Developing Combatant Command Senior Enlisted Leaders
Abstract
The current directive to develop strategically minded, critical thinking military leaders, proficient in operational art and promoting unified action, has driven the need for continuing joint professional military education. The Officer Professional Military Education Program (OPMEP) is clearly defined, resourced and tied to promotions as the forcing function. In contrast, the Enlisted Professional Military Education Program (EPMEP) recognizes a need for continuing education and provides guidance; however, it does not establish the resources and forcing function that comes with the OPMEP. Today's Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSEL) serving in assignments as the CSEL of the Unified Commands (COCOM) at the theater strategic level of war are faced with unique challenges that require mature leadership qualities that can only be developed through years of service training, joint professional military education and operational experience. This paper will examine some of the COCOM CSELs to determine their duties, roles and responsibilities, the nature of the leadership qualities required, and the process to develop them. In addition we will look at what the Navy is doing to develop CSELs. Finally we will draw some conclusions and make recommendations on how to improve the process to better develop and prepare individuals to step into the role of a COCOM CSEL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA463609
Entities
People
- Roy M. Maddocks Jr.
Organizations
- Naval War College