Leadership, especially in the extremis of combat, is a junior military officer's essential competence and foremost-indeed, sacred-responsibility. This three-credit one semester course educates students in the fundamentals of military leadership at the small unit level (squad, platoon, company). The course takes a historical approach focusing on a selection of exemplary junior officers and non-commissioned officers and examines the principles, traits and practices exhibited by them in fulfilling their responsibilities and overcoming challenges. The class is required for the Military Leadership minor but is open to all students with an interest in the military, military history, martial and civic virtue, teams and team leadership. Students pursuing a commission are encouraged to take LDR 401 before LDR 402.
LDR 402: Military Leadership
Class Program