Program Overview

Military Science (MILS)

Course Fees

Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.

Course Descriptions

MILS 101. Leadership and Adventure I

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Introduction to the Army, military skills and leadership skills. Role of the Army and opportunities as an Army officer. Adventure training with rappelling, marksmanship, and land navigation exercises.

MILS 102. Leadership and Adventure II

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Description: Introduction to the Army, military skills and leadership skills. Role of the Army and opportunities as an Army officer. Adventure training with rappelling, marksmanship, and land navigation exercises.

MILS 111. Army Physical Fitness I

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
• Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate, and execute a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.

MILS 112. Army Physical Fitness II

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
• Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.

MILS 201. Intermediate Leadership Skill Development I

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 101 and MILS 102, or faculty consent.
• Description: Introduction to principles and techniques of military leadership and professionalism with continued emphasis on military skill development.

MILS 202. Intermediate Leadership Skill Development II

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 101 and MILS 102, or faculty consent.
• Description: Introduction to principles and techniques of military leadership and professionalism with continued emphasis on military skill development.

MILS 205. Level 1 Modern Army Combatives (MAC)

• Prerequisite(s): All participants must be a Contracted Cadet, currently enrolled and in good standing in the ROTC Program.
• Description: Level 1 MAC follows FM 3-25.150 in order to train the use of different levels force in a replicated environment where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Graduates of the course receive MAC Level 1 Certification which is applicable to all Army units.

MILS 210. Special Topics in Military Science

• Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Description: Special topics not otherwise covered in the program.

MILS 211. Army Physical Fitness III

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
• Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.

MILS 212. Army Physical Fitness IV

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
• Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.

MILS 301. Leadership and Management

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 101, MILS 102, MILS 201, and MILS 202; or faculty consent.
• Description: Principles and techniques of military leadership, to include: military instruction; employment of small unit weapons; and analysis of military professionalism and ethics.

MILS 302. Theory and Dynamics of the Military Team

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 or faculty consent.
• Description: Theory and dynamics of small unit operations to include: land navigation; artillery fire support procedures; small unit tactics and leadership procedures; individual protective measures; and oral communications.

MILS 305. Special Topics in Military Science

• Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
• Description: Special topics not otherwise covered in the program.

MILS 308. Survey of American Military History

• Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
• Description: A critical understanding of the history that has brought our military to this point. An examination of American History independent of the political, social, economic and religious factors and focus on the military tenets as outlined by the Combat Studies Institute (CSI) of the U.S. Army.

MILS 311. Army Physical Fitness I

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Planning, coordination and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.

MILS 312. Army Physical Fitness II

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Description: Planning, coordination, and execution of a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.

MILS 401. Mission Command and the Army Profession

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 and MILS 302.
• Description: Explore and understand how to apply the concepts of Mission Command, the Operations Process, and Unit Training Management in order to prepare and effectively lead units in complex situations of current military operations. Examine how the Army Profession and the Uniform Code of Military Justice enables leaders to build and maintain effective and morally sound teams.

MILS 402. Mission Command and the Company Grade Officer

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 401.
• Description: Examine the dynamics of leading in complex, ambiguous environments through United Land Operations; Explore the Art of Command, Ethical Decision Making and Sustaining and building Resilient teams. Conduct a Staff Ride analyzing a Civil War Battle.

MILS 405. Special Topics in Military Science

• Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
• Description: PT course for completion cadets that have completed all Army ROTC program requirements for commissioning, but are still completing degree requirements for graduating.

MILS 410. Independent Study in Military Science and Leadership

• Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 and MILS 302.
• Description: Students are under guidance and confer with the Professor of Military Science (PMS) on approved topics. A written paper or report is required and will be maintained in the Office of the PMS. In order to be eligible for this course, students must be granted permission from the PMS, have a program GPA of 3.0, or a GPA of 3.5 in the department, and at least 18 semester hours credit in the department.

MILS 411. Army Physical Fitness III

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Planning, coordination, and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.

MILS 412. Army Physical Fitness IV

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Description: Planning, coordination and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.