Developing Adaptive Leaders

Developing Adaptive Leaders
Developing proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing operations; functioning on a staff; and providing feedback to subordinates with situational real-world opportunities to assess risk, make decisions, and coach others. Emphasizes leadership ethics. Lab included.
MIL S
420
 Hours4.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 3.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesMust be contracted in ROTC program.
 TaughtFall
 ProgramsContaining MIL S 420
Course Outcomes

Apply Army leadership dimensions and core competencies as ca

Outcome 1 – Leadership

Apply Army leadership dimensions and core competencies as cadet battalion leaders

Evaluated CDT assigned positions in the cadet chain of command

Leadership Philosophy paper and presentation

CDTs understand the simple definition of each dimension and core competency; however they lack examples of them in everyday leadership

Continued evaluation and feedback during practical exercises in field environment

Assess fellow cadets using the Leadership Development Progra

Outcome 2 – Leadership

Assess fellow cadets using the (LDP) Leadership Development Program

Cadets are assigned underclass cadets to assess – feedback is provided verbally and collected via card system

CDTs are readily able to provide feedback; but need to be holistic in their evaluations

Provide LDP class and one of the first lessons and then follow up throughout the semester

Apply military professional ethics in decision making

Outcome 3 – Values and Ethics

Apply military professional ethics in decision making

Quiz

Demonstrate application during Practical Exercises at Leadership labs and FTX

Apply in Leadership Philosophy

CDTs demonstrate good mastery of these outcomes in PEs

No change

Relate the Law of Land Warfare and ROE to Army Operations

Outcome 4 – Values and Ethics

Relate the Law of Land Warfare and rules of engagement (ROE) to Army Operations

Application to Leadership Lab PEs and FTX

Integrate into daily performance assessments

Basic understanding is mastered – need continued examples in PEs

Introduce additional variables to Leadership Labs and FTX to challenge cadets ethical decision making

Explain your obligations as a US service member under the co

Outcome 5 – Values and Ethics

Explain your obligations as a US service member under the code of conduct

Mid-Term

Leadership Philosophy

Cadets generally master this outcome

Need to add emphasis regarding the importance of oaths and codes to ensure they are applied for the rest of their professional careers

Understand role in UCMJ process & explain types of admin dis

Outcome 6 – Values and Ethics

Understand your role in the UCMJ process and explain the types of administrative discipline and separations

Quiz

Need constant re-enforcement and additional dedication to master this outcome

Use Army JAG guest speaker to further develop the topic in future courses

Integrate into cadet battalion discipline PEs through the Chain of command

Identify resiliency training skills in the Comprehensive Sol

Outcome 7 – Personal Development

Identify resiliency training skills in the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program (CSF)

Leader Challenge Practical Exercise

Counseling PE

Leadership Philosophy

12 O’Clock High Final Exam

Critical skill which we continue to develop and must consistently be developed throughout a cadet and officer’s career

Continue to reinforce resiliency training at every opportunity

Identify methods to reduce and manage stress as a leader

Outcome 8 – Personal Development

Identify methods to reduce and manage stress as a leader

Leader Challenge Practical Exercise

Counseling PE

Leadership Philosophy

12 O’Clock High Final Ex.

Critical skill which we continue to develop and must consistently be developed throughout a cadet and officer’s career

Integrate stress reduction, positive visual imagery, and relaxation techniques to future courses

Write and brief effectively

Outcome 9 – Personal Development

Write and brief effectively

LDP Evaluations

Leadership Philosophy presentations

MDMP and Cadet Chain of command responsibilities

Most understand the basic tenants of the Army writing style; however they need to apply it in all written communication.

Continue to work verbal communication and briefing skills

Include additional short written requirements as well as briefings to further develop command presence and effective communication skills

Explain profession of arms and offership as it relates to ci

Outcome 10 – Officership

Explain the profession of arms and officership as it relates to civilian professions

Quiz

Presentation

Generally good mastery

No change

Plan conduct & evaluate training & programs as member of cha

Outcome 11 – Officership

Plan, conduct, and evaluate ROTC training and other programs as a member of the chain of command or staff (Army Training Management)

Chain of command and staff positions

LDP evaluations

Leadership Philosophy

Leadership Labs and FTX

General understanding is good – however cadets need to learn to plan further in advance and use all 8 steps of the process to include MDMP

Refined weekly cadet training meeting format will facilitate understanding accountability for training and facilitate planning further into advance

Understand the duties of staff organization roles and repons

Outcome 12 – Officership

Understand the duties of staff organization roles and responsibilities

Chain of command and staff positions

Mid-term

Leadership Philosophy

Leadership Labs and FTX

Need to continue working on delegation and task management

General understanding of staff roles exists – but need to develop trust that all members will accomplish assigned tasks

Continued empowerment of cadet chain of command to understand scope of responsibilities and then hold cadets accountable for mission accomplishment

Counsel underclass cadets to improve performance

Outcome 13 – Officership

Counsel underclass cadets to improve performance

Chain of command and staff positions

Cadet mentorship program

Concept of being responsible for others is clear – but cadets need to formalize their mentorship and counseling

Develop leader books and check every 3 weeks to ensure compliance. Additional accountability for development of MS 320/321 cadets

Explain the importance of actively managing your career as a

Outcome 14 – Explain the importance of actively managing your career as an Army officer

Personal Leadership Philosophy

Counseling with PMS

CDTs understand what they see on a re-occurring basis; however they need additional exposure to options early in their cadet careers

Integrate this outcome into MS 220 and MS 320 courses

Mentor and evaluate underclass cadets during tactical operat

Outcome 16 – Tactics and Techniques

Mentor and evaluate underclass cadets during tactical operations

LDP Cadet Evaluations

Cadet mentorship program

Chain of command and staff responsibilities

MS 420 cadets do a good job coaching and teaching tactics to underclassmen – but need to work on providing quality written feedback to go with the verbal feedback

Written evaluations with each verbal evaluation

Apply training management process using the 8 step training

Outcome 17 – Tactics and Techniques

Apply training management process using the 8 step training model

Chain of command and staff positions

LDP evaluations

Leadership Philosophy

Leadership Labs and FTX

General understanding is good – however cadets need to learn to plan further in advance and use all 8 steps of the process to include MDMP

Refined weekly cadet training meeting format will facilitate understanding accountability for training and facilitate planning further into advance

Effectively use Troop Leading Procedures and the Military De

Outcome 18 – Tactics and Techniques

Effectively use Troop Leading Procedures and the Military Decision Making Procedure (MDMP)

Demonstrate through planning, coordination and execution of 8 step training model

Chain of command and staff positions

Leadership Labs and FTX

Cadets utilize TLPs effectively; however need additional practice with MDMP to make effective recommendations to the commander

Use MDMP for major staff projects to include the FTX, military ball etc.