MISC 402 - Mission Command and The Company Grade Officer

3 Credits

The Course explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations during Unified Land Operations I, II, and III. Examine the Art of Command and how to properly communicate with your Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) and Soldiers during Taking Charge 1, 2 and 3, and Developing Others (counseling). During Cultural Awareness and Cultural Property Protection (CPP), you will discuss numerous situations on how ethical decisions impact personnel and the unit mission. Through the understanding of your roles and responsibilities, you will learn about Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF), Being Ready and Resilient (R2C), and Individual and Family Readiness can assist you in preparing your Soldiers and their Families on reducing and managing stress during times of uncertainty. The course places significant emphasis on preparing you for the individual Basic Officer Leadership Course and your first unit of assignment. It uses mission command case studies and scenarios to prepare you to face the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. This semester, you will:

Identify the leader’s roles and responsibilities for enforcing Army policies and programs
Explore the dynamics of building a team prepared to handle any future operational environment and win
Examine the importance of understanding culture and how it can affect your unit and mission
Develop both oral and written communication skills by conducting a battle analysis and decision briefs