Military Science (MILS)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
MILS 101. Leadership and Adventure I1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Description: Introduction to the Army, military skills and leadership skills. Role of the Army and opportunities as an Army officer. Adventure training with rappelling, marksmanship, and land navigation exercises.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 102. Leadership and Adventure II1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Description: Introduction to the Army, military skills and leadership skills. Role of the Army and opportunities as an Army officer. Adventure training with rappelling, marksmanship, and land navigation exercises.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 111. Army Physical Fitness I1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate, and execute a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 112. Army Physical Fitness II1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 201. Intermediate Leadership Skill Development I2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 101 and MILS 102, or faculty consent.
Description: Introduction to principles and techniques of military leadership and professionalism with continued emphasis on military skill development.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 202. Intermediate Leadership Skill Development II2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 101 and MILS 102, or faculty consent.
Description: Introduction to principles and techniques of military leadership and professionalism with continued emphasis on military skill development.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 205. Level 1 Modern Army Combatives (MAC)2 Units
Prerequisite(s): ; All participants must be a Contracted Cadet, currently enrolled and in good standing in the ROTC Program.
Description: Level 1 MAC follows FM 3-25.150 in order to train the use of different levels force in a replicated environment where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Graduates of the course receive MAC Level 1 Certification which is applicable to all Army units..
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 210. Special Topics in Military Science1-3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Description: Special topics not otherwise covered in the program.
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MILS 211. Army Physical Fitness III1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 212. Army Physical Fitness IV1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): Students must furnish medical clearance statement prior to participation.
Description: Students learn to plan, coordinate and execute a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of the master fitness trainer. Emphasis is placed on developing and executing a program that adheres to the principles and components of physical fitness.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 301. Leadership and Management3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 101, MILS 102, MILS 201, and MILS 202; or faculty consent.
Description: Principles and techniques of military leadership, to include: military instruction; employment of small unit weapons; and analysis of military professionalism and ethics.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 302. Theory and Dynamics of the Military Team3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 or faculty consent.
Description: Theory and dynamics of small unit operations to include: land navigation; artillery fire support procedures; small unit tactics and leadership procedures; individual protective measures; and oral communications.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 305. Special Topics in Military Science3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Description: Special topics not otherwise covered in the program.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 308. Survey of American Military History3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: A critical understanding of the history that has brought our military to this point. An examination of American History independent of the political, social, economic and religious factors and focus on the military tenets as outlined by the Combat Studies Institute (CSI) of the U.S. Army.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 311. Army Physical Fitness I1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Description: Planning, coordination and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 312. Army Physical Fitness II1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Description: Planning, coordination, and execution of a physical fitness program under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 401. Mission Command and the Army Profession3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 and MILS 302.
Description: Explore and understand how to apply the concepts of Mission Command, the Operations Process, and Unit Training Management in order to prepare and effectively lead units in complex situations of current military operations. Examine how the Army Profession and the Uniform Code of Military Justice enables leaders to build and maintain effective and morally sound teams.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 402. Mission Command and the Company Grade Officer3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): MILS 401.
Description: Examine the dynamics of leading in complex, ambiguous environments through United Land Operations; Explore the Art of Command, Ethical Decision Making and Sustaining and building Resilient teams. Conduct a Staff Ride analyzing a Civil War Battle.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 405. Special Topics in Military Science1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: PT course for completion cadets that have completed all Army ROTC program requirements for commissioning, but are still completing degree requirements for graduating.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 410. Independent Study in Military Science and Leadership1-6 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): MILS 301 and MILS 302.
Description: Students are under guidance and confer with the Professor of Military Science (PMS) on approved topics. A written paper or report is required and will be maintained in the Office of the PMS. In order to be eligible for this course, students must be granted permission from the PMS, have a program GPA of 3.0, or a GPA of 3.5 in the department, and at least 18 semester hours credit in the department.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 411. Army Physical Fitness III1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Description: Planning, coordination, and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MILS 412. Army Physical Fitness IV1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Description: Planning, coordination and execution of a physical fitness program, under the direct supervision of a master fitness trainer.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
