Courses

MSI: Freshman Year GMS 101 (Foundations of Officership)

A study of the organization of the Army with emphasis understanding and implementing officership, leadership, and the Army Values. Military courtesy, discipline, customs and traditions of the service, fitness, and communication are taught and demonstrated through practical exercise. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly one-hour laboratory emphasizing basic soldier skills such as land navigation and marksmanship.

GMS 102 (Basic Military Leadership)

A study of functions, duties, and responsibilities of junior leaders. Emphasizes operations of the basic military team to include an introduction to the Army’s Problem Solving Process as well as the fundamentals of time and resource management. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly one-hour laboratory emphasizing basic soldier skills such as first aid, US weapons, and military communication.

MSII: Sophomore Year GMS 201 (Individual Leadership)

Study and application of map reading skills, military communications, and development of individual leadership techniques by learning the fundamentals of small unit tactical operations. Emphasis on individual physical fitness and conducting self-evaluations to facilitate growth. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly one-hour laboratory that offers the opportunity to demonstrate learned leadership techniques along with instruction on basic military skills of land navigation and rifle marksmanship.

GMS 202 (Leadership and Teamwork)

Study and application of mission planning and orders with an emphasis on small unit leadership in tactical settings. Land navigation, map reading, marksmanship, and communication skills will be evaluated. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have mastered basic soldier skills and leadership fundamentals. Includes a 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly one-hour laboratory that offers the opportunity to demonstrate learned leadership techniques along with advanced instruction on military skills.

MSIII: Junior Year GMS 301 (Leadership & Problem Solving)

Military decision making, problem analysis, and integrated planning of platoon operations. Analysis of the components of leadership through practical exercises and historical examples. Includes a (1) 48-hour field training exercise and a weekly one-hour laboratory that serves as a practicum for theories learned in class.

GMS 302 (Leadership & Ethics)

Advanced military decision making, problem analysis and integrated planning with synchronization of multiple assets. This is conducted on the basis of platoon operations and tactics. Includes two (2) 48-hour field exercises and a weekly one-hour laboratory that serves as a practicum for theories learned in class..

MSIV: Senior Year GMS 401 (The Professional Officer)

Advanced study of military leadership and management. Discusses staff organization, functions, and processes. Analyzes counseling methods and responsibilities. Examines organization climate and training management.

GMS 402 (Military Management)

Study of the Law of War, Code of Conduct, personnel management, information on awards, separations, promotions, evaluations, assignments, and counseling techniques. Includes pre-commissioning seminars to address current military problems, trends, and customs.