This course applies a sociological framework for analysis of the military within society. There are five levels of analysis: military as a product of societal and historical impact; military in relation to other societal institutions; military as an organization and profession; causes of small group combat effectiveness; and contemporary social issues as they affect the military (e.g., changing roles and missions, gender issues, civil-military relations). Cadets will leave this course with a better understanding of the range of issues confronting the military institution in a world of rapid societal change.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Research paper that applies course concepts to analysis of the current military. This paper is written in stages throughout the semester.
