MIL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

(3 units) CO13

Transition from cadet to lieutenant; property accountability principles; platoon leader capstone exercise; preparation for entering service. Field trip and physical training required.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): MIL 401.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. evaluate techniques and understand methods that cultivate an effective Officer.
2. identify and analyze an ethical issue as it pertains to leadership and the Army.
3. demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom activities such as labs, internships, and field work.
4. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in academic settings, including focused and interdisciplinary research.
5. demonstrate mastery of skills built from CO1 and CO3.
6. explain key theories related to Military Science and leadership.
7. identify and summarize current challenges, changes, and trends in the United States Army.
8. produce a research paper that clearly presents research results and thoroughly considers previous research to the topic.
9. demonstrate the ability to perform oral communication appropriate to the Army briefing style and oral practicum.
10. demonstrate the ability to design and produce multimedia appropriate for the Army briefing style.
11. synthesize and integrate results from academic research to construct a literature review.
12. evaluate evidence and arguments used in information sources to summarize current thought on Army issues being investigated.
13. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for an oral research presentation.

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