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Brigade Tactical Dept
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14 Courses


COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD100 2014-0 CADET BASIC TRAINING 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE New Cadets negotiate a demanding training regimen in soldiering and cadetship. The New Cadet makes the transition into the Corps of Cadets and learns the standards of behavior and values consistent with the mission of the United States Military Academy. The New Cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and summer Tactical Officer during each of two details and receives a grade for MD100, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
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COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD101 2014-1 4TH CLASS MILITARY PERF I 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Fourth Class cadets learn to be a follower and to support the chain of command and to develop understanding of and commitment to the duty concept. Fourth Class cadets serve as members of a squad in their assigned companies. The Fourth Class cadet's primary task is to strive for individual excellence in academic, military, and physical activities while developing teamwork among their classmates. The Fourth Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD101, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
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2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD102 2014-2 4TH CLASS MILITARY PERF II 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Fourth Class cadets learn to be a follower and to support the chain of command and to develop understanding of and commitment to the duty concept. Fourth Class cadets serve as members of a squad in their assigned companies. The Fourth Class cadet's primary task is to strive for increased individual excellence in academic, military, and physical activities while optimizing the teamwork among their classmates. The Fourth Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD102, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
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2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD200 2014-0 CADET FIELD TRAINING 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Third Class cadets participate in a demanding training program which further develops proficiency in Pre-Commissioning Tasks and exposes the Third Class cadet to tactical tasks that require teamwork. Various training situations provide opportunities for Third Class cadets to serve as leaders where they are observed by the cadet chain of command and officers. The Third Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and summer Tactical Officer during each of two details and receives a grade for MD200, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2025 0
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2027 0

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD201 2008-1 3RD CLASS MILITARY PERF I 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Third Class cadets serve as team leaders. They learn to lead others by exercising responsibility for the professional development of one or two subordinates, while serving as a member of a larger military unit. Drawing on recent experiences as Fourth Class cadets, Third Class cadets offer expertise and counsel which facilitates the transition process and development of cadet privates. The Third Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officers and receives a grade for MD201, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
2025 2
2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD202 2014-1 3RD CLASS MILITARY PERF II 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Third Class cadets serve as team leaders. They learn to lead others by exercising responsibility for the professional development of one or two subordinates, while serving as a member of a larger military unit. Drawing on recent experiences as Fourth Class cadets, Third Class cadets offer expertise and counsel which further facilitates the transition process and development of cadet privates. The Third Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officers and receives a grade for MD202, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
2025 2
2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD300 2014-0 WEST POINT DETAIL CHAIN OF CMD 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE First and Second Class cadets will serve as members of the cadet Chain of Command for a West Point Leader Detail. First Class cadets, as Senior NCOs or officers, learn the basic duties and responsibilities of a commissioned officer by leading in a cadet summer training assignment. They set the example for all subordinates by establishing and attaining sound goals, maintaining standards of behavior, and demonstrating values within the organization. They develop subordinates in such a fashion as to foster teamwork, cohesion, and the desire to excel in all areas of endeavor. Second Class cadets serve as cadet noncommissioned officers. This affords them the opportunity to learn and experience the roles and functions of non-commissioned officers in military units while training and leading their subordinates in both individual and collective training. First and Second Class cadets are evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receive a grade for MD300, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD301 2008-1 2ND CLASS MILITARY PERF I 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Second Class cadets serve in cadet NCO leadership and staff positions in the Corps of Cadets. Second Class cadets lead through subordinate leaders; that is, they lead small military units in which they exercise responsibility for other members through their influence upon subordinate leaders. The Second Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD301, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
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2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD302 2008-2 2ND CLASS MILITARY PERF II 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE Second Class cadets serve in cadet NCO leadership and staff positions in the Corps of Cadets. Second Class cadets lead through subordinate leaders; they lead small military units in which they exercise responsibility for other members through their influence upon subordinate leaders. The Second Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD302, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
2025 1
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2026 1
2026 2
2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD400 2014-0 CDT TRP LEADERSHIP TNG (CTLT) 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE First and second class cadets learn the basic duties and responsibilities of a commissioned and noncommissioned officer by leading in an active Army unit during CTLT. CTLT provides first and second class cadets with a realistic leadership environment to observe, while performing duties normally given newly assigned second lieutenants in the active Army. In CTLT, the cadet is evaluated by the officer chain of command in his/her unit and receives a MD400 grade of Pass/Fail.
2025 0
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COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD401 2014-1 1ST CLASS MILITARY PERF I 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE First Class cadets serve in First Sergeant, Command Sergeant Major or officer leadership positions from platoon through brigade level and learn to lead through their personal influence upon both a chain of command and staff. They learn that success as a leader is based on the performance of the unit and demonstrate their capacity to exercise personal self-discipline in the absence of close supervision. The First Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD401, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
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2026 1
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2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD402 2014-2 1ST CLASS MILITARY PERF II 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE First Class cadets serve in First Sergeant, Command Sergeant Major or officer leadership positions from platoon through brigade level and learn to lead through their personal influence upon both a chain of command and staff. They learn that success as a leader is based on the performance of the unit. They demonstrate their capacity to exercise personal self-discipline in the absence of close supervision. The First Class cadet is evaluated by the cadet chain of command and company Tactical Officer and receives a grade for MD402, which is a numerically weighted average of the submitted grades.
2024 2
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2026 1
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2027 1
2027 2

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD403 2014-1 CBT/CFT CADRE 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE MD403 is for First Class cadets who fail MD402 and are therefore placed in a conditioned status at the end of their First Class year. First Class cadets enrolled in MD403 will serve two consecutive details in either Cadet Basic Training or Cadet Field Training. The requirements outlined for MD300 apply to MD403; evaluation is conducted in the same fashion. The grades from each detail are each equally weighted and combined to derive an overall MD403 grade.
2025 0
2025 1
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2026 1
2027 0
2027 1

COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MD404 2008-1 1ST CL MILITARY PERF-DEC GR 0.0
(BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
Scope Offerings
SCOPE MD404 is offered to cadets who remain at the Academy beyond eight semesters and have participated in all previous military development courses. Cadet officers in MD404 will receive a grade based on performance and requirements specified in MD402. Evaluation is conducted in the same fashion as in MD402.
2024 2
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2027 2