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United States Army Command and General Staff College International Military Student Division Sponsorship Information B

United States Army Command and General Staff College International Military Student Division Sponsorship Information Brief 10-02. Mr. Jim Fain/Mr. Mike Brettmann International Military Student Division Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027. Managing Expectations. This is JOB #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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United States Army Command and General Staff College International Military Student Division Sponsorship Information B

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  1. United States Army Command and General Staff College International Military Student Division Sponsorship Information Brief 10-02 Mr. Jim Fain/Mr. Mike Brettmann International Military Student Division Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027

  2. Managing Expectations This is JOB #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most of the problems we encounter stem from improper expectations

  3. AGENDA • History • Security Assistance • International Military Student Division (IMSD) • Field Studies Program • Preparatory Courses • IMS Support System • Sponsor Events • International Hall of Fame (IHOF)

  4. International Officer Attendance(SINCE 1894) • 28 Heads of State • Over 300 Ministers, Ambassadors and Representatives • Over 300 Chiefs of Staff (Armed Forces or Services) • Over 2,500 General Officers • Historically, 46% of graduates attain one of these positions • Over 7,000 Officers representing 155 Countries

  5. !!!!!!! We aren’t making this up as we go along…. The JSAT serves as the controlling regulation for Administration and the Informational Program.

  6. Security Assistance Training Program (1 of 2) • Security Assistance refers to the range of U.S. Government programs through which we aid other nations to defend and preserve their own national security in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives…. • The Department of State (DOS) is the “program manager” • The Department of Defense (DOD) implements • U.S. Army, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) executes the Army Security Assistance Training Program • Chief, IMSD, serves as the International Military Student • Officer for all International Military Students studying at CGSC….

  7. Security Assistance Training Program (2 of 2) • Countries are invited based on eligibility criteria established in law… • HQDA (with non-binding recommendation from CGSC) issues invitations to COCOMs; COCOM invites based on regional engagement strategy…. • Officers attend under one of four funding categories: • (IMET; FMS; PMEX; CTFP) • Policy changes have been significant: • Housing/subsistence: Flat rate replaced by Reimbursable Allowances ($70 a day/$52 a day ~ $3660 per month) • 14 sets of on post quarters available for 10-2 IMS • Tenant obligations when renting • Health Insurance Requirement • Pregnancy Policy, courses over 6 months long

  8. On Post Housing 14 sets of furnished quarters will be made available by the Private Partner responsible for housing on the installation – names will be drawn by lottery from the group of countries with Living Allowance supported by the USG…. Manage Expectations – these quarters are being offered at a discount rate; so it is UNDERSTOOD and NO SURPRISE that these are NOT new quarters!!!!

  9. IMSD Mission Create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success; support the Security Assistance Training program objectives through: Administration-- Personal affairs; Discipline; etc. Academics-- International Military Student Preparatory Course Field Studies Program-- Mandated Provide a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, educational institutions, and way of life Sponsorship– Critical Support Network! Expectations! Unaccompanied!

  10. IMSD Organization (Funding, Administration &Policy) Commandant DSCA Deputy Commandant DASA-DEC SATFA Director of Student Affairs Chief, IMSD Field Studies Program Manager Executive Officer IMS Program Assistant (x3) IMS Program Assistant IMS Program Assistant FSP Coord (x2)

  11. Field Studies Program(Facets) • Human Rights • Law of War • International Peace and Security • U.S. Government Institutions • Political Processes • Judicial System • Free Market System • Media • Education • Health and Human Services • Diversity and American Life

  12. CGSC International Military Student Preparatory Courses • International Military Student Preparatory Course (Jan 11th- 22nd) • Covers an overview of American society • Introduces IMS population to each other • Familiarize IMS with the U.S. Army organization, doctrine, and staff procedures • American Orientation Course ongoing at this same time…. • Command & General Staff Officer Preparatory Course (Jan 25th-29th – 5 days) • Involves participation by IMS and U.S. officers in non-combat arms branches, and our U.S. sister services • Instructions focus on “Army” terminology, organization, tactics, logistics, and command and control

  13. Albania Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia-Herzegovina Bulgaria Czech Rep Denmark France Georgia Germany Israel Italy (2) Lithuania Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania (2) Serbia Slovakia Spain Turkey UK Ukraine CGSS International Class 10-1 Jun 2009 Report Canada (2) Mexico Afghanistan Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Pakistan (2) Saudi Arabia (2) UAE Argentina Chile Colombia (2) El Salvador Honduras Botswana Kenya Liberia Malawi Morocco (2) Nigeria Senegal Australia Bangladesh IndonesiaJapan Korea Malaysia Nepal (2) Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand 67 Students from 59 Countries

  14. CGSS International Class 10-2 Jan 2010 Report Czech Rep, Estonia, Germany (2), Hungary ,Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, Poland, Serbia (2), Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland , Ukraine, United Kingdom Canada (2) Afghanistan BahrainEgypt Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia (2) Belize Brazil Guyana Jamaica Paraguay Botswana Ghana Morocco Namibia South Africa Southern Sudan Tanzania Zambia Australia India IndonesiaKorea Mongolia Nepal New Zealand Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan 48 Students from 44 Participants

  15. Leavenworth / Lansing Kansas City • Airport Greeter • American Orientation Course • “Outside” link • General Assistance • Airport Greeter • KC Orientation • “Outside” link • General Assistance Fort Leavenworth Staff Group • Airport Greeter • Family Installation Orientation • Housing & Services • Vehicle Related • Open Bank Account SGA/Student Ambassador • Provide immediate classroom assistance International Military Student Sponsor Support System • Classroom work • Uniform(s) • U.S. Military Customs

  16. Books on American Culture • “American Ways, A Guide for Foreigners in the United States” • Second Edition, Gary Althen, ISBN 1-877864-99-4 • “Distant Mirrors, America as a Foreign Culture”, Second Edition, • Edited by Phillip Devita, James D. Armstrong, ISBN 0-534-25734-8 • “ The Values Americans Live by”, L. Robert Kohls (Handout)

  17. Aspects of American life they would not like to take home • Excessive individualism • Weak family ties • Treatment of older people • Materialism • Competitiveness • Rapid pace of life • Divorce • “Free” male-female relations • Impersonality

  18. Aspects of American life they would like to take home • Opportunity for individuals to raise their station in life • Efficiency of organizations • Hard work and productivity • Freedom to express opinions openly • General sense of freedom

  19. Connections between the lists • American organizations are efficient because of their impersonality • and fast pace • If family ties were stronger individuals would not move to get a • better job • Materialism might motivate people to work harder • Individualism goes with the sense of freedom

  20. IMS/Sponsor “Events” • 2-3 Jan- IMS Report Window – Airport Greeter Program/Van • 19/20 Jan - IMS/Sponsor Icebreaker (RCC) • 8 Feb – Flag Ceremony • 26 March - Spring Food Fair (RCC) • 31 May- 11 June – Summer break • 3-5 Aug - Wichita Trip • 13 Aug – MOWW Ball • 24 September- Fall Food Fair(RCC) • 14-22 Oct - Gettysburg/DC trip • 19 Nov- Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony ( Lewis & Clark) • 26 Nov-10-2 Holiday Dinner Dance (RCC) • 9 Dec – IMS Badge Ceremony

  21. Sponsor Organization Notes • Contact guidelines and example • Sponsors should not rent properties they own or manage to the IMS they sponsor…. • IMS personal information (addresses/phone numbers, etc.) should be protected information – please don’t share it outside the boundaries of sponsorship…. • IMSD PAC will make Hoge reservations for all who request them; sponsors will be told whether or not their IMS requested reservations – Hoge should be able to accommodate all requests during the report window…. • REPORT UNREASONABLE IMS REQUESTS TO MR. BRETTMANN OR MR. EXPOSE…. • Sponsor coordinators will be called and e-mailed with airport arrival information by IMSD…. • 30 day and yearly passes for IMS living on Fort Leavenworth • Address questions to IMSD, not the chain of command

  22. Fort Leavenworth Sponsors • Excellent-51 Good-9 Fair-5 Poor-2 • Operation International Sponsors • Excellent-39 Good-21 Fair-5 Poor-2 • GKCPTP Sponsors • Excellent-34 Good-19 Fair-7 Poor-7 10-1 Sponsor Surveys

  23. International Hall of Fame Eligibility: - Resident graduate of a CGSC Regular Course - Through merit serve as the Senior Officer, by rank seniority, in one of his nation’s service components; or as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff level; or attain international recognition for significant and enduring military or humanitarian service (Commanding General of UN relief or peace-keeping mission) while holding a rank equivalent to the highest rank held in his nation’s service. Nominative Process: - Submitted by senior US in-country representative for responsible for Security Assistance; endorsed by the US Ambassador. - Packet is reviewed by USACGSC for completeness and accuracy and then forwarded to DASA-DEC for further Army and interagency clearance. - Induction (for those approved) should not be expected earlier than one year from the date of the submission of the packet. - CGSC holds two induction ceremonies per year….

  24. ?????????????????????? …or Comments….

  25. Contact Information • Mr. Fain – 913-684-7317; • jim.fain@us.army.mil • Mr. Brettmann – 913-684-7323; • michael.brettmann@us.army.mil • Mr. Expose – 913-684-7325; • noah.expose@us.army.mil • Ms. Redmon – 913-684-7324 • beckie.redmon@us.army.mil • Airport Greeters- 913-683-3394

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