They will earn fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Two hours of classroom instruction and a required two-hour leadership lab each week are offered. Highly encouraged, but optional, participation in one weekend exercise and participation in one-hour sessions of physical fitness also are offered. This course is an introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Practical exercises with upper-division ROTC students are provided.
Students learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development.
Two hours of classroom instruction and a required two-hour leadership lab each week are offered. Highly encouraged, but optional, participation in one weekend exercise and participation in one-hour sessions of physical fitness also are offered. An examination of the role of leadership and management in the context of a small organization element is provided with this course. Topics covered include motivation, handling disruptive influences, counseling skills, leadership styles and group dynamics. Students have an opportunity to identify their own strengths and weaknesses as leaders and managers.