MS 4405 Mission Command and the Army Profession I
This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations. The student will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Students also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, the decision making processes and host nation support. The course places significant emphasis on preparing students for the Basic Officer Leader Course and first unit of assignment. It uses mission command case studies and scenarios to prepare the student to face the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Army.
Prerequisite
MS 3405 AND
MS 3415 OR Permission of the professor of Military Science
Notes
In addition to the prerequisite courses, students who enroll in this course must have signed a contract as an Army cadet and completed the Cadet Leader Course.