Leader Development and Assessment Course

2014-06-14T15:08:29-04:00

On Monday I'll be leaving for LDAC. I was wondering if anyone has any advice or insights or will be going themselves.

I also wanted to let you know I won't be around for the next month but look forward to returning to the RallyPoint community in July.

Thanks for everything!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 3:38 PM

2014-06-14T15:38:00-04:00

Cadet McConville,
I went through Advanced Camp (old name for LDAC) a long time ago, but I have been talking to many of my peers who are Professors of Military Science and think the advice I received remains the same today:
-stay physically, mentally and emotionally fit
-make friends and support each other
-learn something every day, and use it!
-be someone that can be counted on to accomplish what you are given
-volunteer to help others, but not because you want to be seen doing it
-keep your mind open about the Army and what role you wish to play in in (branch, field, locations, assignments, etc)
-Have Fun!

Hope this helps

Jkp

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 6:30 PM

2014-06-14T18:30:37-04:00

Don't go with an attitude/mentality of getting an E. Just do the best that you can, learn from others, be open minded, make friends, and have fun. If you have a bad attitude, time there will be even worse for you. Always look for the bright side, even when you have to stand at parade rest in the rain to eat chow (which you sometimes get like 2 min to eat). Positive attitude will go a long way. Think leadership, problem solving, and decision making more than tactics. Tactics are good but leading, solving problems in a quick and effective manner, and making decisions are more important. Call cadences if no one else will. I was always thankful for the people that called cadences. Made the suck a little better. Push yourself past your limits on everything mentally and physically. Lastly, be a team player. That doesn't mean do everything for someone or give out all the answers. But motivate, guide, or help others. Teamwork will be quickly noticed by others. That's my 2 cents and hope it helps. Good luck.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2014 9:47 PM

2014-06-16T21:47:27-04:00

I am heading to LDAC on the 22. Maybe I will see you there. Good luck!