Military Science Classes

The Georgetown University Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program consists of structured study in the field of military science. Its primary objective is to prepare those students with leadership potential to serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army's Active and Reserve Components. In accomplishing this objective, the citizen-soldier relationship, ingrained as part of the American heritage, is fostered in a collegiate environment. In the classroom and during practical exercises, students are challenged to demonstrate the leadership abilities necessary to serve as future leaders and managers of human and material resources.

Use the following link to register for Step by Step Instructions for enrolling in any Military Science Course.  Courses begin after Labor Day.

Military Science Enrollment Instructions

Senior Year:

MLSC 251 Adaptive Leadership & MLSC 252 Leadership in the World (3/3 Credits)

Professor: LTC Donahue

Fall: Continuing the "Transition to Lieutenant" phase of ROTC, this course examines the ethics of the military environment to include customs, ethical codes and decision-making, constraints, and appeals to moral principles. The American judicial system is also examined, with emphasis on the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Command and staff responsibilities are assigned to students for hands-on experience operating as a management team on behalf of the Georgetown University Cadet Corps. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.
Prerequisite: MLSC-251, or MLSC-211/212, or permission of instructor.

Spring: Continuing the "Transition to Lieutenant" phase of ROTC, this course examines the ethics of the military environment to include customs, ethical codes and decision-making, constraints, and appeals to moral principles. The American judicial system is also examined, with emphasis on the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Command and staff responsibilities are assigned to students for hands-on experience operating as a management team on behalf of the Georgetown University Cadet Corps. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.
Prerequisite: MLSC-251, or MLSC-211/212, or permission of instructor.

Offered:

• Friday 0900-1200 (GU-Car Barn 305)
• Thursday 0900-1200 (GU-Car Barn 305
• These class times are based on school year 2012-2013 Make sure to check with your registrar in case there are changes.

Junior Year:

MLSC 211 Adaptive Team Leadership & MSLC 212 Applied Team Leadership (1 Credit)

Professor: Major Steinhagen, Mr. Perry

Fall: Primary focus of this course is on tactics of the infantry squad and platoon to include multiple topics covering map reading, navigation, marksmanship, etc. Some field training on weekend days is required. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.
Prerequisite: MLSC-111 through -114, or veteran status, or permission of instructor.

Spring: This course prepares cadets to successfully complete a five-week Army ROTC Advanced Camp the following summer. Topics include tactics, squad and platoon drills, marksmanship, land navigation, and health and physical fitness. Some field training on weekend days is required. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.

Prerequisite: MLSC-211 or permission of instructor.

Offered:

• Friday 0900-1200 (GU-Car Barn 202)
• Thursday 0800-1100 (GU-Car Barn 202)
•  These class times are based on school year 2012-2013. Make sure to check with your registrar in case there are changes.

Sophomore Year:

MLSC 113 Tactical Leadership I & MLSC 114 Tactical Leadership II (1 Credit)

Professor: Major Hull, Mr. Walton

Fall: This course covers multiple topics to include writing, briefing techniques, leadership, tactical communications, and officer/noncommissioned officer roles. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.

Spring: This course familiarizes students in troop leading procedures, operations orders, briefings, and basic first aid among other varied topics. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.

Offered:

•   Wednesday 0930-1030 (CUA-Pangborn 203)     
•   Wednesday 1330-1500 (GU-Car Barn 300A)
•   Thursday 1330-1500 (GU- Car Barn 300A)
•   Friday 0855-1010 (AU-Kreeger G01)
•  These class times are based on school year 2012-2013. Make sure to check with your registrar in case there are changes.

Freshman Year:

MLSC 111 Leadership and Development & MLSC 112 Introduction to Tactical Leadership (1 Credit)

Professor: Major Saravia, Major Hull, Mr. Walton

Fall: This course introduces the student to the organizations, missions, customs, and traditions of the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.

Spring: The primary topics of this course are to introduce the student to leadership principles, dimensions, styles, and assessment among other varied topics. The course includes a laboratory in applied leadership, common military tasks, and physical fitness.

Offered:

• Tuesday 1500-1600 (GTU - Car Barn 300A)  
• Wednesday 1300-1400 (CUA - Maloney 018)  
• Wednesday 1300-1350 (GTU - Car Barn 306)
• Friday 1435-1530 (AU-Kreeger G01)  
• These class times are based on school year 2012-2013. Make sure to check with your registrar in case there are changes.

In Addition:

MLSC 313 American Military History (3 Credits)

Professor: Major Steinhagen

Description: American Military History is a comprehensive review of the people, events and trends that comprise the development and use of the United States Military. Beginning with colonial America and following through the events of the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this course traces the evolution of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines and their contribution to the historic development of the nation. Cadets interested in this course should read this form.

Offered: Tuesday 1230-1500 (GTU - Walsh 395). These class times are based on school year 2012-2013. Make sure to check with your registrar in case there are changes.