1013 Fundamentals of Leadership. Provides an overview of leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, effective oral and written communication, and providing direction through effective counseling. Students will study the seven army values, ethical decision making, and apply what they have learned using pre-determined case studies. Students will explore the dimensions of leadership attributes, skills, and actions through practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Students will develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. (Su)
1112 Fundamentals of Leadership and Management. Organization of the Army and ROTC, emphasizing the University of Oklahoma ROTC program. Career opportunities for ROTC graduates. Historical growth and development of the army, stressing the magnitude of management implications. The significance of military courtesy, discipline and customs. Development of leadership ability through practical exercises in rappelling, rifle/pistol marksmanship and wilderness skills. Laboratory (F)
1212 Intermediate Techniques of Leadership and Management. Develops knowledge, understanding and skills in leadership, management, U.S. defense establishment, marksmanship and mountaineering techniques. Instruction focuses on leadership and management theory in the areas of human behavior and interpersonal communications. Laboratory (Sp)
1223 Techniques of Leadership and Management - Compression. This class combines course content of 1212 and 2414. Develops knowledge, understanding and skills in leadership, management, U.S. military organization, customs and courtesies, U.S. defense establishment as it relates to national power, along with marksmanship and mountaineering techniques. Instruction focuses on leadership and management theory in the areas of decision making and human behavior. Laboratory (F, Sp)
2223 Applied Leadership and Management. Prerequisite: 1112 and 1212 or 1223. Develops knowledge, understanding and skill in leadership and management techniques. Instruction focuses on how the leader functions in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating organizational effectiveness. Additionally, instruction is given in land navigation and military drill and ceremonies. Laboratory (Sp)
2313 Applied Management Simulations. Prerequisite: one semester of Military Science or permission of the Professor of Military Science. Realistic simulation exercises which have been designed to illustrate particular management skills are utilized to teach management concepts. The program consists of the following management concepts: management problem analysis and decision making; management planning and organizing; management delegation and control; interpersonal skills required for effective management. Laboratory (F)
2413 Dynamics of the Military Team. Prerequisite: 2313. Develops knowledge, understanding and skill in land navigation, drill and ceremony, weapon maintenance and leadership. Instruction focuses on applying leadership and management theory to the area of organization effectiveness and developing unit morale. Additionally, the student will learn how to navigate using a map and how to conduct drill and ceremony. Laboratory (Sp)
2512 Basic Leadership Laboratory. Consists of Basic Camp at Fort Knox, KY for six weeks. Combines content of 1112, 1212, 1223, 2223, 2313, and 2413. Laboratory (Su)
2610 Introduction to Military History. 1 to 3 hours. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Exposure to the tenets of military history study. Students will attend four class meetings to grasp the fundamental precepts and will prepare a paper on each book assigned. Field trip to one of the nearby battlefields will be included. (F, Sp)
3113 Land Navigation and Tactics. Prerequisite: advanced standing in military science. Application of basic principles including marginal information; map symbols; military grid reference systems, map orientation; resection and intersection; use of compass; aerial photograph familiarization mission, organization and composition of basic military teams, principles of offensive and defensive combat stressing firepower, movement and communication, introduction to troop leading procedures. Laboratory (Sp)
3213 Leadership and Management. Prerequisite: advanced standing in military science. Theory, methods and principles for understanding leadership and behavior in groups; effects of attraction; effectiveness, orientation, ability and persuasiveness, transfer and development of leadership potential, control and coerciveness, status and esteem. Analysis of the leader's role in directing and coordinating the efforts of individuals and small units in the execution of offensive and defensive tactical missions, to include communication systems, internal defense/development and the military team; intelligence gathering, and the role of the various branches of the Army. Laboratory (F)
3313 Advanced Leadership Laboratory. Prerequisite: 3213. Consists of Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, WA for five weeks. Students are evaluated on their knowledge and implementation of Army leadership principles and skills, Army field craft, and garrison operations. Practical, hands-on application of material taught in 3113 and 3213. Laboratory (Su)
3610 Historical Military Leadership. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 2610 or permission of department chair. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Students will examine the personalities of selected military leaders through several sources. The studies will encompass the early career and continue to the culmination. Field trip to one of the nearby battlefields will be included. (F, Sp)
4113 Military Administration and Management. Prerequisite: 3113 and 3213. Develops knowledge, understanding and skills in the role of the United States Army, the Army Reserve, the National Guard, the organization, management and ethics of the U.S. Army Officer Corps, the functions and relationships of a commander and his staff and the preparation of administrative correspondence. Laboratory (F)
4213 Seminar in Leadership and Management. Prerequisite: advanced standing in military science. Analysis of selected leadership and management problems involved in staff organization and function, and military justice. Application of leadership principles, stressing responsibilities of the leader, and affording experience through practical exercises. Obligations and responsibilities of an officer on active duty; chain of command; and officer-enlisted relationships. Laboratory (Sp)
4222 Senior Seminar in Advanced Leadership. Prerequisite: 4212. Deals with the analysis and case studies of the great military leaders—primarily of the modern era, such as Frederick the Great, Napoleon, Ulysses S. Grant, etc. who have exercised outstanding leadership in combat. Focuses on leadership and application of the principles of war at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. Laboratory (Sp)
4510 Seminar in Military Leadership. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of department. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Students will learn various theories of leadership and organizational culture and gain practical experience in the application of those theories within a peer leadership setting. Additionally, the course may include elements of military history, social theory, ethics, and military law. (Irreg.)
4543 The American Military Experience. Prerequisite: 3113, 3213. Develops knowledge, understanding and a sense of historical-mindedness in future Army officers. Instruction focuses on the need to apply the lessons of history in the examination and treatment of contemporary military problems with which the Army is confronted A mandatory staff ride to one of several Oklahoma battlefields is included. (Sp)
4610 Comparative Military History. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 3610 or permission of department chair. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Students will examine events leading to national and world crisis. Focus points will be socio-economic as well as goals and personalities of political and military leaders. (F, Sp)
Updated: July 1, 2008