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Military Science
  • HPER-E 130 Army Physical Fitness (2 cr.) Students will learn sound work out techniques and knowledge that will enable them to lead a healthy lifestyle.
  • HPER-E 230 Advanced Army Physical Fitness (2 cr.) Open to all students at IUPUI who are physically able to participate in a fitness class, regardless of whether they are in another military science class. The course emphasizes the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life. Basic Course and Advanced Course cadets attend sessions for no credit without formally enrolling, in accordance with the Professor of Military Science's Physical Fitness Memorandum. If cadets desire credit for this course, they must formally enroll and pay for the course.
  • MIL-G 101 Leadership and Personal Development (1 cr.) Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership.  Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal-setting, time management, physical fitness and stress management relate to leadership, officership and the Army profession.  The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leader attributes and core leader competencies while gaining a big picture understanding of ROTC, its purpose in the Army and its advantages for the student.
  • MIL-G 102 Foundations in Leadership (1 cr.) This course provides an overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills and actions in the context of practical, hands-on and interactive exercises. Leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are optional, but available to those looking for more out of their college experience.
  • MIL-G 120 Leadership Lab I (1 cr.) Must be enrolled in an Army ROTC class. Different roles assigned based on level in the program. Learn and practice basic soldiering skills. Build self-confidence, team building and leadership skills that can be applied throughout life. Course meets on most Fridays throughout the semester. Students desiring credit for this course must formally enroll and pay for the course.
  • MIL-G 121 Leadership Lab II (1 cr.) Must be enrolled in an Army ROTC class. Different roles assigned based on level in the program. Learn and practice basic soldiering skills. Build self-confidence, team building and leadership skills that can be applied throughout life. Course meets on most Fridays throughout the semester. Students desiring credit for this course must formally enroll and pay for the course.
  • MIL-G 201 Innovative Tactical Leadership (2 cr.) This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercise. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises. Leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are optional, but available to those looking for more out of their college experience.
  • MIL-G 202 Leadership in Changing Environments (2 cr.) This course examines the challenges of leading in complex contemporary operational environments. Dimensions of the cross-cultural challenges of leadership in a constantly changing world are highlighted and applied to practical Army leadership tasks and situations. Leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are optional, but available to those looking for more out of their college experience.
  • MIL-G 301 Adaptive Team Leadership (3 cr.) This course challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with the demands of the ROTC Leader Development Assessment Course. Challenging scenarios related to small-unit tactical operations are used to develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership abilities. Periodic weekend and Friday leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are mandatory course requirements.
  • MIL-G 302 Leadership Under Fire (3 cr.) This course uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading small units. Skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members when "under fire" are explored, evaluated, and developed. Aspects of military operations are reviewed as means of preparing for the ROTC Leader Development Assessment Course. Periodic weekend and Friday leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are mandatory course requirements.
  • MIL-G 303 Adaptive Team Leadership (3 cr.) This course challenges cadets to study, practice and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations.  Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions.  Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities.
  • MIL-G 401 Developing Adaptive Leaders (3 cr.) This course develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing leadership performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets are given situational opportunities to assess risk, make ethical decisions, and provide coaching to fellow ROTC cadets. Periodic weekend and Friday leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are mandatory course requirements.
  • MIL-G 402 Leadership in a Complex World (3 cr.) This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations. Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support are examined and evaluated. Periodic weekend and Friday leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are mandatory course requirements.
  • MIL-G 403 Developing Adaptive Leaders (3 cr.) This course transitions the focus of student learning from being trained, mentored and evaluated as an MSL III Cadet, to learning how to train, mentor and evaluate underclass cadets.  MSL IV Cadets will learn the duties and responsibilities of an Army staff officer and apply the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), the Army Writing Style and the Army's Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings to plan, execute and assess battalion training events.  Cadets will learn how to safely conduct this training by understanding and employing the Composite Risk Management Process.  MSL IV Cadets will learn how to use the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to reduce and manage stress.
  • MIL-G 404 Leadership in a Complex World (3 cr.) This course explores the dynamics of leading soldiers in Full Spectrum Operations in the Operating Environment (OE).  Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, principles of war and rules of engagement in the face of terrorism.  They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support and explore counterinsurgency operations.  Cadets will learn what support services are available to assist soldiers and their families in times of need, such as:  Red Cross, CFC, AER, etc.  MSL IV's will develop and present a battle analysis and participate in a staff ride at an historic military site.