The course builds upon the fundamentals introduced in RTC 100 by focusing on leadership theory and decision making. “Life skills” lessons in the semester include: problem solving, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group interaction, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Upon completion, students are prepared to advance to more complex leadership instruction concerning the dynamics of organizations.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
Leadership Lab introduces cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. In lab, cadets put theory into practice through a series of exercises and simulations designed to develop and test their leadership and physical fitness skills. Each lab has a Preparation, Execution, and as Assessment Phase. There will be opportunity for extensive small group discussions and exercises through the labs to apply learning and provide reflection. Prerequisite: Enrolled in Army ROTC with valid medical clearance documentation on file. Co-requisite: RTC 110.
All labs are taught at the 42nd ID HG in Troy.
The course focuses principally on officership, providing an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origin of the Army’s institutional values and their practical application in decision making and leadership. Students examine the challenges of leading teams in a complex, combat operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, infantry patrols, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course draws on the various components of values, communications, decision making, and leadership together to focus on a career as a commissioned officer. Upon completion of this course, students should possess a fundamental understanding of both leadership and officership and demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding in real world situations.
Leadership Lab introduces cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. In lab, cadets put theory into practice through a series of exercises and simulations designed to develop and test their leadership and physical fitness skills. Each lab has a Preparation, Execution, and as Assessment Phase. There will be opportunity for extensive small group discussions and exercises through the labs to apply learning and provide reflection. Prerequisite: Enrolled in Army ROTC with valid medical clearance documentation on file. Co-requisite: RTC 210.
All labs are taught at the 42nd ID HG in Troy.