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| MILITARY SCIENCE (MLSC) | |
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The U.S. Army Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered to Lycoming College
students in cooperation with Bucknell University. The introductory
courses are taught on Lycoming's campus and the program provides
transportation to Bucknell University for the advanced courses.
Details of the ROTC program can be found on page
41.
The following courses may be used to
fulfill one semester of the Physical Activities Distribution
Requirement: 011, 021, 031 or 041. 011 INTRODUCTION TO ROTC The course is designed to acquaint
the student with the ROTC program and with the Army as a potential
employer after graduation. Students will learn about the Army’s
history, organization, equipment, and role in the nation. Students
will also learn some fundamental military skills, customs, and
traditions. No credit. 012 INDIVIDUAL MILITARY SKILLS The course expands upon the skills
learned in the previous semester. Several classes will be held at
the rifle range to develop marksmanship skills. There will also be
training in radio communication and first aid skills. No credit. 021 LAND NAVIGATION Students will learn how to use
military topographic maps and reference systems. The course includes
theory and practical exercises in navigating using compass, map
terrain association. There will also be some instruction and
practice in military writing and briefing skills. No credit. 022 LEADERSHIP THEORY The focus is on leading a small group
of individuals. The course examines the role of the leader, military
leadership concept, personal character, decision-making,
implementing decisions, motivation and supervision. The course also
includes instruction and practice on conducting performance-oriented
training. No credit. 031 APPLIED LEADERSHIP The student serves as a small unit
leader in the ROTC organization. Student leadership is evaluated and
developed. The student has some responsibilities to care for and
train younger cadets. Instruction on small (infantry) unit tactics
is used as a vehicle to provide students a variety of leadership
challenges. No credit. 032 SMALL UNIT TACTICS The course requires planning and
practicing tactical operations at small unit level. Students
continue to apply/develop leadership skills in increasingly complex
situations. Topics include preparation of orders, offense, defense,
reconnaissance, patrolling, fire support, and airmobile operations.
No credit. 041 MENTORING AND MANAGING The student serves as a cadet officer
in the ROTC organization and plans and organizes several major
training activities. Course work includes delegating and
con-trolling, setting objectives, making leadership assessments,
counseling, supervising, and evaluating. No credit. 042 PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS The student serves in a different
leadership position and continues to develop and apply the skills
learned in the previous semester. The course also examines military
officership as a profession and the ethical behavior expected of an
officer. The course also serves to prepare the student for an
initial assignment as an Army lieutenant. No credit. |
