A four-week summer camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The student receives pay while attending in addition to all travel, lodging and meal costs. The environment is rigorous, and is similar to Army Basic Training. No military obligation incurred by participating. Open only to students who have not taken all four of MSC 101, 102, 201 and 202 and who pass a physical examination (paid for by ROTC). Completion of the Leader’s Training Course qualifies a student for entry into the Advanced Course. Between five and seven different cycles are offered during the summer, but spaces are limited by the Army. Candidates can apply for a slot any time during the school year prior to the summer. Students also may compete for a two-year scholarship, which they receive upon admission to the advanced course. There is a $5,000.00 signing bonus (while funding is available) for those students who complete LTC and sign a contract obligating themselves to accept a commission as a U.S. Army Officer. ADVANCED COURSE The Advanced Course consists of the courses MSC 301, 302, 401, 402 and an approved Military History Course. It is open only to students who have completed the Basic Course or earned placement credit for it (various methods). The Advanced Course is designed to qualify a student for commission as an officer in the United States Army. Students must complete MSC 301 through 402 and the five-week Leader Development & Assessment Course (LDAC) during the summer, usually between the junior and senior years. The courses must be taken in sequence unless otherwise approved by the Professor of Military Science. Contracted Students enrolled in MSC 301/302 receive a tax-free subsistence allowance of $350 per month during the academic year. Contracted Students enrolled in MSC 401/402 receive a subsistence allowance of $500 per month during the academic year. MSC 301. Leading Small Organizations I 3 credits Equivalent credit may be granted by the WVU Director of Admissions and Records and the Professor of Military Science on the basis of prior military service, or ROTC training other than courses in military science taken at WVU. Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit defensive tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leading. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 301 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110: Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is also required. Prerequisite: Basic course or equivalent. Fall. MSC 302. Leading Small Organizations II 3 credits Continues methodology of MSC 301. 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. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 302 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110: Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required. Prerequisite: MSC 301 or consent. Spring. MSC 401. Leadership Seminar I 3 credits MSC 401 prepares you to lead soldiers in today’s Army as a Platoon Leader. Areas of concentration include: tactical skills, operational planning, writing military orders and correspondence, briefing preparation and presentation. Preparation and study outside class is essential to your success in the classroom and in your ability to lead the cadet battalion. MSC 401 will be a combination of lecture, discussion and practical exercise. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 401 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110: Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required. Prerequisite: MSC 302 or consent. Fall. MSC 402. Leadership Seminar II 3 credits Continues methodology of MSC 401. During MSC 402 you will put into action skills learned during MSC 401. You are required to write Operational Orders for Battalion operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of battalion training during the Spring Semester. Preparation and study outside class is essential to your success in the classroom and in your ability to lead the cadet battalion. MSC 402 will be a combination of lecture, discussion and practical exercise. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSC 402 Lab, plus required participation in PE 110: Military Principles of Physical Conditioning. Participation in one weekend exercise is required. Prerequisite: MSC 401 or consent. Spring.
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