Military Science
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designates courses in the Quantitative Scientific Cluster |
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the Ideas and Events Cluster |
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the Human Behavior Cluster |
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the Literature, Language and Arts Cluster |
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Multicultural |
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Interdisciplinary courses
Multicultural and interdisciplinary courses also fulfill a cluster designation. |
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Asterisk indicates that the course may be offered less than once every two years. |
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Undergraduate Day School |
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Undergraduate Evening School |
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Courses having a more narrow focus than those taught on a regular basis of courses being taught on an experimental basis can be taught as Topics courses. These courses will be assigned numbers based on the student level for which they are intended-first, second, third or fourth year. |
Fitchburg State College no longer offers Military Science courses. We continue to list the courses for students who were previously enrolled in the ROTC program and for students who are interested in taking the courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Introduction to Army ROTC
MILS 1400 1 cr. 1 hr.
The history, purpose, structure and methods of the Army ROTC program are introduced in this course. The leadership and management responsibilities of an officer are presented. Emphasis is placed on ROTC and its relationship with the United States Army.
Introduction to the United States Army
MILS 1500 1 cr. 1 hr.
This course provides an overview of the role of the Total Army within the framework of the national defense establishment. The integrated roles of the active army and the reserve components are examined. Emphasis is placed on the duties and responsibilities of the officer serving in the combat arms, combat support and combat service support branches.
Land Navigation and Basic Tactics
MILS 2000 2 cr. 2 hr.
Students learn the basic fundamentals necessary to navigate. In Land Navigation, students identify terrain features, find locations, determine directions and plan routes. Maps, protractors, compasses, terrain boards and audio-visual aids are utilized extensively. The students also receive an introduction to individual tactical techniques and to small unit organization and utilization. Practical exercises are employed to give students hands-on experience in movement techniques and the tactical employment of small units.
Emergency Medical Treatment/Basic Tactics
MILS 2200 2 cr. 2 hr.
The first half of the course presents casualty evaluation, treatment and evacuation under emergency conditions. Emphasis is on injury prevention under different climatic conditions and on the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique. The second half of the course familiarizes the students with individual, buddy team and squad tactics. These basic fundamentals are reinforced and built upon throughout the student's tenure in the Army ROTC program.
Advanced Theory of Unit Operations
MILS 3100 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course provides continuing study of effective leadership in tactical operations, culminating the lessons learned during previous courses. Students examine the theory and dynamics of the military team and its effective employment as part of the combined arms concept.
Prerequisite: completion of basic course or advanced placement credit granted by the professor of Military Science.
Leadership
MILS 3300 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course studies the psychology of leadership based on an organizational model. Emphasis is placed on individual, group, transactional and organizational factors that both a leader and manager need to consider in order to be maximally effective. The student is provided with the essentials for forming a creative, personal management and leadership philosophy for practical application in a real world setting.
Prerequisites: completion of basic course or advanced placement credit granted by the professor of Military Science.
Effective Communication
MILS 4200 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is designed to enhance the communication skills of the Army officer. Emphasis is on the Army writing style, conducting briefings, and the Army Training Management System. Effective speaking, listening, writing, and military correspondence is studied, with an emphasis on the interrelationship of staff and command assignments, for the effective utilization of people and resources.
Prerequisite: completion of basic course or advanced placement credit granted by the professor of Military Science.
Law, Ethics, and Preprofessional Seminar
MILS 4300 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course provides the student with an introduction to military law and military professional ethics. The role of the junior officer with regard to military law in the practical setting of their initial assignment in an Army unit is examined. This course provides the advanced course cadet with a basic knowledge of the Army;s organizational practices and philosophy. The role of the noncommissioned officer is reviewed along with the basics of line and staff functions. An overview of the Army's personnel management, training and logistics systems, along with post and installation support organization and functions are presented as a basic course.
Prerequisite: completion of basic course or advanced placement credit granted by the professor of Military Science
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