MSL 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

(2) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of Student Success Courses (Math and English) if required for admissions to GGC and Freshman or Sophomore status and US Citizenship
Co-requisite: MSL 2020L
The course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). This course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical bass of the army Leadership Requirement Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. The course provide smooth transition into MSL 3010. Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team-building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.