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I thought I'd start a new thread to post all of this info. All of this info is coming from 2 slide decks directly from USACC and a few pages of notes from the CG briefing. Some things could change so don't take any of this as gold, but this is what is being given out right now. I don't claim to be an expert or insider on any of this, just got some notes that you all may find interesting.
I'll try and break things up so it stays somewhat organized, but I apologize if it turns out long and confusing. It may take multiple posts to get it all out, I'll try to keep the boring and irrelevant stuff out.
Updated OML and Accessions: (From USACC Slide Deck)
Commander's Intent: (only the key parts/changes)
Revision of the ROTC OML Model:
FY16 OML Model (Pre-Decisional)-
1. Academic Outcomes (50%)
Note: Each OML component (except ADM) is scored using a weighted "Standardized Normal" distribution for that cohort.
Upcoming Changes:
Recruiting and Marketing For The Future: (I will only include AD and total, not every section breakdown unless requested)
-FY15: AD- 2640 Total- 5350
-FY16: AD- 2640 Total- 5350
-FY17: AD- 2640 Total- 5065
-FY18: AD- 2740 Total- 5065
-FY19: AD- 2740 Total- 5065
Other Notes:
Only other thing really covered on this was about the requirements for commissioning and it just stressed that if any of the requirements were not met, the cadet could NOT, under any circumstances, do a "mock" commissioning. (Everything above is from a USACC slide deck)
Next, I'll pass on some highlights from the CG's brief. There is quite a bit on here (the brief was 3.5 hours long), so I'll try to only give the highlights. It will most likely take multiple posts, so I'll break it up into general comments on the overall concept of the BOLD Transformation, then in subsequent posts I'll hit on her comments on the OML, CLC, CIET, What We Are For, Restructuring, and Other.
CLC
CLC Concept Model:
I'll continue working on the rest
I'll try and break things up so it stays somewhat organized, but I apologize if it turns out long and confusing. It may take multiple posts to get it all out, I'll try to keep the boring and irrelevant stuff out.
Updated OML and Accessions: (From USACC Slide Deck)
Commander's Intent: (only the key parts/changes)
- Balance local measures (PMS assessments) with national measures (standardized/objective) with emphasis on long-termed sustained Cadet performance.
- Eliminate perceived biases (local PMS, school GPA, and academic)
- Provide predictability for Cadets in MSIV year. (job fairs/internships)
- Shift annual accessions board to left (Summer)
Revision of the ROTC OML Model:
- OML weighting criteria will continue to influence our educational and training programs
- USACC is modifying the evaluation criteria for implementation in Academic Year 2015-2016 (incoming college juniors)
- USACC will now focus on developing leadership competencies and attributes instead of previously evaluated events
- Our challenge is to develop an objective OML model that measures talent, knowledge, skill, character and the potential to serve while incentivizing specified behaviors in our desired outcome goals
FY16 OML Model (Pre-Decisional)-
1. Academic Outcomes (50%)
- Standardized Testing (21.0)
- --MSIII Final Exam (7), CLA+ (7), MAT (7)
- Cumulative GPA (20.0) (through spring semester junior year;excludes ROTC GPA)
- Academic Discipline (ADM 3 or 4) (4.0)
- Command Interest Items (5.0)
- PMS Experience Based Observations (25.0)
- ----OER (12.5) , PMS OML (12.5)
- Cadet Training/Extracurricular Activities (5.0)
- Language/Cultural Awareness (5.0)
- APFT (13.0)
- --Current Fall Semester (6.5), Current Spring Semester (6.5)
- Athletics (2.0)
Note: Each OML component (except ADM) is scored using a weighted "Standardized Normal" distribution for that cohort.
Upcoming Changes:
- FY16 Accessions
- -Completion of Branching files shifts to spring/summer from fall
- -No more PMS Accessions OML/Accessions comments
- -MSIII CER (OER) will be final inputs from ROTC program
- -Standardized tests given at CLC
- -OML and Component selection completed in late August/early September (after test results are returned)
- -Cadets will receive component selection by mid-September
- -Branching and Ed Delay board remain in October
Recruiting and Marketing For The Future: (I will only include AD and total, not every section breakdown unless requested)
-FY15: AD- 2640 Total- 5350
-FY16: AD- 2640 Total- 5350
-FY17: AD- 2640 Total- 5065
-FY18: AD- 2740 Total- 5065
-FY19: AD- 2740 Total- 5065
Other Notes:
- Those wanting Law School must have a completed LSAT and a score of at least 156 on it.
- FY16: Will require those wanting Infantry-Armor-Field Artillery-Engineer to PASS physical battery of tests
- ---Tasks for tests are being determined
- ---Both males AND females will have to take these tests if they want those branches
- ---If they fail the tests, they cannot request those branches
Only other thing really covered on this was about the requirements for commissioning and it just stressed that if any of the requirements were not met, the cadet could NOT, under any circumstances, do a "mock" commissioning. (Everything above is from a USACC slide deck)
Next, I'll pass on some highlights from the CG's brief. There is quite a bit on here (the brief was 3.5 hours long), so I'll try to only give the highlights. It will most likely take multiple posts, so I'll break it up into general comments on the overall concept of the BOLD Transformation, then in subsequent posts I'll hit on her comments on the OML, CLC, CIET, What We Are For, Restructuring, and Other.
- Why are we doing the BOLD (Basic Officer Leadership Development) Transformation:
- -Put ROTC in line with Army of 2020 concepts
- -Create leaders that are comfortable with ambiguity
- -Meet Army Operating Concept of 2025 intent
- ---Why? Officers who will be Majors in 2025 (planners, etc.) are those who are on our college campuses now.
- In order to thrive in chaos, leaders must be able to use thinking skills to seize, hold, and exploit initiative.
- Previous learning models had an 85% Knowledge (Task-based) learning vs. 15% Education; In order to better develop critical thinkers, this requires a transition to a 15% Knowledge vs. 85% Education-based model.
- New curriculum emphasizes the following model:
- --Pre-Reading (Comprehension)
- --Lecture (Gives Understanding)
- --Leadership Labs (Practical Application)
- --Analysis and Synthesis
- Tactics can be useful for ROTC, however, it must emphasize critical thinking skills and team building, not primarily for checklist-based training
- MS4 Cadets are the priority for Leadership Development; we must get out of the paradigm of preparing MS3s for LDAC as main focus
CLC
- CLC will look nothing like LDAC.
- There will no accessions points for CLC
- There will be continued flexibility allowed for sending STEM/Nursing Cadets to CLC at end of second year.
- There is no APFT at CLC, CG trusts programs know hot to administer APFT on campus.
- No Land Nav Lane Evaluations, Land Nav will be assessed during the Capstone Event when determining if Cadets can get their units from Point A to B for a mission.
- To prepare cadets for CLC, teach the curriculum that is coming out. Notion is not to prepare MS3 Cadets solely for CLC. (Answer to question of What do I need to do to prepare Cadets for CLC)
- The points previously for LDAC will now primarily go into the Cadet OER, which feeds the OML.
- All Cadets going to CLC will have to do/have a cadet OER Support Form (focusing on goals, outcomes of each cadet).
- The CLC TAC Teams (approx. 4 people per PLT, made up of a mix of FORSCOM/TRADOC personnel) will stay with PLT every day.
- There will be a Cadet OER given at the end of CLC; will feed the MS4 initial counseling for the OER Support Form (Fall of Senior year).
- At the end of CLC, there will be a Mission Command Immersive Exercise (Field Environment-9 Days).
- Must be a team player, a bad attitude will get a cadet sent home.
CLC Concept Model:
- Upon arrival to CLC, Cadets broken into platoons with platoons being either BLUEFOR or OPFOR, but both with similar operating styles.
- Cadets will receive an OPORD (environment will be immersive).
- Entire concept revolves around a "Deployment to Atropia"
- All training will mirror phases of Theater Specific Training.
- Will be daily intelligence "dumps"
- Cadets will perform mission rehearsal training
- Capstone Event at end of CLC
- --Will be a 9-day event, Cadets will be on a Combat Outpost (COP)
- --First 1-2 days will be cadre led for training purposes
- --Will be missions in which a cadet will have 12-14 hours to plan, perform TLPs, and execute a mission
- --Will be mostly Platoon level missions with some Company level missions
- --During the 12-14 hours, variables may occur (TAC-Team driven and control pace), such as attacks on the COP, FPCON elevation, Civilians on Battlefield, etc.
- --# of leadership iterations a cadet will get depends on individual leadership development needs
- Upon return from Capstone Event, Cadets will take the GAT (Global Assessment Tool) and MSAF.
I'll continue working on the rest