Southwest Baptist University Course Catalog 2006-2007

Course Descriptions - Military Science
MIL 1011-2. Introduction to Military Science - 1-2 hours History, organization and mission of the U.S. Army and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), rappelling techniques, basic rifle familiarization, map reading and understanding the role of the U.S. Army in today’s world.

MIL 1021-2. Introduction to Basic Military Skills - 1-2 hours Rifle marksmanship, advanced rappelling techniques, military radio and telephone communications, military leadership and basic military skills.

MIL 1251-5. Leadership Fitness - 1-5 hours Development of individual fitness and acquisition of the skills necessary to lead group fitness training.

MIL 2111-2. Basic Military Skills and Techniques - 1-2 hours Introduction to techniques of survival in various situations and climates, rappelling and pistol marksmanship.

MIL 2121-2. Military Fundamentals Practicum - 1-2 hours The class is designed for the military science students who desire accelerated instruction on rifle marksmanship, rappelling, communications, map reading (to include the compass) and patrolling. The student will be required to wear a military uniform and meet Army appearance standards.

MIL 2251-5. Basic Military Science Practicum - 1-5 hours A 6-week course conducted at Fort Knox, KY. The training is rugged and intensive with emphasis placed on leadership application, practical work and physical conditioning. Training will be conducted six days a week out-of-doors and requires active participation by all students.

MIL 3013. Military Leadership and Operations - 3 hours Introduction to small unit tactics; principles of military leadership, to include theory, responsibilities, techniques and practice; branches of the U.S. Army, oral presentation techniques and practice. One field trip is required. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.

MIL 3023. Military Skills Building - 3 hours Small unit tactics; applied military leadership (builds on knowledge gained in MIL 3013) with special emphasis on the junior leader’s duties and responsibilities. Two field trips are required. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.

MIL/HIS 3153. American Military History - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) American Military History from the colonial period to the present; its relation to the national development in war and peace.

MIL 3255. Advance Military Science Practicum - 3 hours The 6-week course is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. The instruction, training and evaluation focuses on the professional development issues required to become an Army Officer. The primary focus is on evaluating the student’s leadership potential through this mentally and physically demanding camp. The training and evaluation are conducted seven days a week for six weeks and require active participation by all students. The student is placed in leadership positions which require him/her to lead up to 120 fellow students for extended periods of time.

MIL 4113. Military Qualification Skills For the Advanced Cadet - 3 hours Ethics and professionalism of the military officer; Army command staff functions; oral presentation techniques and practice; military leadership at junior officer level; world change and military obligations. One field trip is required. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.

MIL 4123. Transition from Cadet to Lieutenant - 3 hours Military justice system; army supply and logistics procedures and responsibilities; officer management system; obligations and responsibilities of a military officer; military leadership at junior officer level. Two field trips are required. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.

MIL 4961-2. Readings/Research in Military Science - 1-2 hours Planned readings and research on subjects in or related to Military Science. May be repeated for a total of 3 hours. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.