1 The Division of Military Science Annual Assessment 2009-10 2 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PACKAGE THE DIVISION OF MILITARY SCIENCE RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM Mission Statement The Division of Military Science recruits, trains, and retains Cadets at the University of Arkansas at Monticello in order to commission Officers for service to our nation and the United States Army. Vision Statement The Division of Military Science provides world-class leadership training to transform Scholar – Athlete – Leaders at UAM into commissioned officers prepared to lead small units upon arrival to their first unit of assignment. As the most visible representative of our military at the University, we will be the consistent leader in promoting professionalism and the values inherent to military service. We will mentor and train our cadets to selflessly serve the University, the community, and our nation. Department of Military Science Core Values ¾ Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers. ¾ Duty: Fulfill your obligations. ¾ Respect: Treat people as they should be treated. ¾ Selfless-Service: Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. ¾ Honor: Live up to the Army values. ¾ Integrity: Do what’s right, legally and morally. ¾ Personal Courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (Physical or Moral). GUIDING QUESTIONS 1. List the student learning outcomes (goals) for your unit. Mission: The Mission of Army ROTC is to “Commission the future Officer Leadership of the U.S. Army.” Inherent in this mission are the following objectives: 1. Intellectual: To supplement the University’s traditional education with the subjects of value to the student in civil or military pursuits; to teach each cadet to communicate 3 effectively both orally and in writing; and to motivate cadets to become leaders throughout their lives. 2. Moral: To develop in each cadet a high sense of duty and the attributes of character inherent in the Seven Army Values; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Ethical leadership is the foundation upon which the service leadership development and the Army ROTC program rests. 3. Physical: To develop in each cadet the stamina and fitness essential to a physically demanding career as an Army Officer. Physical fitness is a way of life. Physical fitness improves individual performance through the reduction of stress and improved mental and physical well-being. 4. Military: To provide cadets with the broad-based military science and military leadership education required as a prerequisite of commissioning. Ensure that Cadets possess the technical and tactical knowledge and skills to succeed during the five week Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) conducted between their Junior and Senior years. Cadets will be proficient in Land navigation, Combat Water Survival, Squad training exercises, and patrolling prior to their entry into LDAC. 2. Demonstrate how your unit’s specific student learning outcomes (goals) are linked to the mission of UAM. UAM MISSION STATEMENT The mission the University of Arkansas at Monticello shares with all universities is the commitment to search for truth, understanding through scholastic endeavor. The University seeks to enhance and share knowledge, to preserve and promote the intellectual content of society, and to educate people for critical thought. The University provides learning experiences that enable students to synthesize knowledge communicate effectively, use knowledge and technology with intelligence and responsibility, and act creatively within their own and other cultures. Student Learning Outcomes Goals 1, 2 Goals 1,2, and 4 Goals 1,2 4 The University strives for excellence in all its endeavors. Educational opportunities encompass the liberal arts, basic and applied sciences, selected professions, and vocational/ technical preparation. These opportunities are founded in a strong program of general education and are fulfilled through contemporary disciplinary curricula, certification programs, and vocational/technical education or workforce training. The University assures opportunities in higher education for both traditional and non-traditional students and strives to provide an environment that fosters individual achievement and personal development. Goals 3,4 3. Narrate and attach copies of specific evidence of the ways that your unit communicates student learning outcomes to prospective and current students. The Division of Military Science engages in on campus and off campus recruiting activities to seek interested and qualified students who may wish to pursue a career as an officer in the U.S. Army, attain a Minor in Military Science, or just simply learn more about the military without incurring a military obligation. Prospective students may be reached in a variety of methods to include nationwide and regional U.S Army Recruiting efforts, static displays (posters, banners, and flyers), and a variety of web based advertisements and sites that communicate the goals of ROTC. The Division of Military Science communicates outcomes to students using three primary methods: a. Website. There are numerous websites that would be beneficial to our students/cadets as they progress through the ROTC program. The ROTC’s Division website, www.uamont.edu/rotc, located at the UAM homepage provides basic information concerning the program and addresses frequently addressed questions of prospective and current students. Also, the U.S. Army goes to extraordinary efforts to maintain its own website, www.armyrotc.com, to recruit and inform students about the opportunities and expectations for ROTC. This website covers scholarships, financial aid, Army values, Soldier testimonials, physical fitness training tips, time management tips, and civilian and military career planning. Lastly, the U.S. Army Cadet Command, which oversees all ROTC departments nationwide, maintains it own website, www.rotc.monroe.army.mil. This website provides daily news updates concerning Army Regulations, Policy changes, Command messages, and staff directories for further personnel issues. 5 b. University Catalog, pages 128-130. Students can access general information concerning the Military Science courses, and what is required for the Military Science minor offered at UAM. c. Syllabus (see Appendix A). The course syllabus provides the basic learning objectives for each course, course requirements, and a general overview of lessons and labs. A syllabus will be provided and discussed in detail during the first week of classes. 4. Provide specific evidence of how your unit assesses whether students have achieved your unit’s student learning outcomes. The Division of Military Science at UAM entered a formal Partnership with its host school the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in October of 2005. This essentially created the ROTC program at UAM with most instructing, personnel, and logistics functions performed by personnel at UAPB. This relationship allowed for students to participate in ROTC at UAM on Tuesdays and Thursdays with instructors from UAPB teaching on campus at UAM. During this time student interest in ROTC increased and enrollment in Military Science classes gradually increased. Average ROTC enrollment during the first four years was 22 combined students. However, during the first four years of existence, the UAM ROTC department contracted less than five Cadets with only one Cadet graduating from UAM and receiving a commission in the U.S. Army. The lack of contracted Cadets and high attrition rate for Cadets was largely due to poor recruiting efforts, lackluster training, and little if any mentorship by senior Cadets. During this time the Division of Military Science marginally achieved our expected student learning outcomes. The primary reason for the lack of success during this time is simply a manpower and staffing issue. Simply put, training Cadets to be future Officers and leaders requires a full time cadre and staff. While the instructors from UAPB did an exceptional job during this period, being on campus two days per week for class and lab will not sufficiently prepare cadets nor build a quality program. The chart below details the enrollment and participation in Military Science courses. While enrollment numbers by course and class status have been on par with other universities comparable to UAM, the number of contracted Cadets has been below expectations. Considering the ultimate goal and mission of every ROTC Department is to commission Second Lieutenants into the U.S. Army, the Division of Military Science at UAM has failed to meet its mission here as well. Since October 2005, UAM has successfully commissioned two Officers into the U.S. Army, one in Spring 2009, and one in spring 2010. MS I MS II MS III MS IV Contracted TOTAL CADETS 20 Fall 2008 2 11 3 2 2 Spring 2009 Fall 2009 6 9 3 1 2 21 11 2 6 1 5 25 9 2 4 1 4 20 Spring 2010 6 During the 2009-2010 academic year the Division of Military Science received two full time instructors. The addition of CPT Andrew Bomar in November of 2009 gave the ROTC department a full time Assistant Professor of Military Science presence within the department. CPT Bomar immediately began to transform the ROTC department from a “part time, two day program” into a fully functioning program complete with more realistic lab training, and mandatory physical training three days a week for all contracted Cadets. In addition, the arrival of MAJ Dwight Ikenberry to the ROTC department in February 2010 allowed the ROTC department to devote the sufficient amount of instructional and counseling time necessary to properly train and mentor Cadets. The Division of Military Science has two courses to thoroughly evaluate and assess a Cadets level of leadership for the Basic and Advance Course. For the Basic course we use the Leaders’ Training Course (LTC). The Leader's Training Course is the Army's 2 year ROTC Program entry point in which a Sophomore or Junior level student can enter the ROTC Program. Through the Leader's Training Course, students without ROTC Basic Course experience can examine the Army without incurring an obligation, and qualify for Advanced Course entry. The Army observes these students and determines their officer potential in a leadership oriented, challenging, and motivating five week training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Our capstone event or course for ROTC cadets is the Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). The Leader Development and Assessment Course, conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington, provides the best possible, professional training and evaluation for all cadets. Although the LDAC mission includes continued training and leadership development, the primary focus at LDAC is to evaluate each cadet's officer potential. LDAC represents the only opportunity for the Cadet Command to gather all cadets on one "level playing field" for the purposes of making this assessment as accurately and as professionally as possible. The 2009-10 academic year was a productive year for the Division of Military Science. Two Cadets were selected and attended the Leaders Training Course in July 2010. Additionally, three Cadets attended the Leader Development Assessment Course during the Summer of 2010. The successful completion of LDAC will allow one Cadet to accept his commission in the Summer of 2010. A second Cadet will be set to commission upon his graduation from UAM in December 2010. Our third LDAC Cadet will Commission when his graduation requirements are fulfilled in May 2011. Most Importantly, UAM graduated and commissioned its second Officer into the U.S. Army in May 2010. 5. Provide evidence of the measures of student performance that your unit collects and analyzes regularly. The Division of Military Science uses a wide variety of tools to assess student performance. Due to the large amount of hands on activities and leadership roles and duties performed by Cadets, the ROTC Cadre is in a constant state of assessing, counseling, and mentoring Cadets as they progress through the program. All Military Science courses feature a great deal of traditional classroom activities to include reading, research, student writing, lecture/discussion, review and 7 written testing. However, much of the overall assessment of Cadets comes from their performance operating as a member of a squad or team of Soldiers, and in assigned leadership roles. During these Lab sessions Cadets are given the opportunity to apply knowledge, concepts, tactics, and techniques that were introduced in the classroom. Simply put, the ROTC Cadre works to instill and develop leadership traits and strengths into our Cadets and prepare them for future assignments. Leader development is a continuous process of training, assessment and feedback with the goal of instilling and enhancing desirable behavior in military organizational managers. Within Cadet Command, this process is known as the Leadership Development Program (LDP), modeled after principles spelled out in FM 22-100, Army Leadership, and standardized in campus and LDAC/LTC environments. The flexible methodology of LDP accommodates personalized, individual development at all levels of proficiency throughout the cadet’s ROTC experience, from program entry to commissioning. The LDP includes basic leadership training, periodic assessment, and counseling at both team and individual level by experienced observers. Trends and corrective actions are identified and followed with retraining and reassessment in a continuous cycle. Effective leader development is progressive, building on lessons learned and maximizing individual potential. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP). The LDP is an individual-focused training process designed to develop leadership skills in a variety of training environments. It is administered on-campus by a primary assessor (Military Science instructor) and at LDAC/LTC by TACs (Train, Advise, Counsel), and uses an integrated system of structured leadership opportunities to maximize potential and predict success as a lieutenant. Periodically, cadet progress is determined and individual potential to lead soldiers gauged. The LDP seeks to develop cadets into officers who: (1) BE: -Live by the Army Values -Have specific mental, physical, and emotional Attributes (2) KNOW: -Demonstrate specific conceptual, interpersonal, technical, and tactical Skills (3) DO: Act to -Influence others through communication, decisiveness, and motivation -Operate units by planning, executing, and assessing progress -Improve the Army by developing people, teams, and self Training for the Future: Cadets train to meet the need of the Army for leaders of character who take charge under all conditions. Leader development provides cadets with systematic problem-solving and self-analysis skills in a progressive cycle of training, periodic assessment, constructive counseling, retraining and reassessment. The counseling and other feedback processes mirror those used in the US Army, familiarizing cadets with the expectations of the 8 leader and enhancing their self-sufficiency and ability to lead soldiers effectively. Analysis of each cadet’s growth or failure to grow provides valuable insight to the cadet’s leadership potential. While time constraints do not normally allow cadets to be trained to full potential, the skills they learn enable their continuing development long after they leave ROTC. Features of LDP: The assessment process within LDP is standardized throughout the command and is based on the following features: Standardized Assessment Technology: LDAC/LTC and on-campus programs assess cadet behavior using a prescribed process and common leadership dimensions/performance standards. Each assessor must be thoroughly trained in the LDP and its applications and faithfully model LDP skills and standards whenever possible. Standardized Cadet Command reports are used to document performance and potential. Individual Focus: The LDP establishes a model that identifies individual training needs, creates a plan of development, trains, and assesses cadet performance, all with the goal of developing cadets to their maximum individual potential. Following each assessment, cadets are provided timely, focused developmental feedback in the form of individual counseling. Cadet performance is thoroughly documented in individual cadet files (e.g., Job Performance Summary Cards and the Cadet Evaluation Report) that reflect information used to quantify performance and potential. The assessment of individual growth considers each cadet’s history of performance. Developmental Feedback: Timely periodic performance feedback provides cadets with tools to begin improvement. Each time cadet performance is assessed, notable strengths and weaknesses are addressed and specific means for improvement are discussed in detail with the cadet. Depending on the nature of the assessment scenario, the assessor provides formal or informal feedback in the form of performance test scores, counseling sessions, coaching, encouraging and individual or team after action reviews (AARs). Structured Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are practical exercises in leading and caring for subordinates, and are used as a training tool to emphasize key teaching points. Given sufficient time, cadets exhibiting random behavior will eventually demonstrate their abilities and potential; however, due to its unpredictability, random behavior cannot be relied upon as a means of illustrating and emphasize teaching points in a timely manner. The LDP utilizes formally structured leadership opportunities, where cadets are assigned a leadership role with specific and implied tasks, given time to plan and prepare, and allowed to execute their duties. The use of structured opportunities enables assessors to direct actions to ensure that experiences are consistent with the cadet’s developmental needs. 360-degree Assessment: Peer and subordinate assessments utilize the viewpoint of other cadets to provide additional developmental feedback to cadet leaders. Battalion commanders and LDAC/LTC cadre employ squad peer assessments to assist in validating cadre assessments, 9 identify trends and issues from within the cadet team, and provide valuable perspective on leader performance by those most affected. Because of their closer physical and social proximity, peers are often the first to identify issues affecting leader performance. Evaluation and Accessions: Cadet Performance at LDAC/LTC and on campus is linked to evaluation and cadet management decisions (e.g., contracting, cadet promotions, overall LDAC/LTC performance, commissioning). In addition, the complete record of cadet performance/potential on-campus and at LDAC/LTC is fully documented on the Cadet Evaluation Reports and entered into the cadet’s accessions packet. LDP MODEL: Leader Development begins on the cadet’s entry into the ROTC program and continues until the cadet is commissioned as a lieutenant. The focus shifts over time from basic life skills (interpersonal behavior, time management, physical appearance, etc.) to more complex, professional-level skills equal to those expected of a lieutenant. Figure 1 reflects the command model for administering the LDP. Counseling 1st Semester MSL I & II + Counseling 2d Semester + MSL Course Grades (DA Form 4856) Campus Blue Card + Yellow Card + JPSC + DA Form 4856 CER MSL + Course Grades MSL III Accessions Packet Camp MSL IV Blue Card + Yellow Card 67-9-1 67-9-1A + JPSC + OER + Scored Events + Development Plan Figure 1, LDP Model MSL Course Grades CER 10 MSL I and MSL II Years. The PMS ensures all MSL I and MSL II cadets each semester receive developmental counseling from either an upper class cadet or a member of the battalion cadre. While the PMS may adjust this scheme to fit school circumstances, the quality of all counseling is controlled, both in form and content, by battalion cadre. This counseling is recorded on DA Form 4856, Developmental Counseling Form (Appendix. B). MSL III Year. From the standpoint of training, assessment, and leadership development, the MSL III year is the most intensive of a cadet’s ROTC experience. It is in this year, as the cadet prepares for and attends the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC), that performance and potential data becomes a part of the permanent evaluation and cadet accessions record. The PMS maintains a record of cadet performance during the MSL III year (immediately preceding LDAC attendance) and summarizes this performance on the Cadet Evaluation Report (CER). Likewise, at LDAC, cadet performance in leadership opportunities and in all scored events is summarized in a CER for each cadet. Following LDAC, battalion cadre use feedback obtained to determine developmental requirements for the MSIV year. MSL IV Year. As they prepare for entry into Army service, MSL IV cadets, with help from battalion cadre, prepare an Officer Development Support Form and a Junior Officer Development Support Form, IAW AR 623-105. The PMS counsels cadets based on their performance and support forms and completes an Officer Evaluation Report for each MSL IV cadet during the last semester of the MSL IV year. LDP Reports and Forms. To facilitate the LDP process, Cadet Command has adopted standardized administrative formats used for recording and reporting cadre observations. Administrative forms are shown in Appendix B. These forms are maintained and become official documents in a cadet’s personnel file. Original paper copies are maintained by the University, and digital copies are also entered into the U.S. Army’s Cadet Command Information Management System (CCIMS). The forms shown in Appendix C are those described in Figure 1, the LDP Model. The use of these forms IAW this publication is directed and standardized in all Cadet Command training. Retention. Retention has been an ongoing problem for the Division of Military Science since it was brought back in 2005. Evidence of this is the fact that the average cadet enrollment has exceeded 20 each year but only 2 officers have been commissioned to date. The LDP model, which places a great deal of emphasis on individual periodic counseling, and leadership assessments, will positively affect the retention of cadets in the ROTC program. Beginning in the 2009-10 academic year all cadets were counseled quarterly on physical fitness, academics, ROTC participation, and future military plans. This individualized counseling is already paying dividends in the retention and progression of cadets. Graduation. Graduation rates and the number of commissioned officers from the ROTC department often go hand in hand. As stated earlier, to date only 2 officers have completed the ROTC program, graduated from UAM and commissioned into the Army. During the 2009-10 11 academic year, ROTC Cadre have increased their efforts in counseling cadets on not only ROTC interests, but their academic and degree plans as well. It is projected that one cadet will graduate and commission in the summer of 2010 upon completion of Summer II classes and LDAC, with two additional Cadets graduating and commissioning during the 2010-11 academic year. 6. Describe and provide examples of how your unit utilizes information, other than student Performance, to determine necessary unit decisions. Include in your description how your unit analyzes and selects a course of action. Include what, by whom, to what extent. The Army uses a variety of tools and methods to assess unit decisions. A primary tool of Commanders is the Command Climate Survey. This provides a Commander with a tool for reviewing the climate of a unit. Unit “climate” factors - such as leadership, cohesion, morale, and the human relations environment - have a direct impact on the effectiveness of any military organization. The Command Climate Survey briefly addresses 22 climate areas (question numbers in parentheses): Officer leadership (1), NCO leadership (2), Immediate supervisor (7), Leader accessibility (4,5), Leader concern for families (16), Leader concern for single Soldiers (17), Unit cohesion (3,6), Counseling (8), Training (9), Racist materials (10), Sexually offensive materials (11), Stress (12), Training schedule (13), Assistance for PCS move to unit (14), Respect (15), Dealing with adversity (18), Unit readiness (19), Morale (20), Discrimination (21), Sexual harassment (22), Sexual assault (23) and Reporting discrimination, sexual harassment/assault incidents (24). Space is provided for comments on unit strengths and areas most needing improvement. The survey is designed as a self-contained, stand-alone tool for the commander. The unit will administer the survey, score or tally the results, and conduct their own analysis to assess the unit’s current climate. The survey results may provide indicators of strengths and issues in the unit. As a commander, one should use additional methods to assess the unit climate, such as observations, personal interviews, reports, and other unit data. A command climate survey for the UAPB/UAM ROTC department has not recently been conducted. The standard command climate survey used by the Army was developed for a typical Army unit of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted soldiers. The topics covered and questions do not completely address issues and concerns that could likely arise in a college Military Science department. Currently, the UAPB/UAM Cadre is working to develop an internal Command climate survey that would modify the existing survey utilized by the Army to address issues and concerns of the ROTC Cadets. After Action Review. The most commonly used assessment tool the Army utilizes to gather, assess, and analyze information is the After Action Review (AAR). AARs are conducted after all collective training events and may be either formal or informal in their format and presentation. After Action Reviews (AARs) provide feedback to cadets as a team about the team performance and reinforces key teaching points. When properly facilitated, AARs allow participants to review (and discover) for themselves what happened during training and why. The AAR process maximizes cadet involvement in the analysis of training and promotes cadet leader development. Cadre use AARs on campus and train cadets to conduct them. In general, 12 cadre and cadets conduct AARs as a part of all training events on campus and at LDAC/LTC. An AAR is not a critique. The facilitator does not simply recount his/her own assessment of the things the team did well or did poorly; instead, cadets who participated in the training event are the active participants in the process. Each participant is a source of feedback information from which to draw key lessons. The facilitator asks brief, open-ended questions to draw out this information. The facilitator plans and leads the AAR to incorporate the following aspects: A. Know the mission (training objectives) and the related doctrine. Training objectives are the basis for discussion. B. Observe the event. The AAR facilitator is normally the Leadership Development Program (LDP) assessor for the cadet leader. The assessor must observe the cadet leader. This process is an active one, with an emphasis on monitoring the actions that distinguish the differences between team and leader success and failure. The assessor must be present when orders or other guidance are issued, and must be alert to observe the actions and outcomes of the exercise. C. Maintain a written record of what happens. A sequential record of actions helps the AAR facilitator guide participants in recalling their actions, and results in a better review of the event by all concerned. D. Select a suitable site for the discussion of the event. A sand table and/or a site that overlooks the actual terrain are good visual aids. In tactical scenarios, the objective or the position of the opposing force usually makes a good AAR site. E. If more than one assessor, the assessors should quickly discuss the exercise to improve their understanding of the actions and outcomes prior to starting the AAR. One of the assessors should take charge as the primary AAR facilitator. F. Review actions/outcomes; put them in rank order based on importance to the accomplishment of the training objectives or mission. The facilitator guides the team discussion to cover key points in the time available for the AAR. G. Conduct the AAR in steps. Gather and organize the cadet team (and the opposing force or other supporting personnel, if any). Ask cadets to re-state the training objectives or mission, and to discuss the plan and its execution. Prompt open, positive, candid discussion of team successes and mistakes, but avoid singling out individuals. Lead cadets to focus on what they learned rather than on whom or what to blame. Conclude with a summary of the main points. H. The following checklist is a useful guide for an AAR: - Organize the participants. - (Cadets) state the mission. 13 - (Cadets) state the concept of the operation. - (Cadets) discuss execution, usually in chronological order (and from both “friendly” and “opposing force” perspectives). (1) What was the plan? (2) What happened? (3) Why did things happen? (4) Did the plan work? - Discuss alternatives for a better plan or execution for such a mission in the future. - Summarize the main points. Upon the completion of the 2009-10 academic year the primary staff and instructors for the UAPB and UAM Military Science Departments conducted a formal AAR to identify strengths and weaknesses in the individual school’s programs as well as the Battalion as a whole. The meeting was facilitated by the Professor of Military Science, LTC Tommie Walker, and all instructors, administrative, and logistics personnel participated openly. Staff and Department Meetings. During the Academic year the combined ROTC staff at UAM and the staff of its host school UAPB, meet bi-weekly at UAPB. These meeting are held to synchronize recruiting, training, administrative, and logistics functions. Personnel issues of cadets are addressed in order to monitor the status of the problem and best course of action to resolve the issue. Past, current, and future training events are reviewed in order to best allocate resources and ensure training is properly planned. Training Requirements for Cadets scheduled for either LTC or LDAC are reviewed individually to insure each cadet is prepared prior to shipping out. Logistics issues are addressed to include cadet supply issues, course materials, transportation needs, and additional cadre requests. Recruiting and scholarship information is updated and briefed to all personnel. 7. Based on your answers to Questions 5 and 6 regarding student learning outcomes, prioritize your unit’s future course of action. The primary focus of the UAM ROTC Cadre will be Recruiting, Retention, and Training. Recruiting. Recruiting of qualified students to develop into cadets and Officers is essential for the success of a Military Science Program. Recruiting efforts at UAM will focus primarily in three areas; recruiting of quality high school students, prior military service members (National Guard/Reservists) who are already attending college, and current UAM 14 students who may develop an interest in Military Science while on campus. Our recruiting efforts with local High Schools will focus on the benefits of the ROTC four year scholarships, and the benefits of the Army in general. High school presentations will increase the profile of the ROTC Program and raise student interests. In addition, the ROTC Cadre will aggressively recruit qualified Soldiers in local National Guard Units and Reserve Units who are attending college and seeking a degree. The increased financial incentives for the Guardsman/Reservists to participate in ROTC including the GI Bill Kicker of $350 per month, Cadet pay during Drills, and the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship are key recruiting tools our staff will be communicating to National Guard units in the UAM area of influence. Also, we will encourage our cadets to participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) at local National Guard Units. The SMP allows a Cadet to drill with a local National Guard Unit and receive on the job training as an officer, while still participating in ROTC. This program is a win-win for the cadet and the Guard unit. The Cadet receives Cadet pay at drill, mentorship by an experienced officer, and on the job training. The local Guard unit gains a soldier, and potentially a future leader. Lastly, our staff will actively recruit students already on campus who may wish to enter the ROTC Program through attendance of the Leaders training Course conducted at Fort Knox Kentucky each summer. This 28 day course allows sophomores and juniors the chance to enter directly into the Advanced Course of ROTC skipping the first two years, Basic Course. During 2010 cadets who completed LTC and contracted with ROTC received a $5,000.00 bonus. These financial incentives will be key to our recruiting efforts. Retention. Retention of quality personnel is essential in any organization in which success depends on the quality of personnel. The Army and ROTC must retain quality personnel in order to be successful. Retention in ROTC at UAM has historically been poor. The addition of two full time Officers at UAM to teach, train, counsel and mentor cadets will greatly improve our retention rate. The addition of full time instructors at UAM during the 2009-10 year made most cadets realize that being in ROTC was no longer a two day per week class, but rather a full time commitment of study, training, and physical training. Most cadets responded favorably to the increased presence of the ROTC cadre and the training and attention they received. Training. Simply put the quality of training and amount of training at UAPB and UAM will improve dramatically during the 2010-11 academic year. AARs conducted by both the cadets and staff pointed out that training was often not detailed enough and often failed to prepare cadets adequately for LDAC, the capstone exercise of their cadet training. Three particular areas were identified as needing improvement in quality and amount of training; physical fitness training, land navigation/map reading training, and squad tactics exercises. The addition of full time instructors at UAM improved each of these areas. Physical training is now conducted at a minimum of three times per week, tracking progress and counseling as needed. During the 2010-11 academic year additional land navigation practical exercises are planned at Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock. Additionally, the UAM ROTC Cadre would like to utilize local land resources owned and maintained by the University and Forestry Department for introductory and remedial land navigation training. Lastly, we plan to provide the cadets with better quality, realistic Squad tactics exercises (STX) training. The addition of two full time instructors to the department will allow the staff to properly train these tasks in training areas that are suited for these tasks, and with the proper preparation and assessment upon conclusion. An additional element that will greatly improve our quality of STX training is the 15 fact that CPT Bomar spent six weeks as a STX trainer/evaluator during LDAC at Fort Lewis Washington. Quality, realistic training that is properly planned, resourced, and evaluated will always improve the readiness, morale, and unit cohesion of a military organization. Improving the quality and amount of time spent on training during the 2010-11 academic year will have a positive impact on the retention rate, number of contracted cadets, and eventually the graduation/commissioning numbers for the ROTC Department. 8. Specifically describe how your unit is making student learning accessible, including, if applicable, alternative modes of instruction. The nature of the ROTC curriculum and the many tasks, skills, and concepts that must be mastered in a collective environment does not allow the Division of Military Science to offer courses in alternative modes such as online, CIV, or WebCT. Cadets must learn to interact with their peers, and perform leadership duties during training. In addition, the ROTC Cadre must be present to assess cadets in these roles. The Division of Military Science staff does recognize the need to be flexible in accommodating students with academic challenges, work related conflicts, and family/parenting obligations. Class attendance is strongly encouraged and a substantial portion of a cadet’s semester grade. Lab attendance, which is our weekly collective training event for all cadets, is mandatory and essential for cadets to form the tactical domain knowledge and skill set to succeed at LDAC and as a commissioned officer. Physical training, conducted three times per week is mandatory and essential ingredient in the development of a cadet and officer. Field training exercises and Land navigation training conducted on weekends at Robinson Maneuver Training Center (RMTC) in North Little Rock is also required attendance for all contracted cadets. These collective training events utilize training areas, resources, and realistic environment that is impossible to replicate in any alternative mode of training. Also, requiring cadets to be in attendance in the right place, right time, right uniform and prepared to conduct training, is essential in the development of a cadet, Soldier, and Army Officer. The Division of Military Science staff does recognize the need to be flexible in accommodating students with academic challenges, work related conflicts, and family/parenting obligations. The ROTC Cadre will be flexible and empathetic in balancing cadet training requirements and the often hectic schedule and personal lives of our cadets. The addition of full time staff to the ROTC program will allow the addition of several additional, remedial and make up training events. For example, Physical training will be conducted three times per week with an additional session once per week for those absent or in need of additional training. In addition, land navigation training sessions at RMTC will be expanded from the traditional one per semester to two-three per semester. The addition of staff at UAM will make learning more accessible than in recent years simply due to the increase time between cadet and cadre. Also, the additional training events will allow cadets to have greater flexibility in the event they were unable to attend a mandatory training event. 9. Specifically describe how your unit involves students directly in the assessment process. 16 As the Division of Military Science at UAM grows, the number of Senior Cadets, MS IIIs and MS IVs will increase. As these cadet leaders emerge, their responsibilities in the program will develop. Inherent in any successful ROTC department is a strong core of senior cadets who in essence “run the Battalion.” The UAM ROTC program in the past has yet to train, develop, and retain enough strong cadet leaders to effectively assume significant leadership roles. During the 2010-11 academic year the UAM ROTC program will have one senior, MSIV, LDAC graduate. This cadet, along with guidance from the cadre, will lay the groundwork for cadet leadership at UAM. Additionally, it is projected that the 2010-11 year the ROTC program will have in excess of ten cadets with prior and current military service. These cadets will be poised to assume greater leadership roles and duties within the program. In addition to cadet leadership in ROTC, the Military Science curriculum and the LDP model places a great emphasis on Peer Ratings. Peer ratings use the perspective of other cadets to provide performance feedback to the leader, and, when used with other observations, provide a 360-degree assessment of leader performance. While peer ratings are a valuable tool in leader development, experienced cadre must temper their use with good judgment to ensure developmental needs are met. In the LDP, peer ratings take the form of: A. Subordinate ratings – feedback provided to the leader by subordinates following a leadership opportunity. Subordinate ratings provide timely information on the effectiveness of the leader’s interpersonal skills as well as a more complete view of the operation that aids the leader in recognizing areas of performance requiring improvements. Additionally, the assessment skills used by subordinates help prepare them for their own leadership opportunities. Subordinate Peer ratings may be administered in written or oral form, and may use the Peer Evaluation Report (CC Form 156-17R) See Appendix C. B. Squad Peer ratings – feedback provided by contemporaries within the cadet’s own group, focusing on dimensional strengths and weaknesses and administered using the Peer Evaluation Report (CC Form 156-17R). In addition to its value to the rated cadet(s), feedback provided by the team aids the primary assessor in recognizing team dynamics and identifying incipient problems in order to make timely corrections. Squad Peer ratings may be administered at any time the primary assessor determines a training value is present. 10. Describe and provide evidence of efforts your unit is making to retain students in your unit and/or at the University. Training. The most significant action that the ROTC Cadre is taking to retain students is to improve the quality of training and increase the amount of time cadets train and interact with the instructors. Prior to the 2009-10 academic year cadets only attended class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Physical Training (PT) was to be conducted three times per week, but without instructor supervision, the cadet let training seldom had adequate participation. In addition, many cadets discussed in AARs the lack of quality, realistic training. Due to the limitations in 17 staff and instructors, training often failed to live up to the expectations of cadets. In short, many students choose to participate in ROTC to be a part of the “image” of the Army they see advertised in the media, but all too often the level of training was a disappointment to many cadets. One of the biggest factors effecting morale in any military organization is always the quality of training. When soldiers are being pushed, challenged, and accomplishing things individually and as a member of a team morale will be high and retention will be high. However, if training is perceived as poor, boring, and routine soldier morale will suffer and attrition rates will soar. The current ROTC Cadre at UAM increased the amount of training directly with cadets in the second semester of the 2009-10 academic year. PT became mandatory three per week, and lab training was conducted outside, in as realistic setting as time and resources would allow. Most cadets were now coming face to face with their instructors five days per week. Pay and Personnel Issues. Another significant area that affects retention concerns pay, financial aid, and personnel issues. Cadets at UAM have been at a disadvantage in recent years due to the fact that their scholarship issues, cadet pay issues, supply, administrative functions, and virtually anything dealing with Cadet Command, was handled through the host school at UAPB. Naturally, the distance and separation presented problems when cadets had questions, concerns or problems. While the UAPB staff consistently provided quality personnel and logistics services to UAM cadets, the distance and lack of awareness of UAM cadet issues was a frequent problem prior to the 2009-10 year. The addition of a University administrative assistant at UAM and two full time officers serving as instructors and Liaisons with the host school at UAPB has resulted in much quicker solving of pay, supply, and administrative issues. If a cadet feels that they are not being treated fairly or promised the pay and benefits that are entitled to morale will of course suffer greatly. During the 2009-10 year many longstanding cadet pay issues were addressed and corrected due to persistent follow up by the UAM Staff. In addition, students were reminded and assisted in navigating the many sources of financial aid available to cadets and those serving in the National Guard such as Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill, Guard Tuition Incentive Program, and ROTC scholarships. The simple fact that cadets now know that they can go to an ROTC representative on their campus at UAM and likely solve a problem or get an answer to a question has increased the level of customer service to our cadets, increased cadet morale and subsequently helped our retention rate. Mentoring. A key ingredient in any successful military organization and especially training unit like ROTC is an effective mentoring program. ROTC is structured to where the senior cadets MSIIIs and especially MSIVs work extensively with basic course MS Is and MSIIs. These experienced cadets can not only share knowledge of military tactics and techniques, but also offer guidance and assistance to the struggling underclassmen adjusting to college life. During the 2009-10 academic year the senior cadets were given charge of several training events and urged to step up and lead the underclassmen. MS IIIs and MS IVs were tasked with sharing their experiences during prior training at field training exercises, LTC, and LDAC. The implementation of an effective mentoring program for underclassmen (MS Is and MSIIs) utilizing senior cadets and ROTC cadre will improve retention in the ROTC program and the University. 18 Appendix A, Course Syllabus MSL 101 Learn to Lead I Fall, 2010 Instructor MAJ Dwight Ikenberry Office Location: Harris Hall, Room 327 Phone: 870 460-1501 Cell: 501 554-3911 Email: Ikenberry@uamont.edu Course Description MSL 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Learning Objectives The key objective of this semester is to introduce you to the Army’s leadership philosophies and integrate them into your own personal development experiences. Leadership • Describe the relationship between leader character and competence • Identify the leader attributes and core leader competencies of the Army Leadership Requirements Model Values and Ethics • Explain the Warrior Ethos • List and define the seven Army values Personal Development • Define standards for the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) • Write short-term and long-term goals and a personal plan to prepare for APFT • Define the basic elements of time and stress management 19 Officership • Explain the importance of being a model citizen as an Army officer • React to passing colors, National music, and approaching officers Tactics and Techniques • Find on-campus locations by reading a campus map Requirements Reading Student Text • AR 600-9: Army Weight Control Program (Nov 06) • AR 600-25: Salutes, Honors and Visits of Courtesy (Sep 04) • AR 670-1: Wear and Appearance of Uniforms and Insignia (Feb 05) • FM 1-0: The Army (Jun 05) • FM 1-02: Operational Terms and Graphics (Sep 04) • FM 3-0: Operations (Feb 08) • FM 3-21.5: Drill and Ceremony (Jul 03) • FM 3-21.8: The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (Mar 07) • FM 22-51: Leaders Manual for Combat Stress Control (Sep 94) • FM 3-25.26: Map Reading and Land Navigation (Aug 06) • FM 5-0: Army Planning and Orders Production (Jan 05) • FM 5-19: Composite Risk Management (Aug 06) • FM 6-22: Army Leadership (Oct 06) • FM 21-20: Physical Fitness Training (Oct 98) • FM 21-31: Topographic Symbols (Dec 68) • Cadet CD: Military Songs and Bugle Calls Army Publications Site: http://www.army.mil/usapa/doctrine/Active_FM.html http://www.militarydial.com/army-force-structure.htm http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_and_insignia.jsp http://www.army.mil/warriorethos http://www.changingminds.org http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook DVD Support Materials (Curriculum Utility Pack – CUP) o “Saving Private Ryan” 20 o “Blackhawk Down” o “Gettysburg” o “We Were Soldiers” o “Remember the Titans” Class participation Students are expected to attend class each week and participate actively in learning through critical reflection, inquiry, dialogue, and group interactions. Class participation, which includes attendance and being in uniform, is a substantial portion of the grade for this class. Students are also encouraged to participate in class discussions, share personal perspectives and experiences related to principles discussed in class or reading, and work with fellow students to engage in class and lab exercises. Quizzes The class is interactive and uses homework and in-class assignments to evaluate learning. Quizzes are used at the Instructor’s discretion. Mid-Term Exam A mid-term exam will be given to test the levels of learning achieved by students in the first half of the course. Final Exam A cumulative final exam will be given to test the levels of learning achieved by students throughout the course of the semester. Homework/Project Assignments In addition to reading assignments, you will have three key homework assignments that are graded. 1) Time Management – To prepare for lesson 3, you will maintain a log your time for five days and bring it to class. You must create a ‘semester assignment’ calendar and write two academic and physical fitness goals. After the lesson, you will use a log to track your time for the next three weeks. You are required to identify priorities and write an essay summarizing how effectively you are managing your time. 2) Written Assignment – Branch Orientation. You will research a branch of the Army and relate it to the characteristics of a Profession. (1 page essay) 3) Health & Fitness Assessment – You will chart your physical fitness and answer questions in essay format. You will use the MyPyramid.com website to log your diet and compare to the Dietary & Nutrient Guidelines. You must write a brief essay describing your strengths and development areas and write SMART goals to improve. Documentation of website use is required. 21 Evaluation and Grading Class Participation 20% Time Management Assignment 10% Mid-Term Exam 25% Branch Orientation Essay 10% Health & Fitness Assessment 10% Final Exam 25% Solid performance in each area of evaluation is necessary to earn a grade of “B”. The following grading scale will be used based on 100 points possible: The following grading scale will be used: 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 59 and below F Every attempt will be made to offer adequate written assessments in explaining evaluations. All late papers and assignments will receive a 10% reduction in grade. Course Design This class will be conducted in an interactive manner. Everyone will be responsible for contributing to the success of the learning experience. Lectures will be brief and interactive. You will have extensive small group discussions and exercises throughout the class. Time will be given in class to discuss and work on projects and papers. Collaboration You are encouraged to work together with the instructor in modifying assignments, suggesting agenda, and raising questions for discussion. Special Needs The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires universities to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you 22 have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience. Students with Disabilities: It is the policy of the University of AR at Monticello to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. Any student requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Special Student Services located in Harris Hall Room 120; phone 870 460-1026; TDD 870 460-1626; Fax 870 460-1926. Office Hours and Appointments Office Hours are: M-W-F 0900 - 1500 I will meet with any of you to discuss assignments, issues, or concerns. My schedule is generally flexible and I will schedule a specific time to meet with you beyond office hours, if necessary. Cadre availability to interact with students is one of the most significant factors that contribute to cadet recruitment and retention. Overview of Sessions Session 1 Orientation and Introduction Session 2 ROTC Rank Structure Session 3 Time Management Session 4 Orienteering 23 Session 5 US Military Customs and Courtesies Session 6 Mid-Term Exam Session 7 Officership and the Army Profession Assignment Due Time Management Session 8 Health & Fitness Health and Fitness Diary Due Session 9 Essay Due Introduction to Stress Management Session 10 Introduction to Warrior Ethos Session 11 Introduction to Army Leadership Assignment Due Session 12 Branch Orientation Health & Fitness Final Exam ROTC Course Labs Cadets in MSL 101 are not required to attend labs but it is highly encouraged that they participate. Attendance positively affects class participation grades. LAB 1 Drill and Ceremony LAB 2 Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) LAB 3 Land Navigation I LAB 4 Land Navigation II LAB 5 Movement Techniques (Individual and Squad) LAB 6 Employ Hand Grenades and Claymore Mines LAB 7 Battle Drills LAB 8 Squad Tactics I LAB 9 Squad Tactics II LAB 10 Squad Tactics III LAB 11 Fieldcraft & Pre-Combat Checks & Inspections (PCCs, PCI, & Field Craft) LAB 12 Commander’s Time 24 Appendix B, DA Form 4856 Developmental Counseling Form (Front) 25 Appendix B, DA Form 4856 Developmental Counseling Form (Reverse) 26 Appendix C, LDP Forms (Blue Card) CADET COMMAND REG 145-3 REQUIREMENTS CONTROL SYMBOL ATCC-122 LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT REPORT PART I – RECORD OF OBSERVATIONS AND COUNSELING Check here if SPOT REPORT a. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATION: Summarize most significant observed leadership behaviors. Use sufficient detail to support summary ratings in Parts II and III. Use Continuation Card if necessary. b. COUNSELING: Comment on at least 1 “SUSTAIN” and 1 “IMPROVE” dimension as identified in Part II. (“IMPROVE” comments are required for each “N” entry in Part II) Not required for Spot Report. SUSTAIN: IMPROVE: UNIT RATED CADET NAME RATED CADET SIGNATURE ASSESSOR NAME / INITIALS CDT CMD FORM 156-4A-R FEB 02 REPLACES CDT CMD FORM 156-4-R OCT 98 DUTY POSITION (Location if Spot Report) DATE CADRE CADET NOTE: Signature indicates that counseling was administered as reflected in Part 1b above, and does not imply agreement with ratings. Leadership Assessment/Spot Report (Front) 27 PART II - CHARACTER: Disposition of the leader: combination of values, attributes, and skills affecting leader actions a. ARMY VALUES (Comments mandatory for all “NO” entries. Use Part I.) 1. LOYALTY: Bears true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, 2. DUTY: Fulfills professional, legal, and moral obligations 3. RESPECT: Promotes dignity, consideration, fairness, & EO 4. SELFLESS-SERVICE: Places Army priorities before self Yes No Yes No the Unit, and the soldier 5. HONOR: Adherence to the Army’s publicly declared code of values 6. INTEGRITY: Possesses high personal moral standards; honest in word and deed 7. PERSONAL COURAGE: Manifests physical and moral bravery b. LEADER ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / ACTIONS: Mark “E”, “S”, or “N” for each observed dimension. IMPROVE comments in Part II are mandatory when rating of “N” is indicated. 1. ATTRIBUTES Fundamental qualities and characteristics 2. SKILLS Skill development is part of self-development; prerequisite to action 1. MENTAL E S N 2. 1. CONCEPTUAL E S N Demonstrates sound judgment, critical/creative thinking, moral reasoning 4. PHYSICAL E S N 3. Maintains appropriate level of physical fitness and military bearing Possesses desire, will, initiative and discipline 2. INTERPERSONAL E EMOTIONAL E S N S N E S N E S N E S N E S N Displays self-control; calm under pressure S N 3. TECHNICAL E Possesses the necessary expertise to accomplish all tasks and functions Shows skill with people; coaching, teaching, counseling, motivating and empowering TACTICAL Demonstrates proficiency in required professional knowledge, judgment, and warfighting 3. ACTIONS Major activities leaders perform; influencing, operating and improving INFLUENCING 1. Method of reaching goals while operating/improving Displays good oral, written, and listening skills for individual / groups OPERATING 1. Short-term mission accomplishment IMPROVING Long-term improvement in the Army, its people, and organizations COMMUNICATING PLANNING E E S N S N DEVELOPING E Invests adequate time and effort to develop individual subordinates as leaders DECISION-MAKING E S N 3. S N 3. Employs sound judgment, logical reasoning, and uses resources wisely Develops detailed, executable plans that are feasible, acceptable, and suitable 1. 2. 2. EXECUTING E Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward mission accomplishment N 2. BUILDING E Spends time and resources improving teams, groups, and units; fosters ethical climate PART III - OVERALL NET ASSESSMENT (Circle one) Leadership Assessment/Spot Report (Reverse) E ASSESSING Uses after-action and evaluation tools to facilitate consistent improvement Shows tactical proficiency, meets mission standards, and takes care of people / resources S MOTIVATING S N 3. LEARNING Seeks self-improvement and organizational growth; envisioning, adapting and leading S N 28 (Yellow Card) CADET SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT Cadet Unit ROTC Cdt Cmd Reg 145-3 REQUIREMENTS CONTROL SYMBOL ATCC-122 Duty Position Length(Hours) SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE (Describe the Situation, assigned Task, the Action taken, and the Results). CDT CMD Form 156-2-R Dec 95 Cadet Self-Assessment Report (Front) Date Card ___ of ___ 29 My Strongest Dimensions: (list 1, 2 or 3 ) Dimensions I Need to Improve: (list 1, 2 or 3 ) Complete self-assessment to this point and turn it in prior to counseling Cadet Summary of Counseling My Strong Dimensions (As Noted by Evaluator): (list ) Dimensions to Improve (As Noted by Evaluator): (list ) Actions I Plan to Take: (sentences or bullets) Cadet’s Signature Date CC Form 156-2-R (Reverse Side) Jun 97 Cadet Self-Assessment Report (Reverse) 30 JOB PERFORMANCE SUMMARY CARD Cadet SSN Unit School VALUES Date Position Assessor As Obsvd ATTRIBUTES ME PH EM SKILLS CN IP TE TA INFLUENCING OPERATING CO DM PL MO EX AS IMPROVING DE BD LR NET Summary of Ratings by Dimension APFT: PU RUN SU TOTAL LAND NAV: WR NT DY BRM: TOTAL ROTC CDT CMD FORM 156-18A-R Job Performance Summary Card (Cadet Focused) (Front) SQUAD PEER: ______OF______ RECONDO: YES NO 31 VALUES Date Position Assessor Name ATTRIBUTES SKILLS INFLUENCING OPERATING IMPROVING As Obsvd ME PH EM CN IP TE TA CO DM MO PL EX AS DE BD LR NET As Obsvd ME PH EM CN IP TE TA CO DM MO PL EX AS DE BD LR NET VALUES ATTRIBUTES SKILLS INFLUENCING OPERATING ROTC CDT CMD FORM 156-18B-R Job Performance Summary Card (Cadet Focused) (Reverse) IMPROVING 32 PEER EVALUATION REPORT REQUIREMENTS CONTROL SYMBOL ATCC-122 (ROTC Cdt Cmd Reg 145-3) CADET (RATER) UNIT DATE CADET (RATED) RANKING________________OF_____________ WHAT ARE THIS INDIVIDUAL’S STRONGEST (ONE, TWO, OR THREE) LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS AND WHY? WHAT ARE THIS INDIVIDUAL’S WEAKEST (ONE, TWO, OR THREE) LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS AND WHY? CDT CMD Form 156-17-R Feb 96 Peer Evaluation Report (One Side Only) 33 34