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PL471 COURSE DETAILS


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PL471 (Version: 2026 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL471 LEADERSHIP IN COMBAT 2026 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
PL471 provides an interdisciplinary examination of leadership in combat at the tactical level. The course establishes a theoretical foundation for understanding the human dimension of combat and investigates the factors that influence effective leadership of soldiers in high-stress, dynamic environments. Cadets will engage with a diverse collection of readings, films, first-hand accounts from combat veterans, and guided self-study to critically analyze leadership challenges and strategies in combat situations. Emphasis is placed on developing insights and skills essential for leading soldiers under the unique pressures of military operations.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

PL471 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL300 2018 1 1 Y
  PL350 2021 1 2 Y

PL471 (Version 2026-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2026 - 1 2 11 22 21 0 1 N Hours

2026 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours

2027 - 1 2 18 36 17 0 19 N Hours

2028 - 1 2 18 36 17 0 19 N Hours

2029 - 2 2 19 38 0 0 38 N Hours

2029 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 N Hours


PL471 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL471 LEADERSHIP IN COMBAT 2019 2 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
PL 471 examines leadership in combat at the tactical level from an interdisciplinary perspective. It first seeks to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding human dimensions of combat, and then explores some of the factors that influence the leadership of soldiers in combat through a collection of readings, film, and first-hand discussions with combat veterans. Cadets examine four case studies and conduct a comparative analysis of two combat leaders.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As specified by professor.

PL471 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL300 2018 1 1 Y
  PL350 2021 1 2 Y

PL471 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL471 LEADERSHIP IN COMBAT 2004 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
PL 471 examines leadership in combat at the tactical level from an interdisciplinary perspective. It first seeks to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding human dimensions of combat, and then explores some of the factors that influence the leadership of soldiers in combat through a collection of readings, film, and first-hand discussions with combat veterans. Cadets examine four case studies and conduct a comparative analysis of two combat leaders.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As specified by professor.

PL471 COURSE REQUISITES


None