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Monday/Wednesday/Fridays 6-7 a.m.

The Spartan Battalion prioritizes physical fitness, recognizing it as a key trait for effective Army officers. To optimize the health, strength, and ACFT scores of our cadets, we conduct physical training three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). These workouts are carefully designed to help cadets excel in the Army Combat Fitness Test while also building the functional strength and mobility needed for success in their future careers as officers.

Semester: 12 weeks
Class length and frequency: 120 minutes, one session per week
Credit hours: 2 credit hours

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The MS I End state:

The MS I course develops cadets who understand the basic structure of the U.S. Army, its customs, and courtesies. Cadets learn to embrace the Army's values-based culture and adopt the scholar-athlete-warrior ethos. They gain an understanding of their individual roles and responsibilities in supporting team efforts, while honing both oral and written communication skills. The course emphasizes resilience and fosters a commitment to continuous learning. Additionally, cadets acquire foundational skills in fieldcraft and squad-level.

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MS101: Leadership and Personal Development.
MS101 introduces cadets to the Army and essential Soldier skills, immersing cadets in the profession of arms. Cadets will explore the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The course focuses on building a foundational understanding of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while offering an in-depth look at the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose, and the benefits it offers to students. In addition, cadets begin learning map reading and land navigation. Students will also participate in initial classes on fieldcraft, first aid, and individual/team movement techniques, with weekly labs led by MS III cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre.

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MS102: Foundations of Leadership
MS102 introduces cadets to the personal challenges and skills essential for effective leadership. Cadets will focus on developing key life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. The course emphasizes the fundamentals of the communication process and highlights the importance for leaders to master these skills to communicate effectively within the Army. Additionally, cadets begin learning the basics of squad-level tactics, which will be reinforced through weekly labs facilitated by MS III cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre.

Semester: 12 weeks
Class length and frequency: 120 minutes, two sessions per week
Credit hours: 2 credit hours

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MS II End state:
The MS II course produces a cadet grounded in foundational leadership doctrine and skills by following and leading small units to achieve assigned missions; who comprehends critical thinking and problem solving using TLPs; who comprehends the value of diversity and understands the officer’s role in leading change; and understands the fundamentals of the Army as a profession.Ìý

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MS201: Leadership and Ethics
MS201 focuses on leadership and decision-making, deepening cadets' understanding of various leadership styles. Cadets will analyze the leadership of prominent figures and conduct self-assessments to better understand their own leadership approach. The course explores the Army Profession, emphasizing the core values, ethics, and their application in real-world situations that cadets may face as leaders. Additionally, cadets will learn the connection between Army values, ethics, the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), and the philosophy of military service. To reinforce these concepts, cadets will apply their knowledge in hands-on, performance-oriented environments during weekly labs, facilitated by MS III cadets and supervised by MS IVs and cadre.

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MS202: Army Doctrine and Decision Making
MS202 focuses on Army doctrine and team development, equipping cadets with essential leadership tools. The course begins with analytical techniques, creative thinking skills, and the Army's problem-solving process, all tailored to the decision-making challenges faced by leaders. Through lessons on Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) and Operations Orders (OPORD), cadets will gain a thorough understanding of Army doctrine and symbology. Squad tactics are explored in depth, covering Unified Land Operations, Offensive Operations, and Defensive Operations. To reinforce these concepts, cadets will apply their knowledge in real-world, performance-based scenarios during weekly labs, facilitated by MS III cadets and supervised by cadre.

Advanced Camp (AC) is the capstone, 37-day training event designed to assess a cadet's ability to demonstrate proficiency in Basic Officer Leadership Course-A tasks and leadership abilities. Approximately 7,100 cadets are evaluated on their ability to lead at the squad and platoon levels, both in garrison and tactical environments. Cadets are mentally and physically tested during a consequence-driven field training exercise that replicates a combat training center rotation. Successful completion of AC is a prerequisite requirement for commissioning.