2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MS 498 Directed Study in Military Science 1-3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual directed study on a selected military science topic.

MS 495 Special Topics in Military Science 3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of a significant topic in military science. The requirements of this course may be met through seminars, lectures, participation in outdoor activities or readings.

MS 459 Team Development 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Co-requisites: Contracted cadets must participate in Leadership Laboratory.
• Prerequisites: MS 439, junior standing and/or department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students prepare for and participate in a seminar that focuses on the role of the Army officer in areas such as military law, professional ethics and the obligations and responsibilities of the commissioned officer and organizational leader.

MS 439 Leadership 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall
• Co-requisites: Contracted cadets must participate in Leadership Laboratory.
• Prerequisites: MS 339 and MS 359, junior standing and/or department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of an appreciation for command and staff organization and functions. Stresses processes for arriving at sound and timely decisions and the translation of decisions into plans and orders. Develops skills in long-range planning, coordination of diverse groups and activities, written communication and briefing techniques.

MS 359 Applied Leadership Training 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Co-requisites: Contracted cadets must participate in Leadership Laboratory.
• Prerequisites: MS 339 and/or department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Duties and responsibilities of a junior officer, with emphasis on the leader’s role in planning, directing, coordinating individual and team training, and in motivating subordinates through human relations and counseling skills. Covers the principles of command, control and leadership techniques. Military skills are taught in preparation for Advanced Camp.

MS 339 Advanced Leadership Training 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall
• Co-requisites: Contracted cadets must participate in Leadership Laboratory.
• Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Course of Instruction or the equivalent and/or department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the techniques of junior officer leadership. Examines leadership skills such as counseling, coordination, communication and delegation of authority. The science of command and control through personal leadership is practiced. Military skills are taught in preparation for Advanced Camp.

MS 290 American Military History 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of American military operations from the Colonial period to the present global war on terrorism. Emphasis is on battle history, significant personalities and technological advances an developments in Western warfare.

MS 280 Battle Analysis 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A self directed course designed to introduce the student to military history and the battle analysis methodology as a tool for studying problems in military history and drawing appropriate lessons from the analysis. Students will use the textbook FM 100-5 Operations supplemented with additional handouts: Fundamental concepts in the language of the Military Profession, The Relevance of Kasserine, Bring back the Principles of War and The Basic Battle Analysis Methodology Study Guide. Students will meet with instructor weekly.

MS 279 Army Leadership Analysis 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A self directed course designed to introduce the student to the influence selected members of American military history have had on the professional development of the American military and America in general. Using the Army FM 6-22 and Army Leadership, students will research and analyze the leadership and contributions to the profession of arms of an historical figure. Students will meet with instructor weekly and prepare a written analysis and oral presentation of not less than 20 minutes.

MS 270 Special Topics/Army PFT 2 cr.  (1-0-4)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This primarily physical class entails training for and competing in the Cadet Command Ranger Challenge. Students conduct classes and physical training in order to prepare for nine events – Army Physical Fitness Test, day and night land navigation, obstacle course, 1-rope bridge crossing; weapons assembly/disassembly, HMMWV pull, room clearance and 10K road march. Students will spend approximately five hours/week in one hour of discussion and four hours of lab.