Central Michigan University
College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Military Science Department
Master Course Syllabus
MSL 202
Desig. No.
Leadership and Teamwork
Title
3 (Spec)
Credit (Mode)
I. Bulletin Description:
Continuing studies in self-development and team-building. Introduces group problem solving, planning
group actions, risk management, diversity, persuasion, and the profession of arms.
II. Prerequisites, Pre/Co-requisites, Co-requisites, Recommended
Recommended: MSL 201
III. Rationale for course level (new course and level changes):
IV. Textbook and other required materials to be furnished by the student:
None. Military Science Department furnishes course textbook and workbook.
V. Special requirements of the course:
Weekly two-hour Leadership Lab and a minimum one hour physical training session is required. Students
will need a standard physical to participate in the weekly Physical Training.
VI. General methodology used in teaching this course:
Course will stress leadership theory (science) in the classroom and the application (art) of leadership
during Leadership Labs. Methodologies used will include lecture, class discussions, practical exercises,
case studies, and announced and unannounced examinations.
VII. Course Objectives:
After completion of this course students will be able to:
• identify patterns of communication in on-on-one situations;
• identify personal priorities, and apply time management skills;
• apply teamwork and leadership under challenging circumstances;
• identify the characteristics of effective small group communications, and analyze small group
communications;
• identify characteristics of great leaders:
• identify the roles, responsibilities and the basic duties of officers;
• identify personal values, and set a personal mission and vision;
• illustrate the purpose for setting effective goals;
• apply goal setting techniques, and develop personal goals;
• manage problems, and create organizational plans using the mind mapping method;
• describe emergent leadership;
• identify leader behaviors that facilitate team performance;
• plan a team task, and understand the importance of communication in teamwork;
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explain personal mission statements, priorities and goals;
analyze small group dynamics in a situation of risk;
demonstrate leadership that fosters ethical behavior in a small group;
recognize the impact of leader silence and inaction in a situation of risk;
identify characteristics of effective leaders;
identify qualities of effective leadership in one self;
identify key functions of team leaders;
identify competencies that team leaders must possess to perform their functions;
demonstrate leadership that fosters consideration of others and diversity;
describe the organization of the Army, and how the Army operates;
manage organizational information;
prepare a coherent strategy to implement a team objective;
demonstrate creative problem solving in a situation of risk;
apply the characteristics of effective small group communications in cooperative problem
solving;
manage team action through persuasion.
VIII. Course Outline: Classes: 16 at 110 minutes Labs: 16 at 110 minutes
Week
1
Lab
2
Lab
3
Lab
4
Lab
5
Subject
Communication and Teambuilding
Personal Development and Leadership
Team-building Exercise
Communication and Teamwork I
Great Leaders
Individual & Unit Movement Techniques
The Army Profession and Officership
Personal Development and Leadership
Radio Phraseology & Tactical Reports
Solving Group Problems
Goal Setting
Prisoner of War Handling & Law of Land Warfare
Lab
Communication and Teamwork II
Personal Priorities and Time Management
Move to Contact & React to Contact
6
Lab
Group Values and Ethics
Opportunities to serve in National Guard & Army Reserves
7
Lab
Effective Leadership
Functions and Competencies of Team Leaders
Attack & Defend
8
Lab
Mid-Term Exam
Ambush & React to Contact
9
Lab
Nolde Lecture
Field Training Exercise Preparations
Week
10
Lab
Subject
Consideration of Others and Diversity
First Aid
11
Lab
Army Organization and Operations
Drill & Ceremony
12
Lab
Creative Problem Solving to Achieve Team Objective
Rappelling, High-Ropes Course and Rock Climbing
13
Lab
Cooperative Problem Solving to Achieve Team Objective
Uniform & Equipment Turn-in
14
Lab
Influencing Other Through Persuasion
Team-building Exercises
15
Lab
Review
Awards Ceremony
16
Final Exam
Lab Sensing Session
IX. Evaluation: Grade is based on the following:
Class Attendance
Class Participation
Physical Fitness
104 R
Personal Mission Statement
Mid-Term Exam
Essay Assignment
Presentation
Quizzes
Homework
Final Exam
5%
5%
5%
10%
5%
10%
10%
10%
13%
5%
22%
X. Bibliography:
DA Pam 600-2 The Armed Forces and Officer. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office.
Field Manual 1-0 The Army. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, April 2010.
Field Manual 22-5 Drill and Ceremonies. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office,
December 1986.
Field Manual 22-100 Army Leadership, Be, Know, Do, Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing
Office, August 1999.
Field Manual 25–101 Battle Focused Training. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office,
April 2005.
Field Manual 101-5 Staff Organization and Operations. Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing
Office, May 1997.
Insel, P.M. and W. T. Roth. Core Concepts in Health, (9th Ed.). New York: McGraw- Hill, 2002.
Visconti, Sheila (ed.). Individual Leadership Studies Leadership and Teamwork.
Training Circular TC 3-22-20. Army Physical Readiness Training. Washington, DC: U. S. Government
Printing Office, August 2010.
Visconti, Sheila (ed.). Individual Leadership Studies Leadership and Teamwork. Military Science and
Leadership (MSL 201-202). Boston: McGraw-Hill Primus Custom Publishing,
2008.
Syllabus prepared by:
Aaron E. Kalloch, LTC, Chair, Military Science
Name
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Signature
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Date