MS 109 - Introduction to the Army

Credit Hours: 1

MS 109 focuses on Introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. Cadets receive an introduction to the Army Profession and examine what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army, committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model (LRM) while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also begin learning map reading and land navigation, and have initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and team building. Cadets will participate in weekly physical readiness training (PRT) sessions planned and conducted by MS IV cadets and cadre. Cadets will attend one field training exercise during the semester where they will focus on the practical application of the skills learned in the course. No lab is associated with this course.