Transcript United States Military Academy West Point, New York Leadership at

United States Military Academy
West Point, New York
Leadership at
“The Point”
Good Morning! Welcome Back!
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THE WEST POINT LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
What Is It?
What Are The Philosophical Underpinnings?
Why Is It So Effective?
How Can These Principles Be Of Value To You And Your
Organization?
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The Creed
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United States Military Academy
Mission
"To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that
each graduate is a commissioned leader of character
committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and
prepared for a career of professional excellence and
service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." 4
Four Elements
Moral Ethical
Physical
Military
Academic
“Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Make me do and
I understand.”
Confucius
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Academic
“The general who
wins The battle makes
many calculations in
his temple before the
battle is fought.
The general who loses
makes but few
Calculations
beforehand.”
Sun Tzu
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Academic
 The core curriculum incorporates 31 courses
equally balanced between the arts and sciences.
It provides the foundation for the academic
program and the broad knowledge necessary for
achieving success as a commissioned Army
officer. The core curriculum also provides an
opportunity for specialization.
 There are currently 22 optional majors and 25
fields of study. They cover virtually all of the
liberal arts, science and engineering disciplines
one would expect to find in highly selective
colleges.
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Military
“A leader leads by example not force.” Sun Tzu
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Military
 The Corps of Cadets is organized as a "brigade" under
the command of a Commandant of Cadets. The
commandant is a brigadier general in the U.S. Army.
 There is both an officer and a cadet "chain of
command," providing many opportunities to practice and
develop personal leadership skills
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Cadet Troop Leadership Training
(CTLT)
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Physical
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Physical
 Through athletics, every cadet competes and is
challenged at the highest level of physical ability. It is an
opportunity to develop self-confidence and self-discipline,
a sense of fair play, team spirit, and the capacity to think
and act under stress. Thus, athletics serve the larger
mission and purpose of the Military Academy.
“In general, any form of exercise, if pursued continuously, will
help train us in perseverance.”
Mao Tze Tung
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Moral
Ethical
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Moral - Ethical
 Moral-ethical development is central to the West Point
experience. It is integral to the academic program and
imbedded throughout the military and physical programs.
 The Honor Code -- "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal,
or tolerate those who do"—sets the minimum standard
for integrity, but the Military Academy seeks to inspire
adherence to the spirit of the code. We want to develop
leaders of character, men and women who revere
honesty, pursue justice and practice respect for others
and their property. Cadets are guided by the timeless
creed "Duty, Honor, Country" with "Respect" and
"Integrity" as the central fundamental values.
“He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit
throughout all its ranks.”
Sun Tzu
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A Cadet’s Day
Morning
6:30
6:55 – 7:30
7:35 – 11:45
12:05 – 12:40
Afternoon
12:45 – 1:40
1:50 – 3:50
4:10 – 5:45
Evening
6:30 – 7:15
7:15 – 7:30
7:30 – 8:30
8:30 – 11:30
11:30
12:00
Reveille bugle call
Breakfast march to mess hall
Class or Study
Lunch
Commandant/Dean Study Time
Class or Study
Intramural, Club, or Intercollegiate Athletics; Parades;
Extracurricular Activities; or Free Time
Supper (optional except on Thursdays)
Cadet Duties
Study Conditions/Extracurricular Activities
Study Time
Taps
Lights Out
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Eleven Principles of Leadership
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be technically and tactically proficient
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your
actions
4. Set the example
5. Know your people and look out for their well-being
6. Keep your people informed
7. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and
accomplished
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Eleven Principles of Leadership
8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your
subordinates
9. Train your people as a team
10.Make sound and timely decisions
11.Employ your unit in accordance with its
capabilities
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Questions and Personal
Reflections
I, personally, find that for me to achieve
the greatest recall on any subject, it is
imperative that I both record my thoughts
in writing--- and that I discuss these
thoughts with those whom I respect.
To this end, please open your workbooks
and answer the questions provided.
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United States Military Academy
West Point, New York
Leadership at
“The Point”
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