MSL 201:

1

• Course Objectives
• Leadership
• Describe the four basic phases of team building
• Illustrate significant traits and behaviors of
  historical military leaders
• Values and Ethics
• Recognize the historical basis of Army values
• Illustrate the four tenets of the Warrior Ethos
• Personal Development
• Deliver a formal information briefing
• List the types and elements of interpersonal
  communication
• Officership
• Describe rank, structure, duties, and traditions
• Explain the Principles of War
• Tactics and Techniques

MSL 201 Innovative Team Leadership
Overview MSL 201 explores the dimensions of
creative and innovative tactical leadership
strategies and styles by examining team dynamics
and two historical leadership theories that form
the basis of the Army leadership framework (trait
and behavior theories). Cadets practice aspects
of personal motivation and team building in the
context of planning, executing, and assessing
team exercises and participating in leadership
labs. Focus is on continued development of the
knowledge of leadership values and attributes
through an understanding of Army rank, structure,
and duties and basic aspects of land navigation
and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible
context for learning the Soldiers Creed and
Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary
operating environment (COE).
2

• Course Objectives
• Leadership
• Illustrate dimensions of transformational and
  situational leadership
• Explain your personal approach to leadership
• Values and Ethics
• Identify the goals of the Army Consideration of
  Others (CO2) program
• Analyze the relationship between Army values,
  leadership, and CO2
• Personal Development
• Develop team mission statement and goals
• Explain ways to establish priorities and avoid
  distracters
• Practice effective writing techniques
• Officership
• Explain the relationship between leadership,
  values, and officership
• Tactics and Techniques

MSL 202 Foundations of Tactical Leadership
Overview MSL 202 examines the challenges of
leading tactical teams in the complex
contemporary operating environment (COE). The
course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis,
patrolling, and operation orders. Further study
of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership
framework explores the dynamics of adaptive
leadership in the context of military
operations. MSL 202 provides a smooth transition
into MSL 301. Cadets develop greater self
awareness as they assess their own leadership
styles and practice communication and team
building skills. COE case studies give insight
into the importance and practice of teamwork and
tactics in real-world scenarios.