Special Topics, Pre-Commissioning Military History Military Science 375.001 Fall 2016

1. Contact information:

Name: Captain Brian W. Tanner Email: [email protected] Phone: 936-468-4295 Office: Military Science Bldg, Rm 110 Hours: M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Department: Military Science Class: Military Science Bldg, Rm 101; Tuesday 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

2. Course Description:

The Pre-Commissioning Military History course covers military history from early colonial warfare in the eighteenth century to the global war on terrorism in the twenty-first century. The purpose of this course is to lead Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets to understanding the role military officers have played in the development of our country.

Completion of this block of instruction is a prerequisite for commissioning as a Lieutenant in the United States Army.

3. Program Learning Objectives:

This is a general pre-commissioning department of the Army requirement and no specific program learning outcomes are addressed in the course.

4. General Education Core Curriculum Objectives:

The course objectives are to improve student understanding of the evolution of war, the evolution of professionalism in the American military, and the place of the American military in society.

5. Student Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to integrate the basic knowledge of military history into your education as a future officer.

You will also be able to do the following:

a) Identify how the American profession of arms developed from a “dual military tradition” reflecting the often-ambiguous relationship between American ideals and interests.

b) Evaluate military leadership at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war.

c) Identify how the (extended) Industrial Revolution transformed the ways in which the United States and other societies organized armed violence to pursue their interests. d) Recognize the enduring tension between the Army’s professional conception of itself as a warfighting organization and its routine deployment for the expansion of American frontiers, ideals, and institutions.

6. Methods of Instruction

The course is composed of 46 modules, including 43 lessons and 2 exams, which must be taken in the order presented.

Each lesson will include required readings, which must be completed prior to your scheduled class. The readings will provide the foundational knowledge for the lesson, and an Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) piece done in class, which will expand on the content covered in the readings. In addition, you will be required to participate in discussion boards for each lesson.

To allow you to synthesize what you have learned throughout the course, you will also be responsible for completing writing assignments in accordance with detailed instructions and guidelines.

To test the knowledge gained throughout the course, you will take a midterm and final exam, which will include an oral presentation and written assignment.

7. Technical Support

Army ROTC Blackboard Administrator Willie Gee ([email protected]) (502) 624-0116 DSN 464-0116 Duty Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800 - 1700 Eastern Standard Time

8. Text and Materials:

The following texts are required for this course:

Stewart, Richard W., American Military History Volume I and II (CMH 30-21 and 30-22). 2nd ed. Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History, 2009.

The American Military History Volume I and II texts will be available electronically on the ROTC Blackboard.

9. Course Reader

Some lessons will include required reading assignments that are not part of the required texts listed above. These required readings are provided in the Course Reader. The Course Reader is located on the ROTC Blackboard.

Lessons that have required readings from the Course Reader will also include the associated reading in electronic format within the IMI. This file can be accessed from the Resources menu of the IMI lesson. 10. Computer Requirements

You must ensure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements in order to properly view the IMI portion of the course.

Hardware Requirements: o CPU – Pentium IV or equivalent, 1.5 GHz or higher speed o 512 MB RAM (minimum 50 MB available)

Graphics/Media standards: o Must support a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA).

Operating Systems: o Windows 7 o Windows XP o Windows Vista

Regardless of which operating system is used, it should include the latest service packs and security patches available.

Media Players/Plug-Ins: o Adobe Acrobat Reader v10.1.1 o Macromedia Flash Player v11

Internet web browser: o Microsoft Internet Explorer, v7.x and above o The default browser should include the following security configuration:  Download signed ActiveX controls – “enabled”  Download unsigned ActiveX controls – “disabled”  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins – “enabled”  Allow cookies – “enabled”  Allow per-session cookies – “enabled”  Active scripting – “enabled”  Scripting of Java applets – “enabled”

11. Course Requirements:

Participation: Participation will count for 10 percent of the overall course grade. Scoring will be determined based on your involvement and contributions to discussion board assignments.

Writing assignment: The writing assignment will count for 20 percent of the overall course grade. You will be graded on your ability to follow assignment requirements, communicate and write at the appropriate academic level, and use the English language proficiently. Detailed instructions will be provided when the writing assignment is posted on the ROTC Blackboard.

Exams: You will be tested on content from the first half of the semester and be required to do an oral presentation in the midterm exam. The midterm exam will count for 30 percent of the overall course grade. You will be tested on content for the entire course in the final exam and be required to give an oral presentation and a written paper. The final exam will count for 30 percent of the overall course grade.

12. ROTC Blackboard

All course materials and assignments will be posted to the ROTC Blackboard. You are responsible for regularly checking Blackboard for any new messages and assignments.

Accessing the ROTC Blackboard You can go directly to the ROTC Blackboard using the following link: https://rotc.blackboard.com

13. Discussion Board Participation

A minimum of one discussion question per lesson will be posted to the ROTC Blackboard each week. These questions will pertain to the lessons being reviewed that week and are the basis for your participation grade for the course.

Instructions for posting to the discussion forum: o You must answer at least one discussion question for each lesson, each week. o You must also respond to at least one post made by a fellow student for each lesson. You may, however, respond to more than one student, as it will greatly add to the discussions. o If you use references, such as your text or a journal article, you must cite references in the body of your discussion and show your reference directly after the discussion text. o You must use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. o Do not use attachments when posting. o Only respond to questions that are posted in the discussion forum. If you have a comment regarding anything else in the course, please contact the instructor via email. o Place your name at the end of all comments.

Guidelines for the Discussion Forum: Please make your response no more than 300 words in length.

Responses to other learners should take into consideration the substance of what they have written. It will add greatly to the discussion if you can interject a question pertaining to the associated reading in your response, as this may generate more discussion. Be supportive and encouraging to your classmates. Try to offer feedback that is meaningful to the discussion and to your classmates.

Giving and receiving feedback: o Use the name of the person you are replying to. o Plan what you are going to say. Make notes ahead of time so your comments make sense. o Pay attention to the content and direct your comments to the work without any personal comments. o Agree with what you know to be true even if you don’t agree with the principle. o Accept that others have opinions also and are entitled to them. o When reviewing feedback from another, pay attention to what is being said.

Checklist for posting to the discussion: o Does your contribution fit with the dialogue, or have you gone off on a tangent? o Are your ideas logically organized and written clearly? o Are your ideas worthwhile or just filler? o Can the reader easily determine the main point? o Does your contribution add to the discussion? o Can you provide examples for your contributions? o Are you respectful of others’ ideas? o Are spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct? o If you referenced your text or other works, did you provide proper citation and references?

14. Grading policy

Your grade for the course will be calculated using the following components: Participation/Attendance 100pts

Staff Ride 100pts

Quizes 200pts

Midterm Exam 300pts Final Exam/Writing 300pts Assignment

Scoring Rubric 900 - 1000 A

800 - 899 B

700 - 799 C

600 - 699 D

000 - 599 F

15. Important Dates

Course start date: 25 August 2016

Midterm exam: TBD

Writing assignment due date: TBD

Final exam: TBD

16. Course Calendar:

The following provides an overview of the lesson breakdown by week. Week Lesson Required Reading 1 Introduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 1-17; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Use and Abuse of Military History” in Parameters, Journal of the US Army War College, Vol XI, no. 1, pp. 9-14; by Michael Howard

The Beginnings Chapter 2, “The Beginnings” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 19-43; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Colonial Background to the American Victory” in The World Turned Upside Down: The American Victory in the War of Independence, pp. 1- 17; by Fred Anderson The American Chapter 3, “The American Revolution, First Revolution, First Phase” in Phase American Military History Volume I, pp. 45-74; by Richard W. Stewart

“George Washington to the President of Congress, 24 [25] September 1776" in The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1732- 1799, vol. 6, pp. 106-116; by John C. Fitzpatrick 2 Fighting the Chapter 4, “The Winning of American Independence, 1777-1783” in Revolution American Military History Volume I, pp. 75-81; by Richard W. Stewart

“Campaign of 1777” in A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some of the Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin, pp. 52-92; by Joseph Plumb Martin The Winning of Chapter 4, “The Winning of Independence, Independence, 1777-1783” in 1777-1783 American Military History Volume I, pp. 81-106; by Richard W. Stewart

“John Stark to the Council of New Hampshire, 18 August 1777” in Memoir and Official Correspondence of Gen. John Stark; by John Stark

“Official Report [of the Battle of King’s Mountain]” in King’s Mountain and Its Heroes: History of the Battle of King’s Mountain, October 7th, 1780, and the Events Which Led to It, pp. 522-524; by Lyman Copeland Draper The Formative Chapter 5, “The Formative Years, 1783-1812 Years, 1783-1812” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 107-129; by Richard W. Stewart

"Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" in The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745- 1799, vol. 27, pp. 222-227; by John C. Fitzpatrick

U.S. Constitution: Sections 8 and 10 of Article I, and Section 2 of Article II 3 The War of 1812 Chapter 6, “The War of 1812” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 131-157; by Richard W. Stewart

“Plattsburgh 1814: Warring for Bargaining Chips” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 43-63; by Wayne E. Lee Toward a Chapter 7, “Toward a Professional Army Professional Army” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 159-176; by Richard W. Stewart

“A Reckless Waste of Blood and Treasure: The Last Campaign of the Second Seminole War” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 64-84; by John W. Hall The Mexican War Chapter 8, “The Mexican War and After and After” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 177-198; by Richard W. Stewart

“The U.S. War with Mexico: The Difficulties of Concluding a Victorious War” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 85-106; by Joseph G. Dawson III 4 The Civil War, Chapter 9, “The Civil War, 1861 1861” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 199-221; by Richard W. Stewart

"First Bull Run, 19 July 1861" in America's First Battles, 1776-1965, pp. 81-108; by Glenn W. Robertson The Civil War, Chapter 10, “The Civil War, 1862 1862” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 223-251; by Richard W. Stewart

“Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 3 September 1862” in The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, series 1, vol. 19, part 2, pp. 590-91; by Robert E. Lee

“Lincoln to Horace Greely, 22 August 1862” in The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 5, pp. 388-389; by Abraham Lincoln

“Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, 22 September 1862” in The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 5, pp. 433-436; by Abraham Lincoln The Civil War, Chapter 11, “The Civil War, 1863 1863” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 253-282; by Richard W. Stewart 5 Gettysburg Staff “Gettysburg” in American Civil Ride Preparation War, pp. 145-167; Thomas E. Griess

“The Gettysburg Campaign” in Gettysburg Staff Ride Briefing Book, pp. 1-14

Gettysburg Campaign, maps 33-38b; provided by the History Department at the United States Military Academy Gettysburg N/A Simulation The Civil War, Chapter 12, “The Civil War, 1864-65 1864-1865” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 283-305; by Richard W. Stewart

“William T. Sherman to James M. Calhoun, 12 September 1864” in Memoirs of General William T. Sherman, vol. 2, pp. 125-127; by William Tecumseh Sherman

“Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field” in The Miscellaneous Writings of Francis Lieber: Contributions to Political Science, Including Lectures on the Constitution of the United States, and Other Papers, Volume 2, Sections I-IV, pp. 247-263; by Francis Lieber 6 Reconstruction “The Civil War: A New Definition of Victory” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 107-128; by Joseph T. Glatthaar

"The U.S. Army in the South: Reconstruction as Nation Building" in Armed Diplomacy: Two Centuries of American Campaigning, pp. 39-54; by Joseph G. Dawson III Darkness and Chapter 13, “Darkness and Light: The Interwar Light: The Interwar Years, Years 1865-1898” in American Military History Volume I, pp. 307-324; by Richard W. Stewart

"The ‘New’ Military Professionalism" in Armed Forces & Society, Vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 427-436; by John M. Gates Winning the West: Chapter 14, “Winning the The Army in the West: The Army in the Indian Indian Wars, Wars, 1865-1890” in 1865-1890 American Military History Volume I, pp. 325-346; by Richard W. Stewart

“The 300-Years War” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 139-166; by Peter Maslowski 7 Emergence to Chapter 15, “Emergence to World Power, World Power, 1898-1902” in 1898-1902 American Military History Volume I, pp. 347-370; by Richard W. Stewart Counterinsurgency “Batangas: Ending the and Nation Philippines War” in Between Building on New War and Peace: How America Frontiers Ends Its Wars, pp. 167-190; by Brian McAllister Linn

"Cuba and the Philippines, 1898-1902" in U.S. Army Counterinsurgency and Contingency Operations Doctrine, 1860-1941, pp. 99- 108; by Andrew J. Birtle Transition, Chapter 16, “Transition, Change, and Change, and the Road to Road to War, War, 1902-1917” in American 1902-1917 Military History Volume I, pp. 371-392; by Richard W. Stewart

"Men against Fire: The Doctrine of the Offensive in 1914" in Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age, pp. 510-526; by Michael Howard 8 Midterm Exam N/A 9 Building an “Prologue: The War in Expeditionary Europe, 1914–1917” in Army for World American Military History War I Volume II, pp. 1-6; by Richard W. Stewart

Chapter 1, “The U.S. Army in World War I, 1917-1918” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 7-36; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Meuse-Argonne Offensive: The Final Battle of World War I?” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 179-185; by Edward M. Coffman The 1918 Chapter 1, “The U.S. Army in Offensive and the World War I, 1917-1918” in End of the Great American Military History War Volume II, pp. 36-54; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Meuse-Argonne Offensive: The Final Battle of World War I?” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 185-196; by Edward M. Coffman Between World Chapter 2 “Between World Wars Wars” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 55-78; by Richard W. Stewart

"The Revolution in Military Operations" in A War To Be Won: Fighting the Second World War, pp. 18-43; by Williamson Murray and Allan Reed Millett 10 World War II: The Chapter 3, “World War II: The Defensive Phase Defensive Phase” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 79-105; by Richard W. Stewart Grand Strategy Chapter 4, “Grand Strategy and the and the Washington High Washington High Command” in American Command Military History Volume II, pp. 107-132; by Richard W. Stewart

"Elements of Coalition Strategy" in American Strategy in World War II: A Reconsideration, pp. 3-23; by Kent Roberts Greenfield World War II: The Chapter 5, “World War II: The War against War against Germany and Germany and Italy Italy” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 133- 168; by Richard W. Stewart 11 World War II: “Slaughter in the Hürtgen Combat Forest” in If You Survive, pp. Leadership in 131-185; by George Wilson Europe World War II: The Chapter 6, “World War II: The War against Japan War against Japan” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 169-202; by Richard W. Stewart World War II: “Another Amphibious Assault” Infantry Combat in in With the Old Breed at the Pacific Peleliu and Okinawa, pp. 114- 138; by E.B. Sledge

“End of the Agony” in With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, pp. 330-344; by E.B. Sledge 12 Peace Becomes Chapter 7, “Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945- Cold War, 1945-1950” in 1950 American Military History Volume II, pp. 203-220; by Richard W. Stewart

U.S. National Security Council, "A Report to the National Security Council…on United States Objectives for National Security (NSC 68),” 4-12, 33-36, 44-65 The Korean War: Chapter 8, “The Korean War, Task Force Smith 1950-1953” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 221-231; by Richard W. Stewart

"Task Force Smith and the 24th Division: Delay and Withdrawal, 5-19 July 1950" in America's First Battles, 1776- 1965, pp. 266-299; by Roy K. Flint The Korean War: Chapter 8, “The Korean War, 1951-1953 1950-1953” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 231-254; by Richard W. Stewart

“Exerting Air Pressure and Globalizing Containment: War Termination in Korea” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 237-258, by Conrad C. Crane 13 The Army of the Chapter 9, “The Army of the Cold War Cold War: From the “New Look” to Flexible Response” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 255-288; by Richard W. Stewart

Officer's Call: The Army in the Atomic Age, Department of the Army Pamphlet No. 355- 21, pp. 3-9; by Maxwell Taylor The U.S. Army in Chapter 10, “The U.S. Army in Vietnam: 1950- Vietnam: Background, 1965 Buildup, and Operations, 1950-1967” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 289-310; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Strategy of Revolutionary War” in Secrets of the Vietnam War, pp. 17- 27; by Phillip B. Davidson The U.S. Army in Chapter 10, “The U.S. Army in Vietnam: 1965- Vietnam: Background, 1967 Buildup, and Operations, 1950-1967” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 311-335; by Richard W. Stewart

“Evolution of Strategy” in A Soldier Reports, pp. 144-155; by William C. Westmoreland “Political Crisis” in A Soldier Reports, pp. 164-166; by William C. Westmoreland The U.S. Army in Chapter 11, “The U.S. Army in Vietnam: 1968- Vietnam: From Tet to the Final 1975 Withdrawal, 1968-1975” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 337-372; by Richard W. Stewart

“The Strategy of Revolutionary War” in Secrets of the Vietnam War, pp. 17- 27; by Phillip B. Davidson 14 Rebuilding the Chapter 12, “Rebuilding the Army Army: Vietnam to Desert Storm” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 373- 396; by Richard W. Stewart

"From Reformation to Reaction" in The Echo of Battle: The Army’s Way of War, pp. 193-232; by Brian M. Linn Joint Operations Chapter 12, “Rebuilding the for the Post- Army: Vietnam to Desert Vietnam Army Storm” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 396- 411; by Richard W. Stewart

"Grenada, Panama, and Haiti Joint Operational Reform" in JFQ: Joint Force Quarterly, No. 34, pp. 57-64; by Ronald H. Cole The Persian Gulf Chapter 13, “Beyond the Wall: War Operations in a Post-Cold War World, 1990-2001” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 413-433; by Richard W. Stewart

“The United States in Iraq: Terminating an Interminable War” in Between War and Peace: How America Ends Its Wars, pp. 308-329; by Andrew J. Bacevich 15 Complex Chapter 13, “Beyond the Wall: Operations in the Operations in a Post-Cold Post-Cold War War World, 1990-2001” in World American Military History Volume II, pp. 433-461; by Richard W. Stewart The Global War on Chapter 14, “The Global War Terrorism I on Terrorism” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 463-508; by Richard W. Stewart The Global War on Chapter 14, “The Global War Terrorism II on Terrorism” in American Military History Volume II, pp. 508-518; by Richard W. Stewart

“Into the Valley of Death” in Vanity Fair, January 2008; by Sebastian Junger “Return to the Valley of Death” in Vanity Fair, October 2008; by Sebastian Junger

"Epilogue," in The Echo of Battle: The Army’s Way of War, pp. 233-243; by Brian M. Linn 16 Final Exam N/A

17. Academic Integrity:

Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism.

Definition of Academic Dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one’s own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or and another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one’s paper without giving the author due credit.

Please read the complete policy at http;//www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp

18. Withheld Grades:

Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average.

19. Student with Disabilities:

To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, and Room 325, 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/.

20. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus as circumstances dictate to be followed by notification to students.

21. Point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned.

CPT Brian W. Tanner Military History Instructor