Course Descriptions

Military Science (Army ROTC)

MILS 1010 ..................................................Leadership Discovery I (2)
Prerequisites: Call University of Utah Advisor (801-581-6176)
Acquaints students with leadership, management, and life skills. Strong focus on assessing an individual’s leadership strengths and weaknesses through classroom instruction and hands-on application via a wide variety of activities including rappelling,
land navigation, rifle marksmanship, leadership reaction course, and water survival. Introduces students to the Army culture and lifestyle through basic soldier skills including drill and ceremony and the wearing of the army battle dress uniform. Students
must participate in a one or two hour lab each week which gives hands-on training for the above. Includes a camping trip.

MILS 1020 ..................................................Leadership Discovery II (2)
Prerequisites: Call University of Utah Advisor (801-581-6176)
Continued leadership development and confidence building through practical exercises. Activities include helicopter assault and squad and platoon situational exercises. Includes the use of basic military skills as a vehicle for leader development. Introduces
students to Army customs and traditions. Capstone events include a military exercise with Weber State and BYU. Students are required to participate in a one or two hour lab each week which gives hands-on training for the above.

MILS 1060 ..................................................Military Physical Readiness (1)
Prerequisites: Call University of Utah Advisor (801-581-6176) Must be enrolled
in MILS 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, or 4020.
A concentrated physical training program to prepare students for the rigors of military service and warfare through a systematic physical-conditioning program. Emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular development as well as stamina. May be repeated for credit.

MILS 2010 ..................................................Leadership Challenge I (3)
Prerequisites: Call University of Utah Advisor (801-581-6176)
Development of leadership and management skills through practical exercises, adventure training, and basic military skills. Emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making skills at the team level. Training exercises include land navigation, rappelling, mountaineering, water safety, and rifle marksmanship. Includes camping trip.

MILS 2020 ..................................................Leadership Challenge II (3)
Prerequisites: Call University of Utah Advisor (801-581-6176)
Continued progressive development of leadership and management skills. Implementation of decision-making procedures in a classroom and field environment. Practical application in leadership principles. Provides an assessment of skills learned. Leadership development is evaluated through execution of basic military skills. Exercises include practical field training experience.