Army operations
Explain your obligations as a US service member under the Code of Conduct
Understand your role in the UCMJ process
Personal Development
Write personal SMART goals that include methods to improve mental and physical resiliency
Write memorandums and leadership evaluations that effectively communicate using Army
writing standards
Officership
Explain the Profession of Arms and Officership as it relates to civilian professions
Perform the duties of a member of a battalion staff
Counsel underclass Cadets to improve performance
Write an Officer Evaluation Report Developmental Support Form
Explain the importance of actively managing your career as an Army Officer
Tactics and Techniques
Mentor and evaluate underclass Cadets during tactical operations
Apply the military decision making process (MDMP) to battalion training meetings
Course Design
This course was designed to be student-centric with the onus of learning on the student, but
facilitated by the instructor. Army Officers are expected to be life-long learners who take
responsibility and personal initiative for their learning. You must properly conduct your preclass assignments in order to come to class with a foundation of knowledge on the subject to be
taught by your instructor. Doing so will allow your instructor to spend the majority of the class
time on specific areas that are least understood from the pre-class assignment rather than your
instructor re-teaching the subject from scratch. Your instructor has a wealth of experience and
knowledge to share in the classroom—do your homework so your instructor can spend more
time sharing his personal knowledge and experiences with your class. Class will be conducted in
an interactive manner with ample opportunities for small group discussions and practical
exercises. Everyone will be responsible for contributing to the success of the learning
experience.
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MSL 401 Course Requirements
Class participation
Attendance is required for all classes, PT, labs, and Field Training Exercises. 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 in-class exercises, and leading lab exercises.
Quizzes/Homework Assignments
Quizzes and homework assignments will be given throughout the semester to assess your
progress in learning the principles and practices related to the course material. Homework will be
completed on your own, on time and will be automatically reduced by 10% if turned in late
without prior approval. Below are SOME of the homework. More can be found in the reading
and homework matrix.
ROTC Blackboard (Due 4 SEP): As a cadet you have been given an account on the ROTC
Blackboard that is accessed through the internet. Some of your requirements, homework or
quizzes will be located at this site. To log in you must go to the following website
https://rotc.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp. Your user ID is “5cdtucaxxxx” replace
the xxxx with the last four digits of your social security number and your password is
“password” all in lower case characters or your password from last year if you had one. Your
first assignment is to log into the ROTC Blackboard and screen print the page after you log in.
This page is due the second day of class.
Prepare a written AAR on LDAC experience (Due 4 SEP) that may include issues related to the
MSL III year preparation, personal preparation, a critique of the training at LDAC, and the
development of personal leadership dimensions in LDAC. Format is a type-written, single
space, times new roman 12pt font with 1 inch margins using “issue, discussion,
recommendation” for each topic discussed. Not to exceed 2 pages.
SHARP Training: As MSIVs, you must be trained on Army policies and procedures for
preventing and dealing with sexual assault. You will follow guidance given to do the online
Advanced SROTC NFORMD.NET training. Your second assignment is to complete the
training, and print a screen shot showing the completed training. This page is also due the third
day of class (11 SEP)
Prepare Composite Risk Management (Due 18 SEP) – Instructor will provide scenario.
You will be required to complete DA Form 67-9-1, OER Support Form (Due 23 OCT), in
conjunction with your assigned duty positions. These goals and objectives will support the
battalion METL. You will also be evaluated on your abilities to carry out your objectives as
prescribed by your DA Form 67-9-1, OER Support Form.
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Write NCOER for your future PLT SGT (Due 30 OCT)
Continuity is an important part of military culture. You will build a continuity book for your duty
position starting today. This book will be a part of your overall course grade and will be
reviewed when you take your final.
Briefing Skills Presentation (2 Oct): Present a five minute information brief on a topic selected
by the student (11 Sep) and approved by the instructor.
Term Projects
1. Maintain a weekly Reflective Journal to turn in at the end of the semester (Due 27 NOV)for
review and grading by the instructor. Entries should reflect on the good or bad leader attributes
and core competencies that you have observed of others each week. Your reflections can be on
anyone on or off campus and for any team, class, event or activity that you participated in that
week. Comparing and contrasting leader attributes and core competencies of different people,
events and organizations are encouraged.
2. Professional Reading / Report (Due 27 NOV)– Choose one of the following books. “The Lone
Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell, “Once an Eagle” by Anton Myrer, “We were Soldiers Once . . .
And Young” by Hal Moore and Joseph Galloway, “In the Company of Heroes” by Michael
Durant or “Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose. Write a minimum (APA) 5 page, double
space, times new roman 12 pt font and 1 inch margin paper answering the following questions
below. Make sure to use references and in text citations when you’re quoting someone else’s
work:
What 3 leadership attributes are most prevalent in the main character, and how do these attributes
affect the leader’s successes or failures?
What army values are reflected in the book, and what lessons can be applied from how they were
depicted?
What lessons will you take from this book, and how will you try to use them on Active Duty?
Quizzes – Quizzes will be given throughout the semester on the following topics: LDP, Effective
Writing, Counseling I, Counseling II, and Code of Conduct
Mid-Term Exam – 9 Oct
A mid-term exam will be given to assess your knowledge achieved during the first half of the
semester.
Final Exam – 4 Dec
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A cumulative final exam will be given to assess your knowledge achieved throughout the course
of the semester.
APFT
As a future officer, you are expected to set the example for physical fitness according to Army
regulations. You will be required to take a diagnostic APFT at the beginning of the fall semester
and a for-record APFT once a month at the end of the semester. The end of the semester forrecord APFT will be used for 10% of your final grade.
Combat Water Survival Test
The CWST is a requirement to commission. Failure to pass will result in you being enrolled in
an ROTC-funded swimming improvement class until you can successfully complete the CWST.
Evaluation and Grading
APFT
10%
Attendance/Class Participation
10%
Quiz Grades
10%
Mid-Term Exam
10%
Leadership/Continuity Book
20%
Homework / Term Projects
20%
Final Exam
20%
Homework and assignments will be completed on time and will be automatically reduced by
10% if turned in late without prior approval.
The following grading scale will be used based on 100 points possible:
Grade scale:
A = 100% - 90%
B = 89.999% - 80%
C = 79.999% - 70%
D = 69.999% - 60%
F = 59.999.999% - 0%
Uniforms and Appearance
You are expected to wear Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) to all labs, classes and other
designated events and adhere to Army Regulations AR 670-1/CC 670-1 with regards to uniforms
and appearance. You will maintain grooming standards such as haircuts, facial hair, fingernails,
etc. in accordance to the above regulations. PT uniform is Army Standard until changed by
OPORD. You will be required to wear Class B’s and A’s at certain events. All three uniforms
should be complete and ready to wear.
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Collaboration
Students are encouraged to work together with the instructor in modifying assignments,
suggesting agenda, and raising questions for discussion. Students may work together in planning
training and labs, but will NOT be allowed to work together on any graded assignments.
Special Needs
The Arkansas Tech University adheres to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation under this Act due to a disability, please
contact the ATU Office of Disability Services, 450-3613.
Academic Integrity
The Arkansas Tech University affirms its commitment to academic integrity and
expects all members of the university community to accept shared responsibility for
maintaining academic integrity. Students in this course are subject to the provisions of the
university's Academic Integrity Policy, approved by the Board of Trustees as Board Policy
No. 709 on February 10, 2010, and published in the Student Handbook. Penalties for
academic misconduct in this course may include a failing grade on an assignment, a
failing grade in the course, or any other course-related sanction the instructor determines
to be appropriate. Continued enrollment in this course affirms a student's acceptance of
this university policy.
Instructor Accessibility
I have an open door policy if you need meet with me to discuss assignments, issues, or concerns.
I am willing to schedule a specific time to meet with you beyond office hours.
Sequence of Lessons
1a Course Overview and LDAC AAR Review
1b Staff Organizations, Roles, and Responsibilities
1c Conduct of a Training Meeting
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2a Leadership Development Program (LDP) II
2b Counseling I
6a Composite Risk Management Process
2c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
3a Effective Writing for Officers
3b Train for Full Spectrum Operations I (Training Management)
3c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
4a Train for Full Spectrum Operations II (METL Development)
4b Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)
4c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
5a Company and Battalion OPORDs
5b Mission Rehearsals and Rock Drills
5c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
6b Mid-Term Exam
6c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
7a Counseling II
7b OER Process & Support Forms
7c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting .
8a Officer Career Management
8b NCOER and Counseling Process
8c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
9a Combat Stress Management
9b Army Leader Ethics
9c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
10a Army Leader Ethics – Case Studies I
10b Law of War and ROE II
10c Applied Leadership –Training Meeting
11a Code of Conduct
11b UCMJ
11c Applied Leadership – Training Meeting
12a Administrative Discipline and Separation
12b Army Leader Ethics – Case Studies II
12c Final Exam
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Required Reading:
Student Text: MSL 401, Adaptive Leadership, Pearson Publishing, 2008.
(Will be issued to students free of Charge)
Field Manuals (FM)
FM 1, The Army. 14 June 2005.
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 4-02.51, Combat and Operational Stress Control. 6 July 2006.
FM 5-0, The Operations Process. 26 March 2010.
FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. 21 August 2006.
FM 6-0, Mission Command, Command and Control of Army Forces. 11 August 2003.
FM 6-22, Army Leadership. 12 October 2006.
FM 6-22.5, A Leader’s Guide to Combat and Operational Stress. 18 March 2009.
FM 7-0, Training for Full Spectrum Operations. 12 December 2008.
FM 7-15, The Army’s Universal Task List. 27 February 2009.
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 25-4, How to Conduct Training Exercises. 10 September 1984.
FM 27-1, Legal Guide for Commanders. 13 January 1992.
FM 27-10, The Law of Land Warfare w/chg 1. 18 July 1956.
Army Regulations (AR)
AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence. 3 June 2002.
AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program. 27 August 2007.
AR 600-3, The Army Personnel Proponent System. 26 February 2009.
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.
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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). 2 February 2009.
AR 600-100, Army Leadership. 8 March 2007.
AR 611-1, Military Occupation Classification Structure Development and Implementation.
September 1997.
AR 623-3, Evaluation Reporting System. 10 August 2007.
AR 635-200, Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations. 8 February 2005.
Department of the Army Pamphlets (DA PAM)
DA Pam 360-512, Code of the U.S. Fighting Force. 1 June 1988.
DA Pam 385-10, The Army Safety Program. 24 August 2007.
DA Pam 385-30, Mishap Risk Management. 10 October 2007.
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 600-8, Management and Administrative Procedures. 1 August 1986.
DA Pam 600-15, Extremist Activities. 1 June 2000.
DA Pam 600-25, US Army NCO Professional Development Guide. 28 July 2008.
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 600-67, Effective Writing for Army Leaders. 2 June 1986.
DA Pam 623-3, Evaluation Reporting System. 13 August 2007.
Department of the Army Training Circulars (TC)
TC 3-22.20, Army Physical Readiness Training. 1 March 2010.
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.
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SH 21-76, Ranger Handbook, July 2006
Other Resources
ROTC Leadership Development Program (LDP) Handbook, Aug. 2009.
Manual for Courts-Martial United States, 2008 Edition.
The Armed Forces Officer. Department of Defense J7, Jan. 2006.
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