Department of Military Instruction Overview

Department of Military Instruction Overview 1

Required Courses For Graduation MS Core Courses (100, 200, 300) Cadet Basic Training (CBT) Cadet Field Training (CFT) Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) West Point Leader Detail Individual Advanced Development (IAD) Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) MX 400: Officership 2

47-month Military Program Summer Academic Year MIAD R Day CBT Cadet Basic Training 6 wks CFT 4 th Class (Plebe) Military Science 100 Introduction to Warfighting (1 semester Shoot, Move, Communicate) 3 rd Class (Yearling) Individual Advanced Development Cadet Field Training 6 wks WP Leader Detail (60%/40%) West Point Leader Detail 4-6 weeks CLDT (20%/80%) CTLT (40%/60%) Military Science 200 Fundamentals of Small Unit Operations (1 semester Building the Base of Military Science) 2 nd Class (Cow) Military Science 300 Platoon Operations (1 semester Applying Military Science to Tactical Problems) 1 st Class (Firstie) Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) 4wks Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) 3.5 wks MX400 Officership Capstone (1 semester) MIAD Selection Sandhurst Competition 3

MD100 Cadet Basic Training Receive, integrate and train New Cadets in fundamental military skills in order to transition them from civilians to soldiers and to prepare them for acceptance into the Corps of Cadets. Four dimensions of New Cadet Development Intellectual Military (Individual Solider Skills) Physical Character Assessment Criteria Qualify on individual weapon Individual Land Nav Course Tactical Combat Casualty Care Basic Communications Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Training Cadet Character Development Program Army Personal Fitness Test (Minimum 50 points in each event) Not miss 5 or more days of training Crucible Events Reception Day Drill Test March Out Field Training Exercise March Back Basic Rifle Marksmanship Hand Grenades CBRN Land Navigation

47-month Military Program MIAD Summer CBT Cadet Basic Training 6 wks CFT 4 th Class (Plebe) 3 rd Class (Yearling) Academic Year Military Science 100 Introduction to Warfighting (1 semester Shoot, Move, Communicate) Individual Advanced Development Cadet Field Training 6 wks WP Leader Detail (60%/40%) West Point Leader Detail 4-6 weeks CLDT (20%/80%) CTLT (40%/60%) Military Science 200 Fundamentals of Small Unit Operations (1 semester Building the Base of Military Science) 2 nd Class (Cow) Military Science 300 Platoon Operations (1 semester Applying Military Science to Tactical Problems) 1 st Class (Firstie) Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) 4wks Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) 3.5 wks MX400 Officership Capstone (1 semester) MIAD Selection Sandhurst Competition 5

MS100 Introduction to Warfighting The focus of MS 100 is to provide cadets with the foundation of military and tactical knowledge necessary for future field training and development in subsequent Military Science courses. Cadets will gain a solid foundation built on basic Army concepts such as Shoot, Move, Communicate, and Survive. Cadets will also learn fundamental Army unit organizations, capabilities and missions, and develop an understanding of the roles of NCOs and Officers. Cadets who have successfully completed MS100 will understand their role as Soldiers and will be well prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency at Cadet Field Training. Course Outcomes Understand Army Organizations and basic branches within the U.S. Army Familiarized with the capabilities and employment of US Army basic weapon systems Familiarized with Map Reading/Land Navigation and Military Movement/Maneuver Understand Tactical Combat Casualty Care framework Familiarized with Tactical Communication to include equipment, reporting, and adjusting indirect fire Exposed to the common language of Army Doctrine (Operational terms & graphics) Familiarized with the Troop Leading Procedures and communicating tactical information Can derive and brief a squad level warning order Field Instruction Machine Gun Theory Range Cards

47-month Military Program MIAD Summer R Day CBT Cadet Basic Training 6 wks CFT 4 th Class (Plebe) 3 rd Class (Yearling) Academic Year Military Science 100 Introduction to Warfighting (1 semester Shoot, Move, Communicate) Individual Advanced Development Cadet Field Training 6 wks WP Leader Detail (60%/40%) West Point Leader Detail 4-6 weeks CLDT (20%/80%) CTLT (40%/60%) Military Science 200 Fundamentals of Small Unit Operations (1 semester Building the Base of Military Science) 2 nd Class (Cow) Military Science 300 Platoon Operations (1 semester Applying Military Science to Tactical Problems) 1 st Class (Firstie) Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) 4wks Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) 3.5 wks MX400 Officership Capstone (1 semester) MIAD Selection Sandhurst Competition 7

Military Individual Advanced Development (MIAD) Enhances cadets technical and tactical proficiency as well as providing leadership opportunities which emulates that of MD400. Military Courses Basic Airborne Course (125 slots) Air Assault (720 slots) Competitive Course Options Chilean Mountain Schools Summer Military Mountaineer Sapper Leader Course French Commando School French Airborne School Georgian Mountain School SERE Jungle Operations Training Course Basic Mountaineering Course Air Assault Basic Airborne French Commando School Chilean Mountain School

ML100 Cadet Field Training Train rising 3rd Class Cadets in BOLC-A Tasks and mentor them as Team Leaders in order to prepare them for leadership roles in the coming academic years. Four dimensions of Cadet Development Leadership (Team Ldr) Military (Individual SQD Tasks) Physical Character Assessment Criteria Qualify on individual weapon Individual land navigation Call for Fire & Adjust FIre Operate as a Team Leader Function as a MOS Water Obstacle Course (Go/No Go) Branch Familiarization Engineers Artillery Armor Aviation Infantry Crucible Events Field Training Exercise Water/Confidence Obstacle Course Run Back Basic Rifle Marksmanship Aviation Training Call for Fire (105mm) Call for Fire (81mm)

MS200 Small Unit Operations The focus of MS200 is to build strong, confident tactical decision-makers who understand U.S. Army Doctrine and are able to apply deliberate thought and common sense in solving tactical problems. Decisiveness, adaptability, and strength of character are essential for a commissioned officer charged with leading American Soldiers in combat. Course Objectives Demonstrate the ability to make tactical decisions under pressure with limited information and limited time. Identify and understand tactical mission tasks, purposes, and how to nest units tasks and purposes. Effectively analyze terrain, weather, and enemy capabilities to effectively frame the tactical problem. Identify the principles behind small unit tactics and apply them to mission planning. Describe and apply the troop leading procedures, examine tactical mission planning, and effectively communicate that plan.

MD300 West Point Leader Detail Purpose: To learn and experience the roles and functions of non-commissioned officers and officers while training and leading their subordinates and while maintaining unit readiness. Course Learning Objectives Preparing, conducting, leading, and assessing training and presenting instruction Unit physical fitness Demonstrating and holding subordinates accountable for maintenance and accountability of equipment Administrative, logistic, and maintenance functions of a unit Leading ethical development and implementing a healthy command climate Course Offerings Cadet Basic Training 1 or 2 Cadet Field Training 1 or 2 Cadet Leader Development Training or Air Assault Support Cadre Cadet Candidate Basic Training or Summer Leader Experience Summer Garrison Regiment 14

MS300 Platoon Operations The focus of MS300 is to build strong, confident tactical decision-makers who understand U.S. Army Doctrine and are able to apply creative thinking and common sense in solving tactical problems. Course Objectives Demonstrate an understanding of Army operational doctrine and small unit tactics. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and extract pertinent information from higher headquarters orders, and apply this information to tactical problems. Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate a tactical course of action both verbally and visually. Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the troop leading procedures to planning a tactical operation. Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the principals of direct fire planning, and effectively employ organic and attached weapon systems. Demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively plan for and leverage various battlefield assets at the platoon level. Demonstrate an understanding of the Law of War, Rules of Engagement and the Code of Conduct in accordance with FM 27-10 and AR 350-30.

ML300 Cadet Leader Development Training Assess rising 1st Class and selected rising 2nd Class Cadets leadership abilities while conducting platoon operations using the three focus areas: Leads under stress, tactical problem solving and individual technical proficiency. Three dimensions of Development Leadership (PL/PSG) Military (Small Unit Operations) Character Assessment Criteria Must complete at least 3 graded positions Leads Under Stress Tactical Problem Solving Individual Technical Proficiency Crucible Events 12 Day Field Problem Air Assault Infiltration Defensive Operations Troop Leading Procedures Field Planning

MD400 Cadet Troop Leader Training CTLT provides upper class cadets with realistic leadership experiences in the Operating Force. Assessments CONUS CTLT Assessed by a member of the hosting unit CoC. MPSC Grade and unofficial OER. Course Outcomes Understanding the command, training, administrative, and logistical functions of a company-level unit and the responsibilities of newly-assigned lieutenants Familiarity with the on- and off-duty environment of a junior officer. Development of leadership skills in a unsupervised environment where the cadet is individually responsible for their performance, conduct, military competence and physical fitness OCONUS CTLT

Sandhurst Competition World Class Military Skills Competition (62 Teams) Intent / Desired Outcomes (in order of importance): Leader Development Showcase Military Skills/Excellence Build Relationships/Camraderie Win Team Composition (9-member Squad) 9 x Primaries; 2 x Alternates One female minimum Recent and/or Upcoming Participants: Britain's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) Canada's Royal Military College (RMC) Australian Royal Military College Duntroon Japan; Jordan Qatar; Chile Colombia; Germany Latvia; Mexico Thailand; Republic of Korea Nigeria; New Zealand Also Participating: Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and the top 8 Teams from ROTC (e.g. Texas A&M, Johns Hopkins, Univ. of Alabama, Michigan State, Univ. of Texas-Austin; Gonzaga, etc.) Physically & mentally demanding course; 2-day event that stresses tactical skills, leadership, fitness and ability to adapt

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The Branching Program Goals Meet the needs of the Army by aligning cadets skills, knowledge, and behavior (talent) with branch talent demands. Give Branch Commandants a voice in the process. Enhance the quality of cadets branching decisions by engaging in a four-year branch mentoring process, integrated with WPLDS. Promote cadet satisfaction with branching, by mentoring them toward better-informed branch preferences. Retain OML as the branching foundation, with the authority to deviate to better meet the needs of the Army. 24

How Your Cadet Receives His/Her Career Field (Branch) Input #1: Order of Merit List (Class Rank) Academic / Physical / Military / Character scores (GPA) Input #2: Cadet Branch Preferences Cadets input their branch preferences six times over four years Goal is for them to regularly reflect on their interests Sixth preference is final Input #3: Career Field Talent Priorities Each of the Army s 17 Career Fields define their talent priorities 70% of USMA Graduates must branch six largest branches Infantry, Armor, Aviation, Engineer, Air Defense, and Field Artillery Branch Detail Input #4: Individual Cadet Talents Cadet File Talent Assessment test Tactical Officer Evaluation Branch Education & Mentorship Plebe: Talent Assessment test Preference #1 Yearling: Preference #2 Cow: Talent Assessment test Preference #3 Preference #4 Tactical Officer Evaluation Branch Commandant Feedback Firstie: Preference #5 Preference #6 Branch Night Post Night Graduation & Commissioning 25

Posting & Transition Timeline Post slots are determined by Army needs, cadet preference, and updated OML. Cadets are notified of your assignments on Post Night. Post Selection Overview Brief (6 DEC) Branch Meeting #1 (8 JAN) Post Forum (19 JAN) Post Night (7 FEB) Branch Meeting #2 (20 MAR) Finance/S1 Brief (5 APR) Trans/ACS Brief (18 APR) CST Brief (TBD) Branch Meeting #3 (01 MAY) Grad (26 MAY) DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY Winter Break BOLC Selection RFO Production Spring Break Transition and Preparation ID Special Population Finalize Summer Plans PADSO Signing 06 DEC Branching Results Brief and Posting Overview 08 JAN Branch Meeting #1: Post update/ Post Forum ROE/ Special population update 19 JAN Post Forum: Staff and Faculty engagement / Post education Q&A 07 FEB Post Night 20 MAR Branch Meeting #2: Special population update, RFO & orders review 05 APR Finance Brief / S1 18 APR Transportation Brief / ACS TBD CST 2LT Assignment Brief 01 MAY Branch Meeting #3: Transition overview, career progression (HRC), BOLC Orientation 40

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