Leaders, what do you think about JLDP(Junior Leader Development Program) within our units?

2014-03-23T22:00:16-04:00

Junior Soldiers Development Program

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2014 10:02 PM

2014-03-23T22:02:51-04:00

Excellent question, given a reducing budget and the need to continue developing our young leaders, this very well may be something that we put more attention to in the near future.

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Mar 24 at 2014 10:09 AM

2014-03-24T10:09:03-04:00

What is this program and where do I locate information on it? Right now it doesn't exist because I couldn't find it on Google or youtube.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2014 10:09 AM

2014-03-24T10:09:54-04:00

Go back to units conducting there own team leader courses before sending soldiers to WLC after confirming they have completed the required SSD level.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2014 5:39 PM

2014-03-24T17:39:56-04:00

Junior Leader Development Programs is something my Unit does which is very helpful to those looking to move up in rank and increase performance and potential at their current level. In these leadership programs for junior leadership, we practice those skills overlooked like D&C, Properly running the PRT program, Land Navigation, How to conduct training, Teaching a class, etc. They even go as far as touring us around to resource locations like our CFF center, and where exactly to sign out training gear.

Also our CSM even goes as far as getting financial advisors in for financial classes and how to help our Soldiers when needed or simply where to send them. There's a lot more classes and things we learn about in this 2 week academy for enlisted members and it's well worth the time and effort put together by our senior leadership in order to enhance junior leaders and potential future leaders as the courses are not just for NCOs. Not everyone knows everything so this Academy is excellent and continues on in my unit for developing within the ranks.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 5:01 PM

2014-03-28T17:01:22-04:00

Fort Stewart, 1ABCT, has implemented what's called the RIG (Raider Initiative Group) and has launched both a JLMP (Junior Leader Mentorship Program) and an SLMP (Senior Leader Mentorship Program).

I attended the JLMP prior to PCSing, and I can say without a doubt that it was one of the best classes I've attended in my five years of service.

It focused on the idea of the "human problem" within the Army, that we as NCOs needed to focus more on understanding our soldiers as people -- because they are, before everything else. And the greatest fact of all: it cost the brigade next to nothing. About five slides worth of power point, and a few hours of open discussion. The MSG in charge was both insightful and thought provoking.

I would suggest looking up MSG Fenlason and SSG Garrett in 1ABCT, 3ID, for the information (the latter of the two, I'm a close personal friend of), but I feel like the Army, as a whole, would run better if the two day class we received were mandatory.

I've never been so satisfied with a class during my career.