Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. Develops knowledge and competency in physical fitness through rigorous training and experiential leadership education through leadership laboratories.

This course is composed of 46 modules, including 43 lessons and 3 exams, covering military history from early colonial warfare in the eighteenth century to the global war on terrorism in the twenty-first century. The course begins with a pretest, which provides the learner with insight into what will be covered in the course and an opportunity to gauge their knowledge coming into the course. Each lesson will include readings and an Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) piece. Discussion activities, writing assignments, and midterm and final exams will allow students to synthesize what they have learned.

This course is an intensive examination of the Army Leadership Model in practice. The model is compared to leadership styles and techniques from government and industry and the comparative effectiveness of each. Students form their own personal leadership styles.

Reinforces understanding and application of Army leadership strategies, critical decision making methodologies, physical and mental fitness excellence. Includes a laboratory period in applied leadership, common military tasks and physical fitness.

Introduces contracted students to the study of Army structure, practices and processes exercised by Army Commanders and Staff in completing personnel, logistics, training and combat operations. Includes a laboratory in applied leadership skills and two field exercises.