The FLRC presents cadets with a mission to complete within a specified time limit. Each mission presents a difficult physical obstacle which must be overcome using only the materials provided and the cadets' ingenuity. The cadet leader must quickly evaluate the situation, develop a plan, issue directions to fellow team members, supervise the execution of the plan, and revise the plan as needed. For example, a squad might be required to transport a wounded soldier across a water obstacle using a rope bridge and certain provided materials.
Cadets rotate as the team leader in tackling the problem at hand.
CNU Army ROTC uses the course to develop and evaluate the leadership potential of each cadet. Performance feedback on such leadership dimensions as problem assessment, decisiveness, delegation, supervision, and problem solving abilities is given to each cadet leader to serve as the basis for future self-development efforts.