MILS 1101 - Introduction to Military Science & Skills Development

Credits: 2

Instruction providing a basic understanding of the U.S. military. The course includes the following subjects: the role of the U.S. Army in national defense, organization and branches of the U.S. Army, ROTC and its role, customs and traditions of the service, military writing, implementing a personal physical fitness program, role of the ARNG and USAR, and roles of the commissioned and noncommissioned officer. Skills development includes instruction and practical exercises in basic mountaineering skills as well as knot tying, belaying, and rappelling. This course is acceptable as a PE requirement. MILS 1101L should be taken concurrently.