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Military Science

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541-552-6309, 541-552-6409

Professor
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel S. Cameron
Instructor
Captain Jens Danielson
Sergeant First Class James Couch

A regular instructional division of the University, the Military Science Department offers four years of upper and lower division military science courses to all students who meet course prerequisites. They are fully accredited and applicable as electives for fulfilling baccalaureate degree requirements. A minor in military science is also available. The department offers the Guard Officer Leadership Detachment (GOLD) program, which replaces ROTC on this campus. Successful completion of the GOLD program leads to commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Oregon Army National Guard.

Basic Course

Introduction Phase

The Basic Course is composed of 100- and 200-level lower division courses. It is usually taken during the freshman and sophomore years and is open to any student enrolled at SOU. Participation in this course is voluntary and requires no military commitment. Instruction is oriented toward outdoor training and classroom activities that give students insight into military service, basic soldier skills, and leadership.

Advanced Course

Precommissioning Phase

The Advanced Course is a two-year precommissioning phase integrating classroom instruction, military training, and practical experience to progressively develop leadership skills, qualities, and character. Following their sophomore year, students enroll in the state’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) at the Oregon Military Academy. Students train with their OCS class for two weeks during two summers. During the junior and senior years, leadership development occurs in 300- and 400-level upper division military science and Army Physical Fitness (PE 180) classes.

Eligibility

To be accepted into the Advanced Course, candidates must: (1) be between eighteen and thirty years old; (2) be a U.S. citizen; (3) be a member of the Army National Guard; (4) be in good health as shown by a current Quad physical; (5) have an Army GT score of 110+ and an Officer Selection Battery score of 90+; and (6) be of good moral character and behavior. Although participation in the Basic Course is not a prerequisite for the Advanced Course, it is encouraged.

Educational Benefits

Several educational benefits are available to students once they join the Army National Guard and participate in the GOLD program. These include scholarships under the Montgomery GI Bill, the Oregon Army National Guard Tuition Waiver, and Tuition Assistance. Interested students should contact the Department of Military Science for details.

Commissioning

In addition to the GOLD program requirements, students must meet all guidelines for a baccalaureate degree if they are seeking a commission. These requirements are outlined in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section on page 15 and include the completion of general education and academic major requirements. When the Advanced Course is successfully completed and students receive their baccalaureate degree, they are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Oregon Army National Guard.

Basic Course

Introduction Phase

The Basic Course is composed of 100- and 200-level lower division courses. It is usually taken during the freshman and sophomore years and is open to any student enrolled at SOU. Participation in this course is voluntary and requires no military commitment. Instruction is oriented toward outdoor training and classroom activities that give students insight into military service, basic soldier skills, and leadership.

Advanced Course

Precommissioning Phase

The Advanced Course is a two-year precommissioning phase integrating classroom instruction, military training, and practical experience to progressively develop leadership skills, qualities, and character. Following their sophomore year, students enroll in the state’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) at the Oregon Military Academy. Students train with their OCS class for two weeks during two summers. During the junior and senior years, leadership development occurs in 300- and 400-level upper division military science and Army Physical Fitness (PE 180) classes.

Eligibility

To be accepted into the Advanced Course, candidates must: (1) be between eighteen and thirty years old; (2) be a U.S. citizen; (3) be a member of the Army National Guard; (4) be in good health as shown by a current Quad physical; (5) have an Army GT score of 110+ and an Officer Selection Battery score of 90+; and (6) be of good moral character and behavior. Although participation in the Basic Course is not a prerequisite for the Advanced Course, it is encouraged.

Educational Benefits

Several educational benefits are available to students once they join the Army National Guard and participate in the GOLD program. These include scholarships under the Montgomery GI Bill, the Oregon Army National Guard Tuition Waiver, and Tuition Assistance. Interested students should contact the Department of Military Science for details.

Commissioning

In addition to the GOLD program requirements, students must meet all guidelines for a baccalaureate degree if they are seeking a commission. These requirements are outlined in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section on page 15 and include the completion of general education and academic major requirements. When the Advanced Course is successfully completed and students receive their baccalaureate degree, they are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Oregon Army National Guard.

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Minor

GOLD Program Requirements

Basic Course (Freshman)

Adventure Training I (MS 111)1
Role of the Army (MS 112)1
Adventure Training II (MS 113)1

Basic Course (Sophomore)

Land Navigation (MS 211)2
Leadership and Management (MS 212)2
Basic Military Skills (MS 213)2
OCS Phase I (MS 295) (summer)2

Advanced Course (Junior)

Military Leadership (MS 311)3
Military Law and Administration (MS 312)3
Small Unit Tactics (MS 313)3
Physical Education (PE 180) (three terms, 1 credit each term)3
OCS Phase III (MS 395) (summer)2

Advanced Course (Senior)

Army Training Management (MS 411)3
Military Justice (MS 412)3
Personal Affairs and Career Development (MS 413)3
Physical Education (PE 180) (three terms, 1 credit each term)3
Practical Field Experience (MS 419)2

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Military Science Courses

See Course Prerequisites Policy

Lower Division Courses

MS 111 Adventure Training I
1 credit
Offers an examination and practical application of survival skills, camping, rope-bridging, and basic first aid. Includes optional field trips.

MS 112 Role of the Army
1 credit
Studies the total Army and its concept and role in society. Examines the mission, organization, personnel, and history of the Active Components of the Army and Army National Guard and Reserve.

MS 113 Adventure Training II
1 credit
Examines the practical application of Basic Rifle Marksmanship, rappelling, and mountain climbing. Includes optional field trips.

MS 211 Land Navigation
2 credits
Covers basic topographic map-reading skills and land navigation using a lensatic compass and terrain association. Includes practical exercises.

MS 212 Leadership and Management
2 credits
Studies the characteristics and methods of successful leadership. Includes building trust and cooperation, communication, personal motivation, and stress and time management.

MS 213 Basic Military Skills
2 credits
Introduces basic military skills in first aid; radio and wire communications; nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) defense; and weapons employment and operation. Mandatory for Officer Candidate School (OCS) enrollment.

MS 295 OCS Phase I
2 credits
Offers an intensive two-week precommissioning training. Oriented toward leader development and individual/small unit training in a physically and mentally rigorous environment. Evaluates individual proficiency in land navigation and communication skills. Provides practical experience in a variety of leadership positions. Located at a military post. Prerequisite: Approval of the 186th Army GOLD.

Upper Division Courses

MS 311 Military Leadership
3 credits
Studies Army Command and Control and small unit leadership fundamentals. Examines the junior officer’s role and responsibilities in the leadership process. Addresses topics such as professional ethics, soldier/team development, and Army written and oral communication skills.

MS 312 Military Law and Administration
3 credits
Explores military law, army personnel management, and army logistics and supply. Focuses on the junior officer’s role and responsibilities in military law, officer and enlisted personnel management, resource management, and service support.

MS 313 Small Unit Tactics
3 credits
Examines the fundamentals, techniques, and procedures of light infantry squad and platoon tactics. Develops leader skills in planning, organizing, and conducting small unit operations.

MS 395 OCS Phase III
2 credits
Provides an intensive two-week precommissioning training oriented toward squad and platoon tactical training in a field environment. Students plan, organize, and conduct small unit operations and train in a variety of leadership positions. Located at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Prerequisites: MS 295, 311, 312, and 313.

MS 411 Army Training Management
3 credits
Explores the Army’s training philosophy and the Army Training System. Focuses on the junior officer’s roles and responsibilities in the process of battle focus-planning, establishing unit training programs, and executing military instruction.

MS 412 Military Justice
3 credits
Examines military justice, from nonjudicial punishment to the military court-martial. Introduces many practical exercises to prepare junior officers for their role in the military justice system.

MS 413 Personal Affairs and Career Development
3 credits
Provides an in-depth examination of the Second Lieutenant’s role in the total Army and preparation for officer commissioning in the Army National Guard. Offers critical information on such topics as officer specialty selection, unit assignment, pay and benefits, training status and attendance, call-ups and mobilization, career planning, professional development, balancing personal/family life, civilian employment, and military service. Designed to enable a successful transition to civil-military life.

MS 419 Practical Field Experience
2 credits
A practicum course intended to provide practical exposure to the fields of Army administration and Army supply procedures. Designed by the instructor and the student to meet individual interests. Up to two hours of work is required a week for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the professor of military science or assistant professor.

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