Military Science—Army
Formation and functioning of the American defense establishment and its
relationship with American society, customs and traditions of the Army, aspects
of military physical fitness training, selected topics dealing with current world
affairs, challenges facing the military in the future. Introduces rifle marksmanship,
mountaineering, drill and ceremony and optional field training exercises.
Prerequisite(s): U.S. citizenship
Introduction of basic leadership theory, principles and skills, with emphasis
on effective oral communications. Students present a military skill subject
briefing. Skills taught include rifle marksmanship, small unit communications
and land navigation. Leadership lab focuses on rappelling, tactical formations,
drill and ceremony and optional field training exercises. Prerequisite(s): U.S.
citizenship
Challenging instruction that concentrates on students’ individual weaknesses
and directly applies exercises designed to increase flexibility, muscular
strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Student also develops the ability to
design and lead a fitness program. May be repeated for a total 6 credits. This
course is open to University of Tennessee, Knoxville, ROTC students only.
Practical application of small unit operating techniques and training to
include first aid, evacuating casualties, marksmanship and weapons familiarization,
map reading and land navigation, drill and ceremony, and customs and
traditions. This course is open to University of Tennessee, Knoxville, ROTC
students only. Prerequisite(s): U.S. citizenship and three years remaining to
complete degree
Introduction to Army values, ethics, equal opportunity, and sexual harassment
training; counseling techniques; problem solving; career decision making;
motivating subordinates; developing and leading a physical fitness program; and
military common task training. This course is open to University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, ROTC students only. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 2100; or consent of
instructor
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