2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

MSC 101 - Basic Military Science I


Credits: 1
Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

Studies the defense establishment and organization of the U.S. Army. Introduces military discipline, traditions, and historical perspectives. Studies the roles of the different branches of the U.S. Army in our nation’s defense. Includes training in marksmanship, field craft, rappelling, and first aid.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. describe the roles of the President and Congress with regard to the US Army;
  2. list the roles of the Army Components (Active, Reserve & National Guard);
  3. identify the Rank, Pay & Benefits available to Army Officers;
  4. describe the role of the Officer and NCO;
  5. describe the organization of the Army;
  6. describe the customs, courtesies, traditions, drill & ceremony of the Army;
  7. list and describe the methods of military writing & briefings;
  8. list the Army installations and major activities of each;
  9. describe the components of basic soldier skills;
  10. list the basic entry level branches of the Army.