It focuses on gaining an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of junior leaders. Classroom instruction is supplemented with practical exercises. Open to all students without obligation. A unique approach to leadership management is employed through management simulation, advanced techniques in problem analysis, sound decision making, planning and organizing, delegation, control and interpersonal skills. Advanced squad tactics are emphasized, primarily through hands-on instruction.
Instruction is supplemented with practical exercises.
The purpose of Leadership Laboratory is to give the cadets practical experience to help them develop control, discipline and team work. This provides them with the ability to plan, learn, instruct and practice military skills such as drill and ceremonies, marksmanship and communications. Students in the Basic Course are organized into platoons under the command of Advanced Course seniors and attend Leadership Laboratory once a week. Senior cadets exercise control and responsibility for basic course training and perform duties and functions of officers incident to cadet battalion training and logistics. Cadets who will attend ROTC summer advanced camp are provided with comprehensive military and leadership skills, training under cadre instruction, coaching and control.