Military Science I
Semester Hours Credit: 1
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Dates/Days/Times: (Sun) 18 MAY 2014 18-2200hrs, (SAT-SUN) 24-25 MAY 2014 18-2200hrs, (SAT) 31 MAY 2014 18-2200hrs
Instructor: Michael R. Audette, M.B.A.
Office Hours: 1800-2000 MON-FRI
Instructor Email:
Phone: DSN (318)438-4705
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
Major Michael R. Audette, is currently an active Army Aviator serving as 42d Combat Aviation Brigade S4 (Logistics Officer), he was born in Upstate NY, and has been serving in the US Army since 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. MAJ Audette received a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Renesslaer Polytechnic Institute 2012. His military education includes: Airborne Course, Air Assault Course, Armor Officer Basic Course, Scout Leaders Course, Aviation Officer Advanced Course, and Support Operation Officer Course.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. This course covers the basic concept of warfare employing equipment and personnel in squad, platoon, and company sized elements of U.S. Army combat arms units especially the rifle and mechanized infantry unit. The program also presents military maps and the basics for determining location.
B. This course is required to meet curriculum requirements for the Central Texas College Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management-Military Science specialization.
II. OVERALL OR GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
Upon successful completion of this course, Military Science I, the student will be able to:
A. Define and describe Full Spectrum Operations (Unified Land Operations).
B. Explain basic offensive operations.
C. Explain basic defensive operations.
D. Introduce military maps and the military grid system.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. Text: None.
B. Other materials assigned or provided by the instructor.
C. References:
1. AR 600-20 Army Command Policy MAR 2008
2. FM 3-0 Operations JUN 2001
ADP 3-0 Unified Land Operations OCT 2011
ADRP 3-0 Unified Land Operations MAY 2012
3. FM 3-20-12 Tank Gunnery (ABRAMS) AUG 2005
4. FM 3-25-26 Map Reading and Land Navigation JAN 2005
5. FM 6-20 Fire Support in the Airland Battle MAY 1988
6. FM 3-21.10 The Infantry Rifle Company JUL 2006
7. ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense AUG 2012
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course will not be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone make.
B. You should attend class regularly and be prepared to participate in classroom discussions and to take unannounced quizzes relating to text assignments and lecture material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current CTC Course Catalog: http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/catalogs/catalog-continental-international/academic-policies/.
C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as class participation, initiative, attendance, and individual research papers or projects will be considered in grade computation.
D. From time to time, special library and/or outside assignments will be made to members of the class individually and/or in groups. You are expected to read all assignments and fulfill your responsibilities to any group assignment.
E. You are expected to read all assigned material and bring your textbook/reading materials to class. Keep informed on all assignments, especially after an absence.
F. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the material assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for examination material.
G. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:
Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper credit to the sources.
Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in advance by the instructor.
Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.
H. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor, will be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.
V. EXAMINATIONS & WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
A. There will be two major examinations and four daily quizzes as follows:
1. Mid-term exam will be on 24 May 2014 at 2100hrs.
2. Final exam will be on 31 May 2014 at 2100hrs.
B. Announced short quizzes may be given on material that has been covered in the current class (or previous material not previously evaluated).
C. Occasionally a student will find it unavoidable to be absent from an exam or quiz. Only students with excused absences will be permitted to take make-up exams/quizzes. Unexcused absences will result in a zero for the exam missed. The policy of the college is clearly stated in the catalog. A doctor's note is required in case of an illness.
D. Examinations will consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching) or subjective (short answer and essay) questions, or a combination of both types. Students majoring in Military Science must be able to communicate both orally and in written form, thus some questions requiring the composition and writing of an essay answer will be required.
VI. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATION
EXAM POINTS POINTS GRADES
Quizzes 200 900-1000 A=4 pts/sem hr
Mid-Term Exam 300 800- 899 B=3 pts/sem hr
Final exam 400 700- 799 C=2 pts/sem hr
Participation 100 600- 699 D=1 pt/sem hr
0- 599 F=0 pts/sem hr
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TOTAL 1000
A student must take the final examination to receive a grade for the course.
(It is the student's responsibility to complete the course requirements as defined in the syllabus. Each requirement should contain the methodology for evaluating and grading the student's accomplishment of the requirement. The total grade for the course should be a compilation of the grades from each of the major course requirements.)
VI. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR
A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for more details, at http://europe.ctcd.edu/library/catalog.php.
B. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for
Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated Student
Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal, state, and/or
Institutional financial aid.
Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title IV (Financial Aid Programs), a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.
C. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative or the Student Services Officer for that region.
Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of 75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for Non-attendance.”
D. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may also be assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with supporting documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade. This date can be determined by the instructor but must be within 45 days of the course end date. After completion of the work the instructor can then change the grade of “IP” to the appropriate letter grade. If this work is not completed by the specified date the instructor will change the grade to “F”.
E. Cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices will be turned off while the student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.
F. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.
G. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
VII. COURSE OUTLINE:
A. Unit One: U.S. Army, 18 MAY 2014 18-2200 hrs
1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
a. Identify all Army Rank and Unit Structures.
b. Identify all Army Active Divisions.
c. Comprehend and identify the branches of the Army.
d. Identify the military symbols for each branch.
2. Learning Activities:
a. Classroom lecture/discussion.
b. Student homework/study.
c. Daily Quiz- 2130hrs
3. Training Aids and Equipment:
a. Vu-graph, screen, and overhead slides.
b. Classroom writing boards/classroom facilities.
B. Unit Two: Full Spectrum Operations, 24 MAY 2014 18-2200 hrs
1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to: a. Comprehend and define the nine Principles of War.
b. Identify and define the Tenets of Army Operations. (Tenants of Unified Land Operations)
c. Understand and define the Elements of Combat Power.
2. Learning Activities:
a. Classroom lecture/discussion.
b. Student homework/study.
c. Daily Quiz- 2000hrs
d. Mid-Term Exam-2100hrs
3. Training Aids and Equipment:
a. Vu-graph, screen, and overhead slides.
b. Classroom writing boards/classroom facilities.
C. Unit Three: Offensive and Defensive Operations, 25 MAY 2014 18-2200 hrs
1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
a. Identify various purposes and phases of offensive operations.
b. Describe movement and attack techniques.
c. Identify the purposes and characteristics of defensive fundamentals.
d. Describe defensive techniques.
2. Learning Activities:
a. Classroom lecture/ discussion.
b. Student homework/study.
c. . Daily Quiz- 2130hrs
3. Training Aids and Equipment:
a. Vu-graph, screen, and overhead slides, if available.
b. Classroom writing boards & facilities.
D. Unit Four: The Military Map and Grid System, 31 MAY 2014 18-2200 hrs
1. Unit Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
a. Define a map and identify marginal information on a military map.
b. Describe the military grid system.
c. Locate points on a military map using six and eight place grid coordinates.
d. Correctly measure distances.
2. Learning Activities:
a. Classroom lecture/demonstrations.
b. Practical exercises and problem solving.
c. Student homework/study.
c. Daily Quiz- 2000hrs
d. FINAL Exam-2100hrs
3. Training Aids and Equipment:
a. Vu-graph, screen, and overhead slides, if available.
b. Military map, protractor, and ruler.
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