The colloquium uses seminar discussions to analyze and debate issues of command and leadership, as well as the linkage of strategic, operational, and tactical objectives in historical and current military operations. Cadets apply the fundamentals learned through previous instruction in strategy, logistics, intelligence, tactics, and irregular warfare to historical campaigns as well as current military operations. Books and selected readings will expose cadets to commanders with different leadership styles, providing them the basis for discussion, and encouraging individual study of command and leadership. Cadets will also begin, or continue to gain, greater insight into their own personal philosophy of command and leadership. Topics may vary each year in accordance with cadet interest and faculty expertise.
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0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
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Special requirements
A comprehensive examination and a staff ride to a historical battlefield.
The colloquium uses seminar discussions to analyze and debate issues of command and leadership. Cadets will explore the different roles of a commander such as moral and ethical arbiter, tactician, warrior, and mentor. Cadets will develop a greater knowledge and understanding of the challenges, obligations, and responsibilities of leaders in the profession of arms. Books and selected readings will expose cadets to commanders with different leadership styles, providing them the basis for discussion, and encouraging individual study of command and leadership. Cadets will also begin, or continue to gain, greater insight into their own personal philosophy of command and leadership. Topics may vary each year in accordance with cadet interest and faculty expertise. The colloquium satisfies the 400-level course requirement for the military art and science field of study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Reflective journal, Gettysburg terrain walk, and cadet's presentation; compensatory time provided.
The colloquium uses seminar discussions to analyze and debate issues of command and leadership. Cadets will explore the different roles of a commander such as moral and ethical arbiter, tactician, warrior, and mentor. Cadets will develop a greater knowledge and understanding of the challenges, obligations, and responsibilities of leaders in the profession of arms. Books and selected readings will expose cadets to commanders with different leadership styles, providing them the basis for discussion, and encouraging individual study of command and leadership. Cadets will also begin, or continue to gain, greater insight into their own personal philosophy of command and leadership. Topics may vary each year in accordance with cadet interest and faculty expertise. The colloquium satisfies the 400-level course requirement for the military art and science field of study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A critical essay of 1500 words, Gettysburg terrain walk, and cadet's presentation; compensatory time provided.
