Leadership in Changing Environments

Leadership in Changing Environments
Using intense real-world leadership situations to build skills in leading small units, decision-making, persuasion, and motivation when "under fire." Final preparation and evaluation prior to attendance at Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Lab included.
MIL S
321
 Hours4.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 3.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesMust be contracted in ROTC program.
 TaughtWinter
 ProgramsContaining MIL S 321
Course Outcomes

Understands, can explain and takes appropriate actions on co

Outcome 1 – Member of a Team

Understands, can explain, and takes appropriate actions on contact

CDT will make “enemy” contact during leadership labs on a weekly basis

CDT acts appropriately given the size of the enemy force, their location, the rules of engagement, and the terrain around them

CDT will receive feedback after every lab and proper techniques as well as errors will be highlighted

Solve tactical problems using principles that underlie doctr

Outcome 2 – Tactical Problem Solver

Solve tactical problems using principles that underlie doctrine and war fighting

Quizzes and multiple tactical problems at leadership labs

CDT utilizes proper Army doctrine for several different tactical problems that he/she will face

CDT will receive feedback after every lab and proper techniques as well as errors will be highlighted

Understands the roles of officers and NCOs in the Army

Outcome 3 – Understands the roles of officers and NCOs in the Army

Accepts sacrifices required as a servant to the Nation

CDT will take a quiz on selfless-service and perform local community service during the semester

CDT understands that as a leader you are truly a servant to those you lead as well as to the Nation as a whole

Additional one on one counseling as necessary

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

Cares for and is actively involved in the success of subordi

Outcome 5 – Leadership

Cares for and is actively involved in the success of subordinates

CDT will have multiple opportunities to help and assist subordinates in ROTC, academic, and life success

CDT understands that individual achievement truly mean very little if those that work for you are unable to complete necessary tasks in numerous aspects of life

This will be continually reinforced throughout the school year, no change needed

Judged by subordinates as capable, confident, and trustworth

Outcome 6- Leadership

Judged by subordinates as capable, confident, and trustworthy

CDT will lead subordinates through multiple tactical and garrison events throughout the semester in which subordinates will react to their leaders ability to lead them successfully

CDT realizes that leadership and management are two very different things and that if you aren’t capable, confident, and trustworthy no one will want to follow

Additional one on one counseling as necessary

Allows subordinates latitude in how to accomp. a mission & h

Outcome 7- Leadership

Allows subordinates latitude in how to accomplish a mission and holds them accountable

CDT will have multiple teams work for him at a time in which he will have to issue general guidance rather than direct instruction

CDT will understand that micromanagement leads to decreased productivity and does very little to develop subordinates

Additional one on one counseling as necessary

Demonstrates self-discipline

Outcome 8- Character

Demonstrates self-discipline

CDT will have multiple opportunities to show self-discipline during physical training, leadership labs, and other ROTC events

CDT will understand that you are not self-disciplined in a few aspects of your life, but rather either you are a self-disciplined individual or you are not

Additional one on one counseling as necessary

Performs successfully under stress

Outcome 9- Character

Performs successfully under stress

CDT will be placed in a multitude of “controlled” stressful environments during labs and a field training exercise

CDT is able to rely on training and a solid knowledge base to know what actions must be taken

CDT will receive feedback after every lab and proper techniques as well as errors will be highlighted

Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth

Outcome 10- Character

Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth

CDTs will talk one on one with instructor at the beginning of the semester to lay out plans on how the CDT plans on growing both personally and professionally throughout the semester

CDT will take the additional out of classroom time necessary to ensure their success with those they lead as well as other academic, physical, and spiritual needs

CDTs will talk one on one with instructor at the end of the semester to asses if plan worked and what still needs to set new goals

Demonstrates the fundamentals of the assault rifle

Outcome 11- Individual Proficiency

Demonstrates the fundamentals of the assault rifle

CDT will load, shoot, change magazines, correct malfunctions, disassemble and reassemble an Army type assault rifle in a safe manner

CDT understands the importance in handling firearms in a safe manner and gains confidence in doing so

No Change

Proficient at maintaining self and equipment in a field envi

Outcome 12- Individual Proficiency

Proficient at maintaining self and equipment in a field environment

CDT will spend 2-4 days in a “field” environment towards the end of the semester

CDT will perform the necessary steps to take care of themselves in addition to all equipment that they are responsible for in an austere environment

Supervised heavily by instructors, CDTs will receive guidance and “on the spot” corrections as necessary