Military Science

A Marauder is nothing without confidence and leadership. For these reasons, this course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State University students. We start by introducing the basic concepts of leadership and collaboration. Students will enhance these skills through team study and activities in basic drill, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, oral presentations, basic rifle marksmanship, and physical fitness. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them. This course is a prerequisite for entry into the Advanced ROTC program. Medical clearance is required.

This course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State University students. Students will continue developing skills in effective leadership, communication, self-confidence, & physical fitness. Students will also participate in mental & physical exercises with upper division ROTC students further enhancing their ability to communicate in group settings & relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them. This course is a prerequisite for entry into the Advanced ROTC program. Medical clearance is required.

This course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State University students. Students begin in small unit operations learning both individual and team aspects of military tactics. Includes basics use of radio communication, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and methods of pre-execution of checks.  As a continued practice in leadership development, students will learn techniques for training others, build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills, and learn practical exercises with upper division ROTC students. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them. This course is a prerequisite for entry into the Advanced ROTC program. Medical clearance is required.

This course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State University students. Students begin in small unit operations learning both individual and team aspects of military tactics. Includes basics use of radio communication, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security, and methods of pre-execution of checks.  As a continued practice in leadership development, students will learn techniques for training others, build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills, and learn practical exercises with upper division ROTC students. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them. This course is a prerequisite for entry into the Advanced ROTC program. Medical clearance is required.

Military obligation is required to take this course. Pre-requisite(s) include the successful completion of MIL 1511, MIL 1512, MIL 2511, and MIL 2512 with a grade of "C" or better. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions. Through a series of practical opportunities students will lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity using all the tools learned from pre-requisite courses. This includes opportunities planning and conducting training for lower division ROTC students, conducting a physical fitness program that meets the requirements of an officer in the Army, and participating in FTX (Field Training Exercise) for 24-96 required hours. Leadership responsibilities will be evaluated through various training activities with Basic Course students and the entire ROTC program. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them.

Military obligation is required to take this course. Pre-requisite(s) include the successful completion of MIL 1511, MIL 1512, MIL 2511, and MIL 2512, MIL 3511 with a grade of "C" or better. This course continues the methodology of MIL 3511. Students will lead a physical fitness program that meets the requirements of an officer in the Army and participate in FTX (Field Training Exercise) for 24-96 required hours. Leadership responsibilities will be evaluated through various training activities with Basic Course students and the entire ROTC program. In addition, Students will analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks; delegate tasks and supervise; plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress; and examine the importance of ethical decision-making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them.

Military obligation is required to take this course. Pre-requisite(s) include the successful completion of MIL 3512 with a grade of "C" or better. Students will plan, conduct, and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization; articulate goals; put plans into action to attain goals; assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it; develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources; and learn to apply various policies and programs in this effort. Students will also participate in FTX (Field Training Exercise) for 24-96 required hours, lead a physical fitness program that meets the requirements of an officer in the Army. Leadership responsibilities will be given and evaluated through various training activities with Basic Course students and the entire ROTC program. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them.

This course continues the methodology from MIL 4511. Students will lead a physical fitness program that meets the requirements of an officer in the Army and participate in FTX (Field Training Exercise) for 24-96 required hours. Leadership responsibilities that will be evaluated through various training activities with Basic Course students and the entire ROTC program. In addition, students will identify and resolve ethical issues; refine counseling and motivating techniques; examine aspects of tradition and law as they relate to leading as an officer in the United States Army; and prepare for a future as a successful lieutenant. We emphasis the role of exercise and fitness in one's life & work to help students develop a fitness program that is right for them.

This course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State and Cedarville University students. Prerequisite(s) include prior coordination with intention of taking course with course instructor. This course involves understanding, applying, and appreciating the lessons learned from past experiences of military operations or programs and their impact upon the Army or the Nation. The objective is to improve the student's understanding of the evolution of the war, the evolution of professionalism in the U.S. military, and the place of the American military in society.

This course requires no military obligation and is open to all Central State University students. The course will be taught by the Professor of Military Science and may be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s) include permission from the Professor of Military Science. The Independent Study of Military Leadership course is structured to allow a student to research and independently study a specific military topic agreed upon by the Professor of Military Science and the student. In agreement with the Professor of Military Science, the student will select a topic of historic significance to understand, apply, and appreciate the lessons learned from past experiences of military operations or programs and their impact upon the Army or the Nation. The course will entail detailed research, independent processing of thought, facts, and theory. The result of the course will be a written product to be published in a military journal that meets or exceeds writing requirements for college level students.