Cadet Leader Development Exercise (CALDEX) 2016 Information Brief

1. Cadet Leader Development Exercise (CALDEX) 2016 Information Brief

2. Cadet Leader Development Exercise MSL 401 Training Management Mission Command Ethics/EO/SHARP UCMJ/LLW • 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. Harvard ROTC Leadership Conference Adaptive Leader Program Virtual Ethics Training Break-out Sessions with AWC Fellows Keynote Speaker • 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. • 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. • Execute a Series of hands-on Leadership Development exercises with peers. (Decisive Operation) • 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) • Conduct Ethical Scenario Training • Conclude with a Senior Leader Keynote Address 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)

3. Harvard ROTC Leadership Conference Attendees: 78 Cadets from 4 SROTC Programs in MA and NY 0730 - 0800 0800 - 1300 1300 - 1800 1800 - UTC Decisive Operation (Group 1) Adaptive Leader Program Decisive Operation (Group 2) Adaptive Leader Program Decisive Operation (All) Adaptive Leader Program (Group 2) (Group 1) Supporting Operation 2 Army Professions Forum Supporting Operation 2 Army Professions Forum Saturday Supporting Operation 1 Virtual Ethical Training Supporting Operation 1 Virtual Ethical Training Supporting Operation 3 Mission Command Panel Supporting Operation 3 Mission Command Panel Continental Breakfast Boxed Lunch Buffet Dinner 1300 - 1430 0800 - 1200 • 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 Key Note Speaker (All) COL Kirk Dorr CSA Senior Fellow, Harvard, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs (former JTF Bravo Commander) Decisive Operation (All) Adaptive Leader Program Welcome Address Dr. Rakesh Khurana Dean of Harvard College, Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development Sunday Continental Breakfast Boxed Lunch

4. Concept of Operations Map ALP Workshop Room B P09 P10 P11 ALP Workshop Room A Observatory Parking (Passes Provided) 118-Person Capacity Cinema is located on the bottom floor of the Harvard College Student Organization Center at Hilles

5. Coordinating Instructions Attendees: 78 Cadets from 4 SROTC Programs in MA and NY Saturday, January 30, 2016 Sunday, January 31, 2016 0750: Opening Remarks by LTC Godfrin 0800-1200: ALP Workshop Session II 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 0730-0740: Introduction by LTC Godfrin, MIT PMS and Director of Harvard Army ROTC 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 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)

6. 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 40-minute 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/

7. The Army Profession Forum • 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) 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 Questions for Reflection / Discussion: • What does it mean now for the Army to be a military profession after more than a decade of war? • What traits are exhibited by Army professionals? • How do I maintain professionalism in my unit? • How do I develop the professional military ethic in my subordinates? • How do I continue to gain expert knowledge as a professional? • How do I uphold and enforce ethical standards of conduct in our profession?

8. 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: • COL Gabavics (MIT Fellow) • LTC (P) Schuldt (Harvard Fellow) • MAJ Dahmann (Tufts ACS) • CPT XXX (ACS Student) Questions for Reflection / Discussion: • How can leaders establish a command climate that fosters Mission Command? • What can I do to promote the principles of Mission Command within my organization? • What practices hinder the execution of mission oriented orders? • How have commanders and leaders effectively implemented the principles of Mission Command in combat? Where have they failed? • How do the principles of Mission Command apply to training, maintenance, and other key tasks in units? • How have the advent of Mission Command information systems (CPOF, BCS3, etc.) effected the implementation of the philosophy of Mission Command?

9. Adaptive Leader Program • 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. 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. • 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

10. 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: • Assume the role of decision-makers in a variety of high-pressure situations; • Make difficult decisions with incomplete and sometimes contradictory information available, and observe their peers in similar situations • Gain an understanding of each other’s preferred working styles and the importance of moral courage in good leadership • Quickly adapt a sense of trust among their team as they explore complex problems and build dynamic adaptive teams

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