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Cadet Leader Development Exercise (CALDEX) 2016
Information Brief
Leaders for Life
Cadet Leader Development Exercise
Mission: All 2nd “Freedom” Brigade Programs executes a Cadet Leader Development
Exercise NLT Spring Commissioning Ceremonies 2016 in order to better posture
our Mission Set 2016 Cadets to serve selflessly in all components with character
and the ability to thrive in chaos.
Purpose: The CALDEX serves as professional experience which enhances each Cadet's
leadership development and critical thinking skills while building on the themes of
Mission Command and the Army Profession in an environment designed to enhance
their problem solving capabilities with contemporary analysis and examples.
Key Tasks:
• Plan and conduct a professional and safe event
• Ensure the exercise aligns with the Army Learning Areas
• Ensure the exercise aligns with the approved SROTC outcomes
• Structure the exercise to compliment on-campus classroom and leadership labs
• Promote agility and critical thinking skills beyond purely tactical scenarios
• Provide a forum for exchanges with Cadets from sister-schools
End State: Mission Set 2016 Cadets are excited to become officers, focused on their
commissioning and future responsibilities, and prepared to serve selflessly with character.
Concept of Operations. Programs develop a multi-day Cadet Leader
Development Exercise that meets the Brigade’s Emphasis Areas. This
exercise can be conducted in conjunction with other already planned training
(i.e. Staff Ride, Army War College visit). The training does not need to occur
in consecutive days, but encouraged.
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Leadership Panel: With Current Battalion Commanders, Company
Commanders, Platoon Leaders, First Sergeants, Platoon Sergeants, and
Squad Leaders from the Operational Force, National Guard and
Reserves.
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Execute a Series of hands-on Leadership Development exercises with
peers. (Decisive Operation)
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Conduct an Army Profession Forums target on addressing a multitude of
leadership dilemmas/issues common in today’s contemporary operating
environment (During a Staff ride is acceptable)
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Conduct Ethical Scenario Training
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Conclude with a Senior Leader Keynote Address
MSL 401
Training Management
Mission Command
Ethics/EO/SHARP
UCMJ/LLW
Harvard ROTC Leadership Conference
Adaptive Leader Program
Virtual Ethics Training
Break-out Sessions with AWC Fellows
Keynote Speaker
MSL 402
AOC/ULO/UCP
Ethics PE
First Assignment Preparation
JLTX
Platoon Operations
Staff Ride
BU – Gettysburg
MIT – Lexington and Concord
NEU – Saratoga
Siena – Saratoga (Fall)
Harvard ROTC Leadership Conference
Attendees: 78 Cadets from 4 SROTC Programs in MA and NY
Welcome Address
Dr. Rakesh Khurana
Dean of Harvard College,
Marvin Bower Professor of
Leadership Development
Saturday
0730 - 0800
0800 - 1300
1300 - 1800
Decisive Operation (Group 1)
Adaptive Leader Program
Decisive Operation (Group 2)
Adaptive Leader Program
(Group 2)
Supporting
Operation 1
Virtual Ethical
Training
Continental Breakfast
Supporting
Operation 2
Army Professions
Forum
Supporting
Operation 3
Mission Command
Panel
Continental Breakfast
Sunday
Supporting
Operation 1
Virtual Ethical
Training
Boxed Lunch
Supporting
Operation 2
Army Professions
Forum
Decisive
Operation
(All)
Adaptive
Leader
Program
Supporting
Operation 3
Mission Command
Panel
Buffet Dinner
1300 - 1430
0800 - 1200
Decisive
Operation
(All)
Adaptive
Leader
Program
(Group 1)
1800 - UTC
Key Note Speaker (All)
COL Kirk Dorr
CSA Senior Fellow,
Harvard, Weatherhead
Center for International
Affairs
(former JTF Bravo
Commander)
Boxed Lunch
Break-Out Session Facilitators
• COL Stephen E. Gabavics, MIT Security
Studies Program
• COL Brad J. Eungard, MIT Supply Chain
Management Program
• LTC (P) Shawn Schuldt, Harvard Kennedy
School of Government
• LTC (P) Stephen E. Schemenauer, Tufts’
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
• MAJ Todd E. Dahmann, Tufts’ Fletcher
School of Law and Diplomacy
• 3 ACS Students and/or NCOs TBD
Concept of Operations Map
P09
P10
P11
ALP
Workshop
Room B
ALP
Workshop
Room A
118-Person Capacity
Cinema is located on
the bottom floor of the
Harvard College
Student Organization
Center at Hilles
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Coordinating Instructions
Attendees: 78 Cadets from 4 SROTC Programs in MA and NY
Saturday, January 30, 2016
0730-0740: Introduction by LTC Godfrin, MIT PMS and Director of Harvard
Army ROTC
Sunday, January 31, 2016
0750: Opening Remarks by LTC Godfrin
0800-1200: ALP Workshop Session II
0740-0800: Welcoming Address by Dean Rakesh Khurana, Dean of Harvard
College, Marvin Bower Professor Leadership Development
0800-1300: (Group 1) – Adaptive Leader Program (ALP) Workshop Session I
0800-0940: (Group 2) – Breakout Session (Rotation #1)
0940-1120 (Group 2) – Breakout Session (Rotation #2)
1120-1300 (Group 2) – Breakout Session (Rotation #3) and Lunch
1200-1300: Lunch
1300-1430: Keynote Speech by COL Kirk Dorr, CSA
Senior Fellow, Harvard University, Weatherhead
Center for International Affairs
1430 – Closing Remarks by LTC Godfrin
1300-1440 (Group 1) – Breakout Session (Rotation #1) and Lunch
1440-1620 (Group 1) – Breakout Session (Rotation #2)
1620-1800 (Group 1) – Breakout Session (Rotation #3)
1300-1800: (Group 2) – Adaptive Leader Program (ALP) Workshop Session I
1800-1830 – ALP Workshop Session II Introduction
1830-UTC – Buffet Dinner and Workshop Session II Preparation
Class I (Cadets Only):
- Breakfast: Continental Breakfast
- Lunch: Boxed Lunch
- Dinner: Buffet Style (Saturday only)
- Total Cost: $2488.20
Uniform: ACUs
Billeting: Camp Curtis Guild or Campus
Transportation: GSA Vehicles (parking
passes provided)
Virtual Ethical Scenarios
• Who: 6 iterations in groups of 13
Cadets
• Where: Hilles P10
• Time: 1 Hour, 40 Minutes
• Facilitators: Boston University
Cadre
SUMMARY: The Virtual Ethical Scenarios
(VES) allow our Cadets to explore
developmental opportunities in a facilitator-led
digital environment designed to promote
discourse, education, and inspire all Cadets
on the meaning and practice of values-based
decisions made within the framework of a
typical duty assignment. The goal is for
Cadets to complete these interactive sessions
with an enhanced understanding, acceptance,
and appreciation for the ramifications of their
decisions and obligations as a leader.
The facilitators will host six 1-hour and 40minute sessions throughout the CALDEX.
The facilitator will use either the “The High
Ground” or “The Company We Keep” virtual
simulator from the Center for the Army
Profession and Ethic to tailor their session.
http://cape.army.mil/virtual-simulators/
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The Army Profession Forum
SUMMARY: The Army Profession Forum
is designed to educate the Cadets on our
commitment to maintain the Army as a
military profession. Soldiers are Army
professionals certified by the profession,
and bonded with comrades through
shared identity, serving within our culture
of trust. Army professionals are stewards
of the Army Profession, living by and
upholding the moral principles of the
Army Ethic.
Each forum is facilitated by an Army War
College Fellow and either a Company
Grade Officer or Non-Commissioned
Officer.
Main discussion topics include:
 The United States Army Profession
 The Army Culture and the Army Ethic
 Essential Characteristics of the Army
Profession
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• Who: 6 iterations in groups of 13
Cadets
• Where: Hilles Hall (P11)
• Time: 1 Hour, 40 Minutes
• Officer Panel Participants:
 COL Eungard (MIT Fellow)
 LTC (P) Schemenauer (Tufts Fellow)
• NCO Forum Participants
 SFC XXX (XXXXXX)
 SSG XXX (XXXXXX)
Questions for Reflection / Discussion:
1. What does it mean now for the Army to be a
military profession after more than a decade of
war?
2. What traits are exhibited by Army professionals?
3. How do I maintain professionalism in my unit?
4. How do I develop the professional military ethic in
my subordinates?
5. How do I continue to gain expert knowledge as a
professional?
6. How do I uphold and enforce ethical standards of
conduct in our profession?
Mission Command Panel
SUMMARY: The Mission Command and
Leadership Panel affords the Cadets an
opportunity to engage in a developmental
discussion with recent former Battalion
Commanders and Company Commanders
who are currently studying as an Army
War College Fellow in or an Advanced
Civil Schooling program. The panel
leaders are present to share their
experiences and address expectations of
junior officers.
• Who: 6 iterations in groups of 13
Cadets
• Where: Hilles Hall (P09)
• Time: 1 Hour, 40 Minutes
• Officer Panel Participants:
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COL Gabavics (MIT Fellow)
LTC (P) Schuldt (Harvard Fellow)
MAJ Dahmann (Tufts ACS)
CPT XXX (ACS Student)
Questions for Reflection / Discussion:
1. How can leaders establish a command climate that fosters Mission Command?
2. What can I do to promote the principles of Mission Command within my organization?
3. What practices hinder the execution of mission oriented orders?
4. How have commanders and leaders effectively implemented the principles of Mission Command in
combat? Where have they failed?
5. How do the principles of Mission Command apply to training, maintenance, and other key tasks in
units?
6. How have the advent of Mission Command information systems (CPOF, BCS3, etc.) effected the
implementation of the philosophy of Mission Command?
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Adaptive Leader Program
The Adaptive Leader Program uses proven learning methodologies to ensure
participants stay fully engaged and involved throughout the two-day session.
The workshops are filled with interactive Tactical Decision Exercises (TDEs),
peer assessment and lively analytical discussions creating a safe yet
challenging environment for all participants.
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Workshop Outcomes
Increased decision making under pressure
Improved decision making effectiveness
Comfortable with ambiguity and pressure
A more advanced and ambitious tactical mindset
More responsive to emerging opportunities
Greater creativity in decision-making
• Who: 2 Iterations in 2
Groups of 19/20 Cadets
• Where: Hilles (P13 and P14)
• Time:
-1 x 5 hour Session (each)
-Team Prep time (~2 hours)
-Team Competitive
Exercise (~4 hours)
• Facilitators:
 Fred T. Leland, Jr. – Author of
“Adaptive Leadership Handbook:
Innovative Ways to Teach and
Develop Your People.”
 William Foley USA (Ret.) – Adaptive
leadership applications consultant
and lecturer; US Army Special
Forces Supervisor, Instructor and
Operator.
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Adaptive Leader Program Overview
Course outline: The course runs non-stop, creating a fluid and engaging learning environment.
Participants are always in a situation conducive to the development of personal initiative, team
work and adaptability. Everyone takes an active role in the course. This may consist of learning
how to evaluate peers during Tactical Decision Exercises, briefing solutions to the class, or
assuming a leadership role during one of the many Tactical Decision Exercises
During the workshops participants will:
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Assume the role of decision-makers in
a variety of high-pressure situations;
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Make difficult decisions with
incomplete and sometimes
contradictory information available,
and observe their peers in similar
situations
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Gain an understanding of each other’s
preferred working styles and the
importance of moral courage in good
leadership
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Quickly adapt a sense of trust among
their team as they explore complex
problems and build dynamic adaptive
teams
Leadership Conference
Crosswalk
ARMY LEARNING AREAS
THE ARMY PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSION COMPETENCE ADAPTABILITY TEAMWORK
CADET LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE (CALDEX) 2015 EVENTS
LEADERSHIP
PANEL
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X
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
EXERCISES
X
ARMY
PROFESSION
FORUMS
X
VIRTUAL
ETHICAL
SCENARIOS
X
X
X
X
LIFELONG
LEARNING
X
X
X
ROTC OUTCOMES
Demonstrate intellectual, military and physical competence including
skills required to succeed both in tactical and garrison environments.
Think critically and creatively. Understands ambiguous situations and
solves complex problems.
Make sound and timely decisions within the commander's guidance
and intent.
Develop, lead, and inspire their units to accomplish the mission.
Demonstrates respect for others and the ability to work effectively
with people of different cultures.
Communicate and interact effectively with all audiences.
Pursue excellence and continue to grow, personnally and
professionally, demonstrating a broad perspective that is open to new
ideas and experiences.
X
X
X
COMPREHENSIVE
FITNESS
X
Demonstrate intellectual, military and physical competence including
skills required to succeed both in tactical and garrison environments.
Think critically and creatively. Understands ambiguous situations and
solves complex problems.
Make sound and timely decisions within the commander's guidance
and intent.
Develop, lead, and inspire their units to accomplish the mission.
Demonstrates respect for others and the ability to work effectively
with people of different cultures.
Communicate and interact effectively with all audiences.
Embraces their role as an Army officer. Lives honorably--with
uncompromising integrity. Builds trust within the organization.
Develop, lead, and inspire their units to accomplish the mission.
Demonstrates respect for others and the ability to work effectively
with people of different cultures.
Communicate and interact effectively with all audiences.
Seeks balance, resilience, and demonstrates a strong and winning
spirit, demonstrating mental and physical toughness.
Embraces their role as an Army officer. Lives honorably--with
uncompromising integrity. Builds trust within the organization.
Think critically and creatively. Understands ambiguous situations and
solves complex problems.
Make sound and timely decisions within the commander's guidance
and intent.
Pursue excellence and continue to grow, personnally and
professionally, demonstrating a broad perspective that is open to new
ideas and experiences.
Seeks balance, resilience, and demonstrates a strong and winning
spirit, demonstrating mental and physical toughness.