Course Description
This course focuses on an introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. It introduces students to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a complete understanding of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Students also learn to perform basic Soldier skills to survive in a field environment to support their development as an Army leader. Included is a weekly lab facilitated by MS III Cadets, supervised by MS IV's and Cadre.
Prerequisite(s)
Approval from the Registrar's Office and enrollment in an Army ROTC program.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the US Army Mission, Chain of Command, Army Command Structure, Organization of the US Army, and Types of Army Units.
- Apply basic knowledge of US Military Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions.
- Demonstrate map reading and Basic Land Navigation techniques.
- Develop confidence, awareness, initiative, and the ability to analyze complex multi-facet problems by using critical thinking to resolve real-life issues.
- Demonstrate basic fundamentals of first aid terminology and techniques in rendering treatment for injured Soldiers from training or battlefield areas.
- Demonstrate the attributes, values, and characteristics of the Army profession and leader.
Topical Outline
- The US Army Mission, Chain of Command, Structure, and Types of Units
- US Military Customs & Courtesies
- Basic Map Reading
- Basic Land Navigation
- Basic First Aid
- Fieldcraft-Preventive Medicine
- The Army Profession, Characteristics, and Roles
- Seven Army Values and Warrior Ethos
- Introduction to Army Leadership
- Individual Movement Techniques (IMT) and Team Formations/Movement