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COMDTNOTE 1524
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR USCG ACADEMY COMPANY OFFICER LEADERSHIP
STUDIES PROGRAM
A. Performance, Training and Education Manual, COMDTINST M1500.10
(series)
B. Coast Guard Advanced Education Program, COMDTINST 1524.1 (series)
C. COMCOGARD FORCECOM ALAMEDA CA 031749Z APR 12/ALCOAST 155/12
D. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 231313Z APR 12/ALCGPSC 053/12
1. The USCG Academy Company Officer Leadership Studies Program is
seeking applications from eligible candidates. One officer will be
selected for this full-time graduate degree program commencing summer
2013.
2. This program offers outstanding personal and professional
development for high performing officers who are interested in
developing future Coast Guard leaders. U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Company Officers serve as role models/mentors for cadets and act as
practicum supervisors for the Academy leadership development process.
Through daily interactions with cadets, Company Officers implement
and reinforce sound leadership principles and Coast Guard core
values.
3. Officers chosen for this program will attend a one year post
graduate school program, earn a Masters degree, and then serve a 3
year follow-on tour as a CGA Company Officer. The academic emphasis
of this program includes theory, organizational management, and the
Academy leadership development process. Research topics may be
coordinated with the Commandant of Cadets Division depending on
specific program requirements.
4. Selectees will arrange college choices with the POC listed below.
Recent selectees have attended the Eisenhower Leader Development
Program (ELDP) at the U.S. Military Academy with a Masters degree in
Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Recent selectees
have also attended the Leadership Education and Development Program
(LEAD) at the U.S. Naval Academy with a Masters degree in
Professional Studies in Leadership Education and Development. Both
programs offer a career enhancing joint service experience. Further
details on these academic programs may be found at the following
websites:
http://www.westpoint.edu/bsl/SitePages/Eisenhower(percent)20Leader(pe
rcent)20Development(percent)20Program.aspx
"(percent)" must be typed in as the percent symbol.
http://www.usna.edu/officerdevelopment/lel/lead/index.htm
5. This is a very competitive program geared towards an O-2/O-3 with
a strong operational background and excellent interpersonal skills.
GRE scores are required for all applicants. These programs may have
minimum score requirements. Application procedures and requirements
are outlined in refs (A) through (D). Application/e-resume submission
is required prior to 08 June 2012.
6. POC: LT Jonathan Harris, Delta Company Officer, USCGA,
(860)444-8443. Questions on the programs, course of study, the role
of the company officer, or the USCG Academy leadership development
process are welcome.
7. The program manager is CDR Gabrielle McGrath, Assistant Commandant
of Cadets, USCGA, (860)444-8686.
8. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources, sends.
9. Internet release authorized.