May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MSL 20200 - Army Doctrine And Decision Making



The course explores using analytical techniques, creative-thinking skills, and the Army problem-solving process to help with situational decision-making. Troop-leading procedures (TLP) and operational orders (OPORD) are used to explain Army Doctrine and symbology. Topics include using unified land operations, offensive operations, and defensive operations in squad-level tactics.

Preparation for Course
P: Sophomore or higher class standing.

Cr. 2 or 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Apply analytical techniques, creative-thinking skills, and the Army problem-solving process.
2. Explain Army doctrine and symbology, using TLPs and OPORDs.
3. Explain how squad tactics are used in unified land operations, offensive operations, and defensive operations.