PL300 (Military Leadership) is a multidisciplinary study of leadership within military organizations. Cadets gain a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of the behavioral and organizational sciences, which they apply to develop their own leadership skills, cultivate leadership abilities in others, and enhance the effectiveness of military organizations. The course surveys a carefully selected set of the most relevant and useful ideas, concepts, theories and knowledge from these sciences. A representative list of topics explored includes: leadership
development, character and its development, power and influence, team dynamics,
organizational change, and transformational leadership. In addition to applying knowledge of these topics, cadets develop a leadership portfolio which helps refine and inform their personal approach to leading. The portfolio includes several assignments that require personal reflection, critical thinking, and mentor engagement. PL300 is designed to maximize cadets' practical application of theory in their roles as leaders in the Corps of Cadets and as future Army officers.
