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MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

Military Instruction · 7 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2024-0
  • In effect
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the foundational tactical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in current and future operational environments. Fundamentals of Small Unit Operations builds upon the knowledge, competencies and experience cadets gain in MS100 and Cadet Field Training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit tactics to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises, mission briefing assignments, written assessments, and simulations lab activities. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 are able to apply problem solving techniques to unstructured tactical problems and scenarios, use and incorporate battle drills, demonstrate foundational military competencies, and execute principles of patrolling and planning in a multi-domain operational environment.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
Disqualifiers
one of
MS200 version 2024-0 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 29 19 551 531 0 20 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 28 18 504 488 0 16 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 34 20 680 577 0 103 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 30 23 690 641 0 49 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 32 18 576 0 0 576 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 30 18 540 0 0 540 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-1 Fall 29 19 551 0 0 551 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 29 20 580 0 0 580 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2022-0
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the foundational tactical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in current and future operational environments. Fundamentals of Army Operations builds upon the knowledge, competencies and experience cadets gain in MS100 and summer training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit operations in order to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises, and oral and written assessments. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 possess fundamental tactical planning and decision-making skills that prepare them for more challenging training in the field and in future military science courses.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the foundational tactical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in current and future operational environments. Fundamentals of Army Operations builds upon the knowledge, competencies and experience cadets gain in MS100 and summer training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit operations in order to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises, and oral and written assessments. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 possess fundamental tactical planning and decision-making skills that prepare them for more challenging training in the field and in future military science courses.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
MS100

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2018-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the foundational tactical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in current and future operational environments. Fundamentals of Army Operations builds upon the knowledge, competencies and experience cadets gain in MS100 and summer training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit operations in order to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises, and oral and written assessments. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 possess fundamental tactical planning and decision-making skills that prepare them for more challenging training in the field and in future military science courses.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
all of ML100, MS100

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL UNIT OPS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2016-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the foundational tactical knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in current and future operational environments. Fundamentals of Army Operations builds upon the knowledge, competencies and experience cadets gain in MS100 and summer training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit operations in order to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises, and oral and written assessments. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 possess fundamental tactical planning and decision-making skills that prepare them for more challenging training in the field and in future military science courses.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS: ARMY OPERATIONS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2010-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces cadets to the small unit leader's role in the Army by developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for adaptive leaders in administrative, training, and tactical environments. Fundamentals of Army Operations builds upon the knowledge and experience cadets gain in MS100 and summer training. It explores Army leadership, troop leading procedures, and small-unit operations in order to develop and hone decision-making skills. Throughout the course, cadets demonstrate their knowledge through a series of tactical decision exercises. Cadets who successfully complete MS200 possess fundamental tactical planning and decision-making skills that prepare them for more challenging training in the field and in future military science courses.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None

MS200 FUNDAMENTALS: ARMY OPERATIONS

  • 1.5 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2008-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course introduces the cadet to the small unit leader's role in the Army by describing the administrative and training requirements at the platoon level. Fundamentals of Army Operations explores the Army leadership doctrine, Army evaluation reporting systems, small unit supply operations, unit maintenance operations, training management, and Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs). As a result of this course, cadets will be able to describe basic administrative tasks and become better prepared to lead platoons in the Army. Additionally, cadets will demonstrate their knowledge through a series of practical exercises and tactical decision exercises (TDE).
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None