There will be a term paper, oral class presentation and midterm and final exams. The objective of the course is to develop proficiency in a critical military skill. The student will learn to use a military map and lensatic compass to navigate over unfamiliar terrain. The course will emphasize map reading skills and terrain association techniques and will include two outdoor practical exercises. Specific topics include terrain features, the military grid reference system, determining and plotting azimuths, measuring route and straight line distances, methods of intersection and resection, and the use of polar coordinates.
Student evaluation is based upon quizzes, practical exercises and examinations.
The 90 minute laboratory is required for all Advanced Course cadets and scholarship students. Advanced Course cadets attend leadership lab every week. MS IV cadets occupy positions of responsibility in the Cadet Battalion and plan, coordinate, and conduct cadet training and activities under faculty guidance. MS III laboratories focus on developing basic military tactical skills in preparation for summer Advanced Camp. Laboratories for MS I and II cadets may be grouped together to form single, longer periods of instruction on one or two evenings or weekends during the term.