MIL 102 - Foundations of Leadership

(1 unit)

Introduces students to the personal competencies and foundational leadership skills needed for success in ROTC and the Army. Students develop critical thinking, resilience, communication, and holistic health and fitness while learning basic team and squad tactics, patrolling, battle drills, and antiterrorism awareness. Classroom instruction is reinforced through practical exercises, leadership labs, physical readiness training, and a diagnostic Army Fitness Test.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain foundational leadership concepts, personal development factors, and professional expectations related to effective leadership in the Army and ROTC environment.
2. apply introductory critical thinking, communication, resilience, and holistic health and fitness concepts to personal performance and leader development tasks.
3. explain team and squad tactical concepts, including formations, movements, patrolling, battle drills, and antiterrorism awareness.
4. demonstrate professional participation and introductory leadership performance during practical exercises, leadership labs, and physical readiness training activities.

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