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LEADERSHIP IN A COMPLEX WORLD
MS Leadership 420
Spring 2014
INSTRUCTOR:
Lieutenant Colonel Carl C. Meredith
University of Wisconsin at Whitewater
Army ROTC
McCutchan Hall, Room 421
Office Phone: 262-472-1727
School Email: mereditc@uww.edu
AKO Email: carl.meredith@us.army.mil
Cell (Emergencies: 414-405-1185)
CLASS MEETING:
***ARRANGED*** DTG: Staff Call: Tuesday’s 1230-1330 (1hr), Class Instruction: Thursday’s 1215-1415
(2hrs)
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays & Fridays 0930-1130 or by appointment
TEXTS OR MANUALS:
Text Book: Pearson Custom Publishing, Leadership in a Complex World, Military Science text (Provided).
Additional Text Required:
1. Patrick Lencioni, The Five Temptations of a CEO, available for purchase at the UWW Bookstore or
online
2. ATTP 5-0.1 Army Commander and Staff Officer Guide. Link:
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/view/100.ATSC/EFF31997-E33F-46A2-B639-BDD8270EE884-
1319121660400/toc.htm.
COURSE DESCRIPTION (OVERVIEW):
MSL 420 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the full
spectrum operations (FSO). You will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of
war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Additionally you will explore aspects of
interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support.
The course places significant emphasis on preparing you for BOLC B, and your first unit of assignment. It uses
case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare you to face the complex ethical and
practical demands of leading as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. This semester, you will:
Explore Military Professional Ethics and ethical decision making facing an Officer
Gain practical experience in Cadet battalion leadership roles
Demonstrate personal skills in operations and communications
Evaluate and develop MSL III small unit leaders and examine issues of force protection in FSO