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[Course] DS310 [Title] TACTICS [Crdts] 3 [Department] Department of Military Instruction [Scope] 
Tactics is the employment of units in combat. This course provides an in-depth study of the art and science of tactics, mission analysis, as well as military decision making at the tactical level of war. DS310 is required for students majoring in Defense and Strategic Studies (DSS) and is open to students outside of DSS as an elective. Regardless of academic major or future branch, the study of tactics is applicable and necessary for all who intend on succeeding in the profession or arms. DS310 presents the course material in three blocks of instruction. Block I, the Fundamental of Tactics, focuses on the evolution of the art and science of tactics, as well as the doctrine governing US Army tactics. Block II explores the various tactical environments of conventional units conducting conventional operations. Block III looks at the tactical environments of conventional units confronted with irregular warfare (IW) environments. This block also highlights the emerging importance and associated complexities of conventional units involved in Foreign Internal Defense (FID), aka Military Transition Teams (MTT).
USMA Course Offerings Fall 2012-2013 :: Academics :: USNA
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