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Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (INCOPD)
Structured Self-Development (SSD)
Providing direction and oversight of the Providing direction and oversight of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System Noncommissioned Officer Education System
• SSD is mandatory web-base training that continues throughout a Soldier’s career and is closely linked to and synchronized with institutional and experiential learning.
• SSD will bridge the operational and institutional domains and set conditions for continuous growth. When fully implemented, SSD will improve Army readiness by integrating self-development into a lifelong learning approach.
• SSD Program links self-development needs to NCO professional development efforts by ensuring that the self-development domain is well defined, meaningful, and synchronized/integrated into the leader development process.
• SSD is asynchronous and exists in four levels. It is supported by a robust self-assessment and feedback process, the increased use of advance technology like the Army Career Tracker (ACT), a secure test environment, achievable requirements, and policies that set the conditions for professional growth.
• SSD is a centrally managed set of specified content that must be completed within specified career points as a prerequisite for attendance at Warrior Leaders Course (WLC), Senior Leader Course (SLC), and Sergeants Major Course (SMC).
Guided Self-DevelopmentGuided Self-DevelopmentDefined but not requiredDefined but not required
Personal Self-DevelopmentPersonal Self-DevelopmentSelf-initiatedSelf-initiated
Core Requirements• Mandated Tasks not in
NCOES• Army/NCO History• Joint Learning Areas
Educational Development• GED• BSEP•Reading Improvement• College Prep
Other• GoArmyed • SOCAD• CLEP• DANTES/CLEP• ACES•Army Correspondence Program
Growing Competence as a Warrior LeaderGrowing Competence as a Warrior Leader Increased Breadth & Depth of KnowledgeIncreased Breadth & Depth of Knowledge
Individual defines the objectives, pace and process
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Implementation Date Prerequisite DateSSDI 1 OCT 10 1 OCT 12SSDIII 19 MAY 11 1 JUN 13SSDIV 19 MAY 11 1 JUN 13SSDV FY 12
Support The Life Long Learning Strategy Support The Life Long Learning Strategy by bridging the operational and institutional domains and set conditions for continuous growth
• Soldiers that have already completed (or enrolled) in a resident NCOES course prior to the mandatory prerequisite date will be “grandfathered” from prior levels of SSD
• Soldiers who missed an automatic enrollment date and are not grandfathered for a specific level of SSD need to either:– Self-enroll their requisite level of SSD, or– HRC needs to establish an automatic enrollment thru ATRRS to
• Enforce the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
• Identify the Warning Signs of a Potential Suicide
• The Army’s Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment Policies
• Identify what makes an Army Leader-Ethics
• Assist Family Members of the Unit during Emergencies
• the Army Writing Style• Enforce Environmental Laws and
Regulations• Prepare a Noncommissioned Officer
Evaluation Report
• Develop a fitness Program for a Squad / Section
• Plan Training for a Squad• Cross Cultural Competencies • Identify Preventive Medicine
Measures• Implement Measures to Reduce
Combat Stress in a Squad / Section• Perform Personnel Recovery• OPSEC• Information Awareness• Every Soldier is a Sensor• Conduct Causality / KIA Operations
(First Aid)• Supervise Handling of Enemy
Personnel and Equipment
• Prepare and Maintain Unit Situation Report (SITREP) / Analysis Terrain
• Conduct Small Unit Combat Operations According to the Law of War
• Issue Operations Plans, Combat Orders and Annexes
• Perform Riot Control Functions• Conduct an Area and Route
Reconnaissance• IEDs – Defeat (supervise
Minefield Breaching Operations)• Conduct a Hasty Attack• Lead a Squad Urban Patrol• Supervise Security Check Point
Control
Advanced Leaders Course-Common CoreALC-CC
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ALC-CC tasks are primarily focused at the squad and platoon level. ALC-CC should be completed prior to attending ALC Technical Phase.
ALC-CC tasks are primarily focused at the squad and platoon level. ALC-CC should be completed prior to attending ALC Technical Phase.
• Ethical Leadership Decision Making Process at Small Unit Level
• Measures to Reduce Combat Stress
• The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
• Unit Physical Security Plan
• The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Program
• Positive Command Climate
• Training for Full Spectrum Operations
• Employ Information Operations (IO)
• Civil Affair (CA) and Civil Military Operation (CMO)
• Supervise a Noncommissioned Officer Development Program (NCOPD)
• Unit Deployment Readiness Activities
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)16
• Leadership Skills
• Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) Duties
• Develop a Mentorship Program
• Army Systems of Record
• Plan a Research Paper
• Develop an Essay
• Develop a Mission Essential Task List (METL)
• Conduct and Prepare Troops for
• Media Engagements
• Joint Forces Capabilities
• Army Forces Generation (ARFORGEN)
• The Preventive Medicine Program
• Supervise the Setup of Ceremonies
• Develop Organizational
SSD III tasks are primarily focused at the platoon and company level. SSD III will be completed after ALC and prior to SLC.SSD III tasks are primarily focused at the platoon and company level. SSD III will be completed after ALC and prior to SLC.
•Capabilities of the Media/Public Affairs and the Significance of Portraying and Maintaining a Positive Image
• Evaluate the Execution of Ceremonies
•Joint Force (Government and Non Governmental Agencies on the Battlefield Capabilities)
•Evaluate and Manage a Preventive Medicine Program
•Develop a Mission Essential Task List (METL) for a Battalion or Higher Level Headquarters
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• Describe the Relationship between Interagency Operation and Host Nation Support
• Army Systems of Record
• Create Mentorship Strategies
• Identify and Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Define the Operational Continuum
• METL Development, Training Strategies and ARFORGEN
• Introduction to Negotiations and Mediations
• Synthesize Critical Reasoning Skills to Solve a Problem
SSD IV tasks are primarily focused at the battalion level. SSD IV will be completed after SLC and prior to SMC. USASMA highly recommends that SSD IV be completed prior to assuming duties as a First Sergeant.
SSD IV tasks are primarily focused at the battalion level. SSD IV will be completed after SLC and prior to SMC. USASMA highly recommends that SSD IV be completed prior to assuming duties as a First Sergeant.
• Describe Protocol and Etiquette at the Strategic Level
• Manage Information In Operation Centers
• Apply Senior Leader Media Skills
• Describe the Effectiveness of Host Nation Support to the Allied or Joint Commander
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• Analyze JSOTF/CJSOTF from Different Areas of Operations
• The Operational Environment
• The Joint Targeting Process
• Information Operations (IO) Campaigns
• Nation Building through Stability Operations
• Describe the Stewardship of RM Program to the Commander
• Formulate MTOE/TDA
• Funding Joint Operations
• Negotiate Support Agreements with Foreign Governments
• Recommend Input on Civil Affair/Civil Military Operations
SSD V tasks prepare Soldiers for Nominative and Joint Staff assignments. SSD V will be completed after SMC for Nominative and Joint Staff assignments.SSD V tasks prepare Soldiers for Nominative and Joint Staff assignments. SSD V will be completed after SMC for Nominative and Joint Staff assignments.
Structured Self Development Level V
Currently SSD V is in Playability testing in ALMSThe projected Implementation date for SSD V is 2 QTR FY12
• The most common issue users are having with SSD/ALMS is getting a “1009 error” and a “Blank Screen” – As of today we do not have a 100% fix for these; Soldiers
can contact the helpdesk and are walked through the steps to resolve their issue
• Soldier taking SSD at night or in the morning (CONUS) have less issues than taking it during peak hours (1000-1400)
• Has a team of five fully dedicated personnel to assist Soldiers
• Resolves issues Soldiers encounter when attempting to launch/complete the SSD course material
• Soldiers receive assistance on how to resolve their issues; if this does not work the team will manually move the Soldier forward in their lesson, giving credit for all previous completions
• ATHD and ALMS are a Tier I helpdesk that receives the initial ticket from a Soldier and forwards it to the NCOES Domain Support (SSD Helpdesk)– ATHD Phone Contact: (800) 275-2872, option 3– ALMS Phone Contact: (877) 251-0730– On-line Contact: Both ATHD and ALMS can be
contacted from the following website https://athd.army.mil
In Nov 07, the CG TRADOC hosted a kick-off meeting with representatives from 10 Universities/Colleges and representatives from the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). This meeting established the foundations for continuing to grow the training and educational partnership. The Army implemented a Career NCO Degrees Program available to all NCOs at any point in their career, with maximum credit for Army leadership schools based on completion of NCOES up to the Sergeant Majors Course (SMC). To date, 28 universities/colleges offer business and management related degrees under CAS.
Purpose: Expand existing civilian higher education degree choices to provide Career NCOs with a broad preparation degree option not tied to enrollment in a MOS specialty degree that:
• Enhances NCOs leadership and warfighting capabilities – grows the Multi-skilled characteristics• Is accepted and supported by ACE and ACES• Provides flexibility in degree completion time• Maximizes credit transfer between colleges• Maximizes college credit for military training and education• Minimizes academic residency requirements• Includes distance learning courses
Establish a FANCO Program among the NCO Corps to supplement the Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Program:
• Proposed candidates for the FANCO Program will range from SFC to MSG• Potential candidates will be afforded the opportunity to attend advanced schooling, language training, and immersion training • The length of civilian schooling and training will vary, but will not exceed 36 months • FANCOs could fulfill assignments such as augmentees, foreign operation planning officers, attaches, and political- military billets• Conduct a pilot program in US AFRICOM with 5 inductees
Students will complete a non-credit COC prior to enrolling in a specific degree program. This course will:
• Enhance students understanding of higher education and transitioning from high school to college • Emphasize faculty expectations for the classroom, various learning styles, and common university policies pertaining to students• Assist students in enhancing skills such as critical thinking, writing, test- taking, career exploration, and time management• Build collaborative learning skills and form strong peer network
Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (INCOPD)
Providing direction and oversight of the Providing direction and oversight of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System Noncommissioned Officer Education System
• SSD is a result of the Review of Education Training and Assignments for Leaders (RETAL) study approved by the Secretary of the Army
• The final report concluded that self development lacked structure, had no clear focus and must be a robust component of the Professional Development Model
• Report recommendations included the development of a Structured component for the self development domain
• SSD was carried forward as a recommendation and became an approved Army Leader Development Program (ALDP) initiative supporting the NCO Life Long Learning Strategy
• INCOPD and USASMA developed content and started implementation of SSD Level 1 (SSD I) on in Oct 10 with full implementation planned for Jan 12