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DS350 COURSE DETAILS


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DS350 (Version: 2025 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
DS350 STRAT & PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATN 2025 1 Military Instruction 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Leaders must possess the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. DS350 is grounded in the application of sound communication and narrative techniques relevant to the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war. The course introduces the concept of information as an element of national power used to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. It then turns to how narratives are used to develop and execute strategy. Cadets gain foundational knowledge of how information is used to develop understanding, communicate, and act decisively. Students study interactions between the military and the media to understand influence campaigns and their effects during competition and conflict. The course culminates in crafting communication plans to tackle vital strategic challenges. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical application, cadets learn to develop strategic communication plans, engage with media effectively, and leverage information as a dynamic element of combat power.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

DS350 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MS350 2010 1 1 Y

DS350 (Version 2025-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2025 - 1 3 18 54 35 0 19 N Hours

2025 - 2 2 19 38 28 0 10 N Hours

2025 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2026 - 1 3 18 54 19 0 35 N Hours

2026 - 2 2 18 36 21 0 15 N Hours

2026 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2027 - 1 1 18 18 12 0 6 N Hours

2027 - 2 2 19 38 5 0 33 N Hours

2028 - 1 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2028 - 2 2 19 38 0 0 38 N Hours


DS350 (Version: 2023 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
DS350 PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS 2023 2 Military Instruction 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
Strategic thinkers and leaders must possess the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. DS350 is grounded in the application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war. The course introduces communication and persuasion theories and techniques applicable for the proper delivery of messages in a professional organization, beginning by building cadets' public speaking and presentation abilities. Cadets then gain foundational knowledge in the dynamics of negotiations, applying their persuasion skills in various simulation exercises. The course then turns to the study of the interactions between the military and the media to understand their influence on the contemporary battlefield. The course culminates with the development of communication synchronization plans aimed at addressing key strategic issues.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graded speeches; graded negotiation simulations; graded mock media exercise with subsequent written assignment; graded research paper and presentation.

DS350 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MS350 2010 1 1 Y

DS350 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
DS350 PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS 2019 2 Military Instruction 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
DS350 is a communication course grounded in application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical and strategic levels of war as well as communication techniques applicable for the proper delivery and reception of messages in a professional organization.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Four graded presentations (2 X Informative, 1 X Persuasive, 1 X research paper presentation.) One trip section to NYC to Fox News/CNN.

DS350 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MS350 2010 1 1 Y

DS350 (Version: 2017 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
DS350 PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS 2017 1 Military Instruction 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
DS350 is a communication course grounded in application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical and strategic levels of war as well as communication techniques applicable for the proper delivery and reception of messages in a professional organization.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Four graded presentations (2 X Informative, 1 X Persuasive, 1 X research paper presentation.) One trip section to NYC to Fox News/CNN.

DS350 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MS350 2010 1 1 Y

DS350 (Version: 2012 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
DS350 MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS 2012 1 Military Instruction 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
DS350 is a communication course grounded in application of sound communication techniques relevant to the tactical and strategic levels of war as well as communication techniques applicable for the proper delivery and reception of messages in a professional organization.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Four graded presentations (2 X Informative, 1 X Persuasive, 1 X research paper presentation.) One trip section to NYC to Fox News/CNN.

DS350 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  MS350 2010 1 1 Y