MSL-402: Transition to Officer

The course continues the methodology from MSL 401. Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law as related to leading as an officer in the United States Army. Prepare for future as a successful Army Lieutenant. Course includes a Leadership Laboratory where students have leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of various training and activities with basic course students and for the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions. Course also requires participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness each week and participation in one weekend training exercise. Additional weekend exercises may be offered for optional participation. Prerequisite: MSL 401 or permission of the Military Science and Leadership Program Coordinator.