RANGER CHALLENGE

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A Ranger Challenge Team is made up of nine people competing in various physically and mentally challenging events including rifle disassembly/assembly, an Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation (written and actual), grenade assault course, basic rifle marksmanship, obstacle course, one-rope bridge, radio assembly, and a ten-kilometer road march. Each year, Ranger Challenge teams across the country compete against each other in this two day competition. Lecture with Activity 2 hours. 002-8 LEADER’S TRAINING COURSE (BASIC CAMP) 2-8 credit hours A four -week opportunity to develop new skills, to grow personally and to qualify for enrollment in Army ROTC advanced courses. The Leader’s Training Course is a world-class leadership development program that will instill self -confidence and provide leadership skills for life. Prerequisite: Permission of the Professor of Military Science. MSL 2011 INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP LAB 1 credit hour Leadership laboratory is a weekly period emphasizing practical application of leadership and military skills. Activities include: rifle marksmanship, map reading and land navigation, team building exercises, physical conditioning and small unit tactics. The availa bility of an outdoor training area on campus and the proximity of Fort Sill allows students to get out of the classroom and apply the skills they have learned in fast -paced exercises. Participation in Leadership Lab and Physical Fitness training is optiona l for “Non -Contracted” cadets (but highly encouraged); mandatory for “Contracted” cadets. Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: Individual Leadership Studies (MSL 2012) or concurrent enrollment. MSL 2012 must be successfully completed before credit is given in this course.