Willingly subordinates self-interest to the needs of the tea
Outcome 1 – Member of a Team Willingly subordinates self-interest to the needs of the team | Cadet will have to spend several hours outside of the classroom to ensure that junior Cadets are prepared for leadership labs and various other ROTC functions | CDTs understand that he must put the needs of his Squad/Platoon before the needs of himself/herself to ensure overall mission success | Continued evaluation and feedback during practical exercises in field as well as “garrison operations” |
Communicates plans effectively
Outcome 2 – Tactical Problem Solver Communicates plans effectively | Cadet will be given tactical scenarios in which they will have to develop a plan for their team and communicate that plan to their teammates | CDTs will receive real time feedback on if they had a solid plan and how well others understood that plan during leadership labs | This may lead to expanding either the Operations Order Process or further review of tactics based on the CDTs performance |
Understands the roles of officers and NCOs in the Army
Outcome 3 – Understands the roles of officers and NCOs in the Army Knows enough about the various branches to make an informed decision when selecting one | Each CDT will choose a branch and research, then present a five minute “Military Information Brief” on what they learned about the branch they chose to the other CDTs in the class | CDTs overall understand most Army branches, particularly those that were of initial interest to them | No change |
Leads by example
Outcome 4 – Leadership Leads by example | Will have multiple opportunities to lead junior CDTs as well as peers both during leadership lab and other events | CDT realizes that setting the example in what they do and how they conduct themselves has a larger impact on their ability to lead rather than by simply giving guidance to others | This will be continually reinforced throughout the school year, no change needed |
Accepts accountability for self and unit
Outcome 5 – Leadership Accepts accountability for self and unit | CDT will be given multiple leadership opportunities in which they are responsible not only for their success or failures but those of their team as well | Cadets will take ownership of teams actions, will give praise to their team for mission success but will take ownership of team failures and attempt to correct what when wrong | Place a large emphasis on this during end of semester counseling |
Ensures subordinates and unit are prepared for the mission
Outcome 6- Leadership Ensures subordinates and unit are prepared for the mission | CDT will receive orders concerning upcoming events from higher level leadership and ensure that order is passed down to other team members | CDT will effectively conduct the orders process and brief his team. He will also conduct back briefs and inspections to ensure his/her team members are prepared | Additional one on one counseling as necessary |
Coaches subordinates effectively and provides them with usef
Outcome 7- Leadership Coaches subordinates effectively and provides them with useful feedback | While in leadership roles, CDTs will have multiple opportunities to coach, teach, and mentor junior level CDTs | CDT will conduct after action reviews of leadership labs with team as well as counseling team members on a consistent basis |
Committed to physical fitness
Outcome 8- Character Committed to physical fitness | CDT will take multiple physical fitness tests and conduct other physically demanding events | CDT will understand that physical fitness is more than an event you conduct but a lifestyle change | Additional physical training as necessary |
Lives the Army values
Outcome 9- Character Lives the Army Values | CDT will be continually assessed on living his life in accordance with the Army Values which are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage | CDT realizes that Army values are not just what is done while on “Army Time” but a code in which you live your life | Additional counseling as needed. Cadet me be removed from the program for “serious” infractions of these values |
Demonstrates Self Confidence
Outcome 10- Character Demonstrates Self Confidence | CDT will have multiple opportunities during leadership labs and class work in which he/she can project self-confidence | CDTs will demonstrate more confidence as the semester goes on and they have an opportunity to be placed in leadership roles in a myriad of different situations | Additional one on one counseling as necessary |
Proficient at land navigation
Outcome 11- Individual Proficiency Proficient at land navigation | CDT will be given multiple opportunities to conduct land navigation at local courses | CDT will demonstrate proficiency at land navigation by the end of the semester in both day and night time conditions | Additional volunteer land navigation courses will be offered that CDTs who are lacking at this skill will be strongly encouraged to attend |
Proficient with tactical communications
Outcome 12- Individual Proficiency Proficient with tactical communications | CDT will communicate via radio to higher level leadership with various military reports in a tactical situation | CDT will follow proper formatting of tactical communications and send reports in a timely manner | Additional one on one instruction will be given as needed |
