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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER: MSL 1002

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Tactical Leadership

PREREQUISITE(S): None

COREQUISITE(S): None

CREDIT HOURS: 2.0

CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 2.0

CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:

Lecture/Discussion: 2.0

Laboratory:

Other ______:

FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 2.0

STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE ALLOCATION: 30

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines the unique duties and responsibilities of officers, organization and role of the Army. It reviews skills pertaining to fitness and communication, analyzes Army values and expected ethical behavior. Also included is introduction to personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership in the U.S. Army. The course overviews leadership fundamentals and values and includes practical exercises. (A.A.) This course is held at University of North Florida and is a collaboration between the ROTC partner affiliate and the College.

SUGGESTED TEXT(S): None

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Spring Term, 2010 (20102)

REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Fall Term 2012 (20131) (program manager request)

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COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC

I. Leadership 6 A. The relationship between leader character (3) and competence B. The 16 dimensions of the Army Leadership Model (3)

II. Personal Development 8 A. Standards for the Army Physical Fitness Test (2) B. Elements of writing short-term and long- term goals to prepare for Army Physical Fitness Test (2) C. Basic elements of time and stress management (1) D. Basic elements of Army communication (3)

III. Values and Ethics 9 A. Warrior Ethos (2) B. How values impact leadership including 7 Army values (4) C. The importance of credibility for effective leadership (3)

IV. Officership 4 A. The importance of being a model citizen as an Army officer (3) B. Reaction to passing colors, national music and approaching officers (1)

V. Tactics and Techniques 3 A. Three individual movement techniques (1) B. The components of a fire team and squad (1) C. Symbols and colors on a military map (1)

Total Contact Hours: 30.0

Florida State College Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment At Jacksonville

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Section 1 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 2.0 COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: MSL 1002 CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 30.0 COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Tactical Leadership

Section 2 TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply) AA Elective AS Required Professional Course College Prep AS Professional AAS Required Professional Course Technical Certificate Elective Other PSAV Apprenticeship General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 7)

Section 3 (If applicable) INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Communications Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Humanities

Section 4 INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES: Quantitative Scientific Method of Reading Speaking Critical Analysis Skills Inquiry Ethical Information Writing Listening Judgmen Working Collaboratively Literacy t Section 5 LEARNING OUTCOMES METHOD OF ASSESSMENT  Explain the relationship between leader character and Written Tests 1 competence  Identify the dimensions of the Army Leadership Model Written Tests or Projects 2  Know and demonstrate the standards of Army Physical Achieve passing score on Army Physical Fitness 3 Fitness Test Test  Understand the importance of model citizenship and Exams or written papers 4 personal development for officership  Identify the components of a fire team and squad Written or oral tests in drill 5  Identify symbols and colors on military map Written or oral tests in drill 8  Understand and explain how values impact leadership U Essay exams and the 7 Army values  Discuss importance of credibility for effective leadership Essay exams E Section 6 Name of Person Completing This Form: Marcia Gross Date: 8/12/09