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This syllabus is to be used as a guideline only. The information provided is a summary of topics to be covered in the class.
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a previous semester and are subject to change. Please refer to your instructor for the most recent version of the syllabus.

Course Syllabus
Military Science (MSL) 102
Foundations of Adaptive Leadership
Spring Semester, 2024

MSG Weaver, Jamie K.

jkweave3@asu.edu
Office: Social Sciences Building Rm. 330D
(480) 727-9907

Course Location and Meeting Times

Location: Durham Hall Room 203
Class Time: T/TH 0900-1015
Physical Training: M/W/F 0600-0715
Lab: FRI 0900 - 1100

Course Description
MS102 focuses on introduction to the Army and basic Soldier skills. It introduces Cadets to the
Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it
means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic
knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a
complete understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in
the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn to perform basic Soldier skills to
survive in a field environment to support their development as an Army Leader. Included is a
weekly lab facilitated by MS IV Cadets, supervised by ROTC cadre.

Course Design and Format

Students must ensure to thoroughly read and understand the course syllabus, bring any
questions to the attention of the cadre as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the student
to learn to perform the lesson learning objectives. This includes completing any study
assignments, practical exercises, student readings, and participating in training activities.
Students should be encouraged to provide constructive criticism concerning the efficiency and
effectiveness of the training and training materials. This class will be conducted in an interactive
manner. Everyone will be responsible for contributing to the success of the learning
experience. Students will be expected to participate in a professional, respectful, courteous,
and constructive manner. Lectures will be brief and interactive. You will have the opportunity to
work in small group discussions and exercises throughout the course to apply learning and
provide reflection. Time will be given in class to discuss and work on projects and papers. You
are encouraged to work together with the instructor in modifying assignments, suggesting
agenda, and raising questions for discussion

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 Course Map
Lesson 01 Lesson 03 Lesson 05 Lesson 07 Lesson 09 Lesson 11 Lesson 13 Lesson 15 Lesson 17 Lesson 19 Lesson 21 Lesson 23

Course Squad Tactics I Colby Learning Turn the Ship How to Win Learning Styles Blunder Beautiful Souls How to Work You Owe You PAY DAY Flex Day
Overview Basic Styles Around Friends and and Lifelong With and Lead ACTIVITIES
Components Influence Learning People Not like
People You

Lesson 02 Lesson 04 Lesson 06 Lesson 08 Lesson 10 Lesson 12 Lesson 14 Lesson 16 Lesson 18 Lesson 20 Lesson 22 Lesson 24

Introduction to PAY DAY Squad Tactics Squad Tactics Critical PAY DAY Communication Persuasive Introduction to Army Flex Day Flex Day
Battle Drills ACTIVITIES II Basic III Basic Thinking ACTIVITIES Process Argument CSF2 Performance
Movements Patrolling Briefs Triad

Lab 01 Lab 02 Lab 03 Lab 04 Lab 05 Lab 06 Lab 07 Lab 08 Lab 09 Lab 10 Lab 11 Lab 12

Battle Drills I Battle Drills II Squad Tactics - Squad Tactics - Squad Tactics - Squad Tactics - Squad Tactics - Platoon Patrol Base Platoon Tactics Platoon Tactics PCCs / PCI
Attack Attack STX Ambush Recon Recon STX Operations Operations - React to - Raid / CST
Contact Ambush

Include counseling Requirements here (initial, quarterly, and semesterly)

David Marquet - “Turn the Ship Around”

“How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Zachary Shore - “Blunder” (Why smart people make bad decisions)
“Beautiful Souls” - Eyal Press
Colby Learning Styles
How to work with and lead people not like you - Kelly McDonald
You Owe You - Eric Thomas PhD

Leadership Mission Command Human Dimension Professional Competencies

- Proficient in leader attributes - Demonstrate proficiency in - Demonstrate capacity in - Demonstrate proficiency in

and competencies
- Proficient in character,
competence, and commitment
as Trusted Army Professionals
mission command philosophy
- Demonstrate proficiency in
mission command leader and
commander tasks
- Demonstrate proficiency in
mission command staff tasks
- Demonstrate proficiency in
mission command systems
creative - critical thinking Army and Joint doctrine
- Demonstrate proficiency in - Support Army policies,
communications skills programs, and processes
- Demonstrate proficiency in - Technically and tactically
cultural awareness, cross competent
cultural competencies in the
strategic environment of 2025
and beyond
- Pursue Comprehensive
Fitness / Resiliency Skills and
Performance Enhancement
Skills
- Pursue Lifelong learning, self-
assessment, and goal setting

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Important Dates
- 05-11 FEB - Waste Management Open NO CLASS
- 04-07 MAR - FTX Tentative
- 02-10 MAR – Spring Break
- 13 APR – Pat’s Run
- 27-29 APR - End of Year Counseling

Requirements
Readings
Students are responsible for all assigned and/or optional reading assignments. Students are
expected to spend adequate time reading and reflecting on all written materials prior to
class.

Class Participation
Students are expected to participate actively in learning through critical reflection, inquiry,
dialogue, and group interactions. This includes participating in class discussions, sharing
personal perspectives and experiences related to the principles discussed in class or
reading, and working with fellow students to engage in class and lab exercises.

Attendance
Students are responsible for managing their time. The cadre members of the Sun Devil
ROTC program value your time as well as ours, we are also reasonable to assist you to
integrate your other responsibilities to minimize conflicts in schedules. Advanced notice to
allow us to help you resolve these conflicts is key. Listed events such as PT and Labs are
known well in advance and the schedule is provided, failure to meet the prescribed
appointments and class times is grounds for dismissal from the program and forfeiture of
benefits/scholarships. First offense; verbal warning, Second offense; formal counseling,
Third offense; formal counseling, Fourth offense; PMS/ROO review for retention or dismissal

Counseling
Counseling will be performed by cadets within the program and are intended to serve as a
formal tool to help subordinates become better team members, maintain or improve
performance, and prepare for the future.

Army Physical Fitness

Physical Training (PT) is a mandatory requirement in part of MSL101. PT will be EVERY
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 0600-0715 at the Sun Devil Fitness Center (SDFC)
unless otherwise announced. Attendance and participation will be assessed and part of your
grade for MSL101.

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 Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
Throughout the semester there will be two ACFTs, in which you will be assessed on your
ability to perform a 3 repetition max deadlift (hex bar), standing power throw, pushups, sprint
drag carry, plank, and conduct a 2-mile run. Each ACFT is contributive toward your overall
grade in MSL101.

Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)

There are two scheduled dates a semester to check your height & weight. This is to ensure
you are in compliance with the Army standards prescribed in Army Regulation 600-9, to
better prepare you as leaders in the U.S. Army. Both scheduled dates will be evaluated in
MSL102 (for contracted cadets only).

Evaluation and Grading

EVENT POINTS COMMENTS

Class Attendance / Participation 200 The total number of classes and events that
take place throughout the semester will be
divided by the number you are present for

Off-Campus Lab (OCL) 200 The total number of classes and events that
Attendance take place throughout the semester will be
divided by the number you are present for

PT Attendance 200 The total number of classes and events that

take place throughout the semester will be
divided by the number you are present for

Volunteer Hours 100 The total number of volunteer hours (20

hours x 5) throughout the semester

Counselings 100 Info

Army Combat Fitness Test 200 Average score of the 2 ACFT tests
administered throughout the course divided
by 2

Overall Total 1000 End of Semester. Any make up

assignments

NOTE: Contracted Cadets are required to participate in all ROTC activities. Students auditing
this class or not yet contracted are encouraged but not required to participate in ROTC activities
in and outside the classroom.

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Grading Scale:

1000 Point Grade Scale

1000 - 970 A+ 4.33

969 - 930 A 4.00
929 - 900 A- 3.67
899 - 870 B+ 3.33
869 - 830 B 3.00
829 - 800 B- 2.67
799 - 770 C+ 2.33
769 - 730 C 2.00
729 - 700 C- 1.67
699 - 600 D+, D, D- 0.00
599 or less Did not pass

Syllabus Disclaimer
The instructor views the course syllabus as an educational contract between the instructor and
students. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility
exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. The instructor reserves
the right to make changes to the syllabus as deemed necessary. Students will be notified in a
timely manner of any syllabus changes via email or the course Announcements. Please
remember to check your ASU email and the course Announcements often.

Character Development
NOTE: Throughout the year, your individual performance will be evaluated against required
course end states and developmental outcomes. This evaluation is the PMSs’ assessment of
your performance against the Army Leadership Requirements Model (ALRM).

Each Cadet is responsible and expected to attain (know and do) the respective requirements for
each MSL Level. The tasks are grouped into the ALRM Attributes and Competencies.

Religious Accommodations
The Army places a high value on the rights of its Soldiers to observe tenets of their respective
religions or to observe no religion at all.

The Army will approve requests for accommodation of religious practices unless
accommodation will have an adverse impact on unit readiness, individual readiness, unit
cohesion, morale, good order, discipline, safety, and/or health.

Requests for religious accommodations generally fall into five major areas:

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 - Worship practices
- Dietary practices
- Medical practices
- Wear and appearance of the uniform
- Grooming practices

For more information, please refer to AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, 6 November 2014,
Chapter 5, paragraph 5-6.

On-line Conduct
As members of the Army Team, our individual actions and interactions, on and off duty, online
and offline reflect on the Army and our values. Every Soldier and Army Civilian is responsible to
uphold the Army standards and values; applying all aspects into our lives. This includes our
online conduct when communicating with any form of electronic media.

Any type of online misconduct such as harassment, bullying, hazing, stalking, discrimination, or
retaliation that undermines the dignity and respect of another individual, is not consistent with
Army Values, will NOT be condoned and subject to criminal, disciplinary, and/or administrative
action.

It is every individuals’ (Soldier, Army Civilian, contractor, and Family member) duty to
understand the laws and regulations pertaining to Online Conduct. It is every leader’s
responsibility to enforce those laws and regulations pertaining to Online Conduct.
For more information please refer to ALARACT_058_2018_Online Conduct, AR 600-20, Army
Command Policy, para 1-4, 4-19, Chapter 7, and AR 600-100.

Inappropriate Relationships
Per Army Directive 2016-17 (Protecting Against Prohibited Relations During Recruiting and
Entry-Level Training and IAW Department of Defense Instructions DODI) 1304.33 (Protecting
Against Inappropriate Relations During Recruiting and Entry Level Training).

The Army and all Army personnel (including any Army military, civilian, or contractor personnel)
will treat each prospect, applicant, recruit, and trainee with dignity and respect as they pursue
their aspiration of serving in the military. Army policy prohibits inappropriate relations between
recruiters and prospects, applicants, and/or recruits and between trainers and entry-level
training and trainees. At a minimum and as required, the prospect, applicant, recruit, trainee,
recruiter, or trainer will complete the following administrative actions. Commanders may add
requirements to this list.

(1) Trainers providing entry-level training will sign a DD Form 2982 that acknowledges their
understanding of the prohibitions listed in paragraph 5d and their responsibilities
regarding the policies to avoid the inappropriate behaviors and relations outlined in this
directive. The DD Form 2982 will be recertified annually. The form will be locally filed
and kept for 1 year after the trainer has left the unit.

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 (2) At the onset of the first training session, trainers will brief trainees on the policies on this
directive and provide information that trainees can use to contact someone in leadership
if they wish to report any issue related to a trainer’s inappropriate conduct.
(3) Trainees will sign a DD Form 2983 to acknowledge their understanding and
responsibilities as outlined in this directive no later than the first day of entry-level
training. The DD Form 2983 will be locally filed and kept until 6 months after the trainee
has left the unit.

NOTE: See ROTC Blackboard BOLC A Curriculum and Course Materials (Protecting Against
Inappropriate Relations) for Army Directive 2016-17 and DoDI 1304.33 and Policy Letter
Materials

Uniforms and Appearances

The Army Uniform is an outward sign that you meet the high standards required of an American
Soldier.
- The Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform (OCPs) is the basic uniform for all
classroom instruction
- Students who do not own military uniforms will wear a black polo and khaki dress pants
to each MIS101 class unless instructed otherwise
- The Army Service Uniform (ASU, class B’s) is your official dress uniform
- The Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) is the prescribed uniform for physical
readiness training.
Worn uniforms must be in accordance with AR 670-1 and CCR 670-1. If you have any
extenuating circumstances that may impede you from being able to wear the correct uniform,
ensure you brief one of your instructors on why you cannot wear one of the prescribed uniforms
and what you will propose to wear instead.

Cadets receive field gear as needed to use during the semester. SMP cadets do not receive as
much of the equipment, as your home unit issue is used. The supply tech on case-by-case
basis, handles any shortcomings. Cadets will inform their instructors of any supply related
issues.

Special Needs

The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires universities to provide a “reasonable
accommodation” to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have
a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment,
please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience.

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Student Support Services

Canvas Support:
Technical Support Contact Information
For technical assistance 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m., daily, please contact the University Technology
Office Help Desk:
Email: helpdesk@asu.edu
Phone: 1-855-278-5080 or 480-965-6500
For information on systems outages see the ASU systems status calendar:
http://systemstatus.asu.edu/status/calendar.asp

Student Health and Wellness Center – provides non-emergency medical health care to all ASU
students regardless of insurance status. Most visits with a physician or nurse practitioner are
free of charge, but fees will be incurred for x-rays, lab results, etc., www.asu.edu/health/

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