Course Description
Training for advanced leadership techniques that will supplement the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for commissioning a new second lieutenant and establishing a sound foundation for a career as a commissioned officer.
Athena Title
DIRECTED STUDY II
Prerequisite
MILS 4010 and MILS 4020 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The desired endstate is a more advanced study of leadership that, once applied, will greatly enhance the readiness of a newly commissioned lieutenant to assume the leadership role of an officer in the United States Army.
Topical Outline
This course will emphasize verbal communications skills and an advance understanding of theoretical concepts and leadership models. Success in this course is predicated upon completing the assigned readings prior to sessions and being prepared to engage in knowledgeable discussion about the course material. Research paper required.