CJS 270 - War in the American Experience: Unconventional Warfare

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Studies the history and influence of American use of unconventional warfare from pre-colonial times to the present. Discusses elite units (Rangers, SEALS, etc.) and their effects on public opinion.

Note: Credit will not be given for CJS 270 and also HLS 270.

Course Outcomes:

Describe the role of and the influence of unconventional warfare operations on public opinion and culture
- Review unconventional units in the military
- Describe various types of unconventional units
- Discuss the evolution of some of the military units
Define the theory and describe the practice of unconventional warfare
- Explain the difference between conventional and unconventional warfare
- Convey the theory of unconventional warfare
- Conceptualize how unconventional warfare is practiced
Explain the evolution of unconventional units in the military
- Review unconventional units in the military
- Discuss the evolution of some of the military units
Characterize the types of unconventional units in the military
- Describe types of unconventional units
Chart unconventional warfare operations conducted during various wars of American history
- Summarize unconventional warfare from the French and Indian War, through the American Revolution, the Civil War, Word Wars I and II, Vietnamese Conflict, Gulf War and Terrorism.
- Predict how unconventional warfare will evolve for future needs.