This course provides cadets with the foundation of military and tactical knowledge necessary for future field training and development in subsequent military science courses. Cadets learn fundamental Army unit organizations, capabilities and missions as well as an understanding of the roles of NCOs and Officers. Cadets gain an understanding of the principles of war, Troop Leading Procedures, the orders process, map reading, and capabilities and effects of squad level weapon systems. The course emphasizes tactical planning and communication of plans using common operational terms and graphics in order to build tactical problem solving skills at the small unit level. Cadets who have successfully completed MS100, will understand their role as Soldiers and will have demonstrated the ability to function effectively as a member of a Squad.
