Learn advanced military skills of land navigation, communications and collective movement techniques.

This course examines the challenges of leading teams in a complex environment. It highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, platoon operations, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Cadets develop greater self awareness of their leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills.

Apply advanced military skills as a member of a squad or platoon, serving as team leaders whenever possible in situationally based training exercises. Upon completion, each student is prepared to assume junior leadership positions within the battalion; training, mentoring and developing the first year cadets.

This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills

Introduces fundamental concepts of leadership and management by reviewing the theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the Naval Service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills, management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored through experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory discussions.

This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. There are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don't always jump to mind. Such things include listening, understanding yourself, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things such as conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.

Studies marine navigation and prepares Midshipmen to stand bridge watches on U.S. Navy ships. Topics include chart interpretation, piloting, tides and currents, electronic navigation, rules of the nautical road, and basic use of maneuvering boards.

Students will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of leadership, values & ethics, personal development, and tactics. They will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a twelve person unit in the execution of a tactical mission in a field environment. Instructors will provide continued systematic and specific feedback on students' leader attributes, values and core leader competencies.Prerequisite: Contracted Cadets only

Learn the basics of planning and executing individual and collective training as team, squad and platoon leaders. Serve as the junior leadership of the cadet battalion.

Students will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of leadership, values & ethics, personal development, and tactics. They will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a twelve person unit in the execution of a tactical mission in a field environment. Instructors will provide continued systematic and specific feedback on students' leader attributes, values and core leader competencies.Prerequisites: Contracted Cadets only