MSAL 201 - Leadership and Decision Making

2 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Course limited to current ROTC participants or approval from ROTC leadership.

MS201 focuses on leadership and ethics. The course adds depth to the Cadets knowledge of the different leadership styles. Cadets will conduct a leadership analysis of famous leaders and self-assessment of their own leadership style. The Army Profession is presented through the understanding of Culture Awareness, Values, Ethics and how to apply both to different situations they may encounter as a leader committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. Army Values and Ethics and their relationship to the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and philosophy of military service are presented through video clips and historical vignettes followed by Cadet small group discussions. Cadets will apply classroom knowledge during hands-on performance-oriented weekly labs facilitated by MS III Cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre, and participation in weekly physical readiness training (PRT) sessions planned and conducted by MS IV Cadets and cadre.

Grade Note(s): Grade of C or better is required
Course Learning Outcomes:
All MSAL courses build to the following standardized outcomes.

Leadership and the Army Profession

Proficiency in creating and sustaining an organizational climate in which all members of the Army profession treat others with dignity and respect

Proficiency in the Army leader attributes and competencies as described in the Leadership Requirements Model (LRM)

Proficiency in developing others (i.e. setting conditions, creating opportunities, providing feedback, and enhancing learning) across the institutional, operational and self-development domains

Proficiency as an Army professional who embraces the Army’s culture of service, instills discipline, and lives the Army Values

Mission Command

Proficiency in the principles of mission command

Proficiency in the elements of C2

Proficiency in C2 Warfighting Function tasks and employment of the C2 system to generate and apply combat power

Proficiency in the fundamentals of the operations process to enable leaders to understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess operations

 Proficiency in critical & creative thinking

Operations

Proficiency in synchronizing all Warfighting Functions in Multi-Domain Operations in support of Joint Operations

Proficiency in understanding the Operational Environment across all domains

Proficiency in sustainment functions supporting Army Operations

Training

Proficiency in prioritizing, planning and preparing, executing, evaluating and assessing training