2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue 
    
    Jun 17, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue
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MS 401  -  The Army Officer

(3.00 cr.)

Focuses on the development of an Army officer committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history. It is an academically challenging course where cadets develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in multidomain operations. Cadets also learn to plan, resource, and assess training at the small unit level using the Training Management Process. At the conclusion of this course, cadets are familiar with the Operations Process and Planning, conducting Unit Training, Multidomain Operations, and Unit Readiness.

The course produces a leader of character possessing a professional identity committed to the Army ethic and profession and a moral exemplar, prepared to be an Army leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, a skilled critical thinker, problem solver, team builder, a skilled oral and written communicator with knowledge of training management and Army Doctrine, and a leader committed to the ideal that America and its founding documents remain the most powerful force for good in human history.

Prerequisite: MS 301 , MS 302 .
Concurrent Requisite: MS 009 MS 099 , MS 499 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually



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