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The Basic Course is open to all students at Metropolitan State University of Denver and partner universities across the Auraria campus and surrounding area. Students may enroll in the 100- and 200-level Military Science courses with no military service obligation. These courses are designed to develop leadership skills thatÌýbenefitÌýstudents both during college and throughout their professional careers—whether they choose to pursue a commission in the United States Army or apply those skills in civilian leadership roles.Ìý

Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students learn foundational leadership concepts and essential soldier skills. Topics include leadership theory, problem solving, decision-making, teamwork, followership, goal setting, communication, physical fitness, and land navigation. Lessons are taught in a discussion-based seminar format that emphasizes collaboration, practical exercises, and real-world leadership scenarios. All students enrolled in Military Science courses alsoÌýparticipateÌýin a weekly Leadership Lab, where classroom concepts are applied in a practical training environment led by senior cadets and cadre.ÌýThese labs reinforce the skills learned in class and prepare cadets for future field training experiences.Ìý

Note: Placement credit for the Basic Course may be granted for students who have prior military experience or equivalent training. This may include prior military service, completion of Basic Training, or successful completion of Army ROTC Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky. These pathways allow qualified students to enter the program at an advanced level while continuing their leadership development within the ROTC curriculum.Ìý

Year 1 / MS1 (Fall)

This course is open to all University students and enrollment in the course does not require participation in Army ROTC

Introduction to various leadership styles and their effect on organizations; an introduction to the organization of the U.S. Army, its roles and missions,ÌýcustomsÌýand traditions; effective writing and oral presentation techniques; orienteering and the use ofÌýlensaticÌýcompass; principles of physical conditioning.ÌýÌýFor moreÌýinformation please visit our course curriculum page:Ìý

Year 1 / MS1 (Spring)

This course is open to all University students and enrollment in the course does not require participation in Army ROTC

Introduction to the basic principles of leadership; developing a personal leadership style; effective writing and speaking skills; introduction to leadership in small tactical units; fundamentals of first aid, landÌýnavigationÌýand marksmanship; principles of personal conditioning. For moreÌýinformationÌýplease visit our course curriculum page:

Year 2 / MS2 (Fall)

This course is open to all University students and enrollment in the course does not require participation in Army ROTC

A study of individual leadership styles and techniques, using historical case studies, to introduce the branches and specialties of the Army. The focus of this course is communication and goal setting in small organizations, effective writing and public speaking, and performance and evaluation as the leader of a five-member team requiredÌýtoÌýaccomplishÌýtasks in a practical setting. Students alsoÌýserveÌýa member of a 10-person team responsible forÌýaccomplishingÌýpractical military and team-building tasks in a field setting. For moreÌýinformationÌýplease visit our course curriculum page

Year 2 / MS2 (Spring)

This course focuses on analyzing missions toÌýdetermineÌýspecified and implied tasks; organizing and conducting a briefing, preparing a concise written directive (operations order), and detailing how a team willÌýaccomplish its tasks.ÌýCadet Profession Development Training are also components of this course. For moreÌýinformationÌýplease visit our course curriculum page

All Academic Levels Must Register For Labs Each Fall & Spring Semester

Contracted Army ROTC cadets at º£½ÇÉçÇø must register for Leadership Labs every semester. Students who are interested in contracting are or pursuing the program should also plan to enroll in the lab. This ensures cadets are integrated into the hands-on training and leadership development that supports success throughout the program. For more informationÌýplease visit our course curriculum page

Leadership Lab is a cornerstone of the Army ROTC experience at Metropolitan State University of Denver, giving cadets the opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in a hands-on, practical training environment. More than just a weekly event, lab is where cadets build confidence, develop leadership, and strengthen the soldier skills required to succeed both in the program and as future Army officers. It is designed to be progressive, purposeful, and challenging, helping cadets grow through repetition, teamwork, and real-world problem solving in a structured military setting.

The Advanced Course (MILR 300 and MILR 400) is designed for cadets who have completed the Basic Course requirements or an approved equivalent and are pursuing a commission as an officer in the United States Army. Cadets entering the Advanced Course are typically contracted with Army ROTC and preparing to attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer following their MS300 year.Ìý

Students who have prior military experience,ÌýpreviousÌýROTC participation, or who complete Basic Camp may be eligible to begin their ROTC journey at the MS300 level. Eligibility and placement areÌýdeterminedÌýon a case-by-case basis. For guidance on placement into the Advanced Course, please contact the º£½ÇÉçÇø Army ROTC Department forÌýadditionalÌýinformation.Ìý

Year 3 / MS3 (Fall)

MILRÌý300ÌýseriesÌýis the cornerstone year of the Army ROTC program, where cadets transition from learning leadership concepts to actively applying them in challenging training environments. The course focuses on developing leadership at the squad and platoon level through mission planning, operations orders, land navigation, and tactical decision-making. Throughout the year, cadets train in scenario-driven exercises designed to prepare them for Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, the Army’s primary evaluation of cadet leadership and readiness. By the end of MILR 300, cadets gain the experience and confidence needed to lead teams, communicate effectively under pressure, and prepare for commissioning as future Army officers. – Prereq:ÌýMILR 3052: Military Operations & Training IÌý

For moreÌýinformation please visit our course curriculum page.

Year 3 / MS3 (Spring)

MILRÌý300ÌýseriesÌýis the cornerstone year of the Army ROTC program, where cadets transition from learning leadership concepts to actively applying them in challenging training environments. The course focuses on developing leadership at the squad and platoon level through mission planning, operations orders, land navigation, and tactical decision-making. Throughout the year, cadets train in scenario-driven exercises designed to prepare them for Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox, the Army’s primary evaluation of cadet leadership and readiness. By the end of MILR 300, cadets gain the experience and confidence needed to lead teams, communicate effectively under pressure, and prepare for commissioning as future Army officers. – Prereq:ÌýMILR 3052: Military Operations & Training IÌý

For moreÌýinformation please visit our course curriculum page.

Year 4 / MS4 (Fall)

MILRÌý400 seriesÌýis the capstone course of the Army ROTC program, taken during aÌý³¦²¹»å±ð³Ù’sÌýsenior year after successfully completing Cadet Summer Training. In this course, cadets step into senior leadership roles within the battalion, helping plan training, mentorÌýunderclassmen, andÌýassistÌýcadre in executing events and operations. Classroom instruction focuses on higher-level leadership topics such as Army doctrine, ethics, military history, and the operational environment that new officers will face. The goal of MILR 400 is to prepare cadets to transition from student to commissioned officer, ready to lead Soldiers as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. Prereuqs –

Year 4 / MS4 (Fall)

MILRÌý400 seriesÌýis the capstone course of the Army ROTC program, taken during aÌý³¦²¹»å±ð³Ù’sÌýsenior year after successfully completing Cadet Summer Training. In this course, cadets step into senior leadership roles within the battalion, helping plan training, mentorÌýunderclassmen, andÌýassistÌýcadre in executing events and operations. Classroom instruction focuses on higher-level leadership topics such as Army doctrine, ethics, military history, and the operational environment that new officers will face. The goal of MILR 400 is to prepare cadets to transition from student to commissioned officer, ready to lead Soldiers as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. Prereuqs –