MILITARY MANAGEMENT COURSE

Lieutenant Colonel Martin E. Stokes, U.S. Army

Course Description.  This course introduces students to key Army programs available to Army leaders to maintain good order and discipline in units and fundamentals of unit readiness.  The lectures and readings are designed to answer the following questions:  What tools can I use to enforce good order and discipline in my unit?  What rules must I abide by when engaging in combat operations?  What issues will eat away at a unit’s morale if not aggressively addressed?  What are the fundamentals of Army Operations, OPSEC, Terrorism Awareness, and Supply/Maintenance Operations and how they affect unit readiness? 

To address the questions above, the course will focus on: Career Management, Military Law and Administrative Discipline, Rules of Engagement, Law of Land Warfare, Code of Conduct, Equal Opportunity, Improper Relationships, Cultural Awareness, Ethics, Supply Maintenance, Sexual Harassment Prevention, OPSEC and Terrorism Awareness, Fundamentals of Army Operations and finally Supply and Maintenance Operations. While the proficiency attained in each of these areas will initially be at the apprentice level, you will continue to sharpen your skills as you perform your roles as a cadet officer in the ROTC battalion and as a new lieutenant after commissioning.  At the end of the quarter, you should possess the fundamental skills, attributes, and abilities to operate as a competent leader in the cadet battalion and confidently shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to you.  MS142 is a 2 credit hour course utilizing class lecture, discussions and practical exercises.  The class meets Monday from 2:30 – 4:20 PM (1430-1632) at Bldg 451 and on Wednesday (Labs) from 2:00-4:50 PM (1400-1650).  All classes, leadership labs, physical training sessions, and other ROTC events are mandatory for enrolled contracted cadets.

Course Objectives.  The course is designed to:

a.  Provide MS IVs the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the Surfrider Battalion.

b.  Provides students the knowledge and experience required to prepare them for their initial assignments as Army Second Lieutenants.

Prerequisites:  Preferably MS141.  However, none is required.

Class Attendance and Participation.  A significant portion of your learning will come from classroom discussion, labs, and during field training exercises.  I expect you to attend every class period and actively participate.  Unexcused absences and tardiness will adversely affect your grade.   If you have an urgent need to be absent from class or any other mandatory event, clear your absence with me ahead of time.  Except for true emergencies in which you are unable to contact me prior to the class or event, you must obtain my permission to be absent or late from the class or event before it begins.  Other mandatory training and events include all scheduled physical training sessions, APFTs, leadership labs, FTXs and other ROTC events that may be announced. 

Blackboard.  I will continue to use Blackboard to electronically post documents, announcements, etc.  Watch for changes and updates.  The URL is http://rotc.blackboard.com  or a direct link is available from the Surfrider battalion ROTC web page.  The course is listed as MS142. You will need a user ID and password, which you will obtain from me if you don’t already have one.

Evaluation Criteria. I will grade the course requirements listed below and calculate your final grade by weighting the individual requirements as shown:

Physical Training                                                        20%        
Attendance (class, labs, ROTC events)                      20%
Writing Assignments                                                  20%
Leadership practicum                                                 20%
Final Exam                                                                 20%

Physical Training:  The grade here will be calculated by your performance on the APFT and attendance at physical training sessions and APFTs.  50% of the grade will be based on passing the APFT, pass it and receive the 50 points; fail the APFT and receive zero points.  The other 50% will be based on attendance.  Only one unexcused absence will be allowed; further unexcused absences will result in a 10-point reduction  (per absence).   
                       
Attendance:  Since there are no quizzes, attendance is a critical factor in your grade calculation.  This area includes attendance at class, leadership labs, and special events as outlined in the Annual Training Plan.  Each unexcused absence equals a 10-point reduction in your attendance grade.  An excused absence is that of an emergency or one involving sickness (e.g. hospitalization, death in the family, car accident, flu, etc.).  Non-emergency excused absences may involve having to attend drill duty or a mandatory class, which conflicts with this course (note – student must demonstrate that the course in conflict with MS142 is indeed the only course that satisfies a graduation requirement – student must take it upon him or herself to demonstrate this conflict with me before the add/drop date; the student will be required to do extra work [e.g. write or back brief on the discussion topic] to make up the class(es)).  Non-excused absences include but are not limited to – studying late, writing a paper, going on vacation, bike has a flat tire, car won’t start, etc.   Only I can grant excused absences (48 hours in advance) – in either case, a student must demonstrate the validity of the absence (e.g. doctor’s
note, police accident report, drill training plan, etc.).   Sending me an email does not constitute an “excused absence.”   If you cannot attend the scheduled class, then you are required to make other arrangements with me to gain the material you missed.  It is up to you to make the effort.

Leadership Practicum: This portion refers to, but is not limited to, the execution of your assigned duties in the battalion.  You can expect evaluation on your performance of - individual responsibilities assigned to you such as your primary staff position, leading a project, teaching a lab, leading PT, or conducting evaluations on MS III cadets (LDP).  The conduct of your mentoring responsibilities will also be a factor in this area.

Writing Assignments: Students will produce two written assignments during the quarter: an OER Support Form (DA 69-9-1a) and Developmental Support Form (DA 67-9-1a) (worth 10%) due by 14 January based on this quarter’s leadership assignment; and two 1 page memorandums which conforms to the Army writing style principles and AR 25-50.  The subjects will be two separate command policies covering an area discussed in this course (e.g. EO, POSH, Maintenance Operations, etc.) (10%) due NLT 25 Feb.  These policy letters will be in your own words.  Any deviation from AR 25-20 or a grammar mistake will be docked 2 pts (40% AR 25-40% compliance; 40% content/clarity; 20% grammar). 

Final Exam – Open notes/handouts, multiple choice, short answer, true or false exam covering the entire quarter.  Students must complete the exam NLT 2200 14 March 2008.

I will use the following grading scale for this course:

More importantly, I will evaluate each of you to determine if you should be commissioned.  I do not take that task lightly and nor should you.  I expect each of you to live-by and display the Army values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and courage) and you must demonstrate that you have internalized a fitness ethos and the personal discipline required of an Army officer.  Remember, a grade of “C” or higher is considered sufficient evidence of Army officer potential and will count toward commissioning.  If you are a scholarship cadet, you must earn at least a “B” to maintain your scholarship.

Paper and Exam Policy.

Academic Honesty:  If caught cheating or plagiarizing, a student will receive an “F” for the exam/paper and an “F” from the course.  This is also grounds for disenrollment from the ROTC program if contracted.   If cheating occurs, the matter will be referred through the UCSB petition process.

Missed/Rescheduled Exams:  The exam and paper due dates are indicated on the attached sheet.  If you miss the date, you are subjected to receive an “F” for that task unless you coordinate with me ahead of time and the excuse is legitimate. 

Late Paper Policy:  I have given you far in advance notice on your paper due dates, thus, extensions, unless an emergency arises, will not be granted.  Papers are due at the beginning of class on the due date.  Papers received one day late, will be marked down one letter grade.  More than two days late can only receive a maximum grade of “C.”

Contested Grades:  Grades can only be contested on exams and papers within 10 days when they are handed back.  Course grades can only be contested within 60 days of the end of the quarter.  Students can contest grades IAW UCSB policy.

Course Administration.

a.  Instructor.  Martin E. Stokes, LTC, PMS; Telephone:  893-3042/2769.

b.  Office Hours.  0930-1030 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Appointments allowed.

c.  Counseling.  All students will be formally counseled at least once a quarter.  My door is always open for professional development and personal matters.

d.  Uniform & Appearance.  Civilian attire is permitted for class.  The ACU (Army Combat  Uniform) is required for labs and FTXs and the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) for PT (Physical Training) – see my policy letter #9 for more details.  There may be classes, labs, & other events where you will be required to wear the Class A or B uniform or equivalent civilian attire.  You are required to have your Class A & B uniforms prepared for wear & inspection at all times. You are expected to meet (and enforce) standards outlined in AR 670-1 when wearing any Army uniform to include the APFU (e.g. your hair must meet army standards & males must be cleanly shaven whenever wearing any of these uniforms).  Male Cadets will not wear earrings to ROTC events.

e. Textbooks.  I will provide all textbooks for this course – these are yours to keep.  Students will need to download handouts and other materials listed on Blackboard.

f.  Holidays.  14 Jan (MLK); 18 Feb (Presidents’ Day)

MARTIN E. STOKES
LTC, QM
Professor of Military Science

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