SYLLABUS Military Science and Leadership 102 Introduction to the Profession of Arms Spring Semester 2015 Instructor: SFC Tripp, Sean Class Sessions: Section 0001: Tuesday, 1100-1150 UWEC, SSS 213 Section 002: Wednesday, 0930-1020 UWEC, SSS 213 Leadership Lab: Thursday, 0700 – 0900 UWEC, MPE 162 Physical Training: Mon-Wed-Fri, 0630 – 0730 UWEC, Ade Olson Upper Track Course Description: MSL 102 introduces you to the professional challenges and competencies that are needed for effective execution of the profession of arms and Army communication. Through this course, you will learn how Army ethics and values shape your army and the specific ways that these ethics are inculcated into Army culture. As you become further acquainted with MSL 102, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MSL 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. This semester, you will: Explore the Seven Army Values and the Warrior Ethos Investigate the Profession of Arms and Army leadership as well as an overview of the Army Gain practical experience using critical communication skills Prerequisites: None Course Objectives: 6 Army Learning AreasThe Army Profession: Comprehends and accepts the Army as values based organization that embraces the Warrior Ethos. Professional Competence: Understands the concept of professionalism and demonstrates proficiency of select individual military skills (within curriculum). Adaptability: Defines and uses the problem solving process in military and non-military problems. Teamwork: Demonstrates the individual’s role and responsibilities in support of team efforts Appreciates and values the contributions of different and diverse cultures as they apply in the Army and on the college campuses. Demonstrates an introductory level of writing and speaking proficiency and basic negotiation strategies required for effective leadership. Lifelong Learning: Understands the principles of lifelong learning through an appreciation of learning styles and knowledge of adult learning principles. Comprehensive Fitness: Comprehends the basic elements of comprehensive soldier and family fitness and exhibits a functional knowledge of resiliency factors. Methods of Presentation: The course consists of lectures, class discussions, indoor/outdoor practical exercises (hands-on training), Field Training Exercises, demonstrations and student presentations. Class participation: Students 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, and working with fellow students to engage in class and lab exercises. Readings: Students are responsible for all assigned and/or optional reading assignments. Students are expected to spend adequate time on assigned reading and reflecting on all written materials prior to class. Read: “A Message to Garcia,” by Elbert Hubbard Homework and Quizzes: Complete the homework in accordance with the standard set in class. The class is interactive and uses homework and in-class assignments to evaluate learning. Quizzes are used at the Instructor’s discretion to further assess learning objectives. Mid-term and Final Exam: In class, open or closed book examinations composed of a combination of multiple choice, true/false, short answer and/or essay. A mid-term exam will be given to test the levels of learning achieved by students in the first half of the course. A cumulative final exam will be given to test the levels of learning achieved by students throughout the course of the semester. An unexcused absence will result in zero credit for the exam. Evaluation/Grades: 1) Grading Scheme: A > 90% B > 80% ; C > 70% ; D > 60% ; F = 59% or below 2) Grade Components: Class Participation 5% APFT Participation and improvement 10% Lesson Assessments 30% Mid-Term Exam 25% Final Exam 30% Attendance: Cadets will attend every class period. Cadets who miss a class period for any reason are responsible for informing the Instructor and requesting the notes they missed from other cadets. Cadets who must miss an exam due to illness or death in the family must contact the instructor as soon as possible to receive further instructions. ROTC Course Labs and Physical Training: Cadets are required to attend leadership labs. Cadets are required to attend one physical training session on the Monday of each week (Cadets may request permission to attend Wednesday or Friday due to schedule conflicts but must be approved by instructor) Contracted Cadet’s must attend all 3 x PT sessions every week. Any Cadets with classes that meet at 0800 or other scheduling conflicts with Leadership lab or PT will advise their Instructor NLT the first day of lab for arrangements. Leadership lab is part of the MSL class grade. Maximum effort should be made by the Cadet with their course instructor when resolving time conflicts to arrive at a balanced arrangement with the conflicting course. Uniforms: Lecture: Contracted Cadets will wear their Army Service Uniform (ASU) Class B with beret. All variants of this uniform are authorized IAW DA Pam 670-1. Non-contracted cadets, who have not been issued a uniform, will wear business casual attire. As future leaders we are expected to present ourselves in a professional manner, the above policy is in an attempt to align our formation to the standard; however, no grade is assigned to this request. Lab: Contracted Cadets will wear the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and equipment. Noncontracted cadets, who have not been issued a uniform, will wear their respective issued University ROTC Polo shirt with jeans or other similar pants, outdoor clothing and sturdy civilian footwear. Cadets must return equipment and uniforms prior to the end of the semester, if issued. Any student with outstanding supply issues receives an incomplete “I” until the student clears the supply room. Instructor Availability: I will be in my office almost every day. If you have questions, please feel free to stop by anytime. If you want to ensure that you see me, make an appointment after class, by either phone or e-mail. Office phone number: (715) 836-4567 Cell phone number: (502)210-3832 Office location: Military Science Department, UWEC – SSS 113A Core duty hours: 0800 to 1600 hours Monday through Friday E-mail: tripps@uwec.edu or sean.tripp.mil@mail.mil Course Design: This class will be conducted in an interactive manner. Everyone will be responsible for contributing to the success of the learning experience. Lectures will be brief and interactive. You will have extensive small group discussions and exercises throughout the class. Time will be given in class to discuss and work on projects and papers. You are encouraged to work together with the instructor in modifying assignments, suggesting agenda, and raising questions for discussion. Accommodations: The Northwood’s Battalion welcomes cadets with disabilities into its educational programs, activities, residential halls, and everything else it offers. Those who will need academic adjustments or accommodations for a disability should see the Instructor prior to class. Electronics: Phones will be turned off during class or placed on vibrating mode if needed due to family responsibilities. Laptops are permitted as long as the content displayed is consistent with the class lecture or discussion. Talking on phones, texting, IMing, surfing the web, etc. are not acceptable activities while class is in session. Academic Integrity Policy: The University policy regarding academic honesty and discipline will be strictly enforced. Cadets who violate academic integrity in any manner, including plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of dishonesty, will fail the assignment/examination in question and may go through further disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism refers to the use of materials from books, notes and other sources, in the student's written work, without due credit to the sources used; it is the presentation of materials as if these are the student's own. Cheating refers to securing or giving help in a test, unauthorized copying of tests, etc. Other forms of dishonesty would be taking a test in place of another student, etc. SEAN TRIPP SFC, USA UW EAU CLAIRE-ROTC 1702 Park Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701 502-210-3832 cell 715-836-4567 office tripps@uwec.edu sean.tripp.mil@mail.mil