Chain of Command Nominated
After completing any course, click the link (on a non-DoD networked computer), and complete the Survey in Google Forms.
After completing any course, click the link (on a non-DoD networked computer), and complete the Survey in Google Forms.
Leadership Aurora
In person / 1x per month / 1 year
Leadership Denver
Annual - Aug to June, 1 day a month. As the region’s premier leadership program, Leadership Denver transforms actively engaged civic leaders into community champions through in-depth experiences with a close network of new personal and professional relationships that last a lifetime. This 11-month program includes a class retreat and community impact project.
Meet over 11 months for a full day each month, learning about regional issues, digging deeper with your peers, exploring diverse perspectives and building relationships that matterChallenge your mind and body while building team spirit during an immersive, two-day retreatConnect in small group settings to hone your leadership styleMake your mark on the community through a team impact projectBecome part of an influential network of diverse leaders as a Leadership Foundation alumLeadership Denver is ideal for established professionals who have a track record of giving back and can commit to engaging in the program over 11 months.
Meet over 11 months for a full day each month, learning about regional issues, digging deeper with your peers, exploring diverse perspectives and building relationships that matterChallenge your mind and body while building team spirit during an immersive, two-day retreatConnect in small group settings to hone your leadership styleMake your mark on the community through a team impact projectBecome part of an influential network of diverse leaders as a Leadership Foundation alumLeadership Denver is ideal for established professionals who have a track record of giving back and can commit to engaging in the program over 11 months.
C.O.R.E. (Colorado Outreach Exchange)
The mission of C.O.R.E. is to establish a character-based development program to provide high-potential, emerging leaders an opportunity to enhance their leadership abilities, create a network of relationships throughout the state and expand their influence within those communities.
C.O.R.E. is a proven approach to building relationships that enrich the Guards’ ability in emergency response. Each year, the Adjutant General and his/her team identify emerging leaders to participate in the program. These high-potential leaders meet once a quarter over the course of a year deepening relationships between the Army and Air Guard and establishing relationships across the community.
Notification to submit nominations is published as a Joint Operation Order Annually usually in the January timeframe. Inform your chain of command of your interest in the program and monitor Joint Staff OPORDs for the publication of the nomination window.
C.O.R.E. is a proven approach to building relationships that enrich the Guards’ ability in emergency response. Each year, the Adjutant General and his/her team identify emerging leaders to participate in the program. These high-potential leaders meet once a quarter over the course of a year deepening relationships between the Army and Air Guard and establishing relationships across the community.
Notification to submit nominations is published as a Joint Operation Order Annually usually in the January timeframe. Inform your chain of command of your interest in the program and monitor Joint Staff OPORDs for the publication of the nomination window.
Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP)
MREP is a coordinated international exchange program with NATO militaries to help develop cultural understanding, regional expertise and language proficiency and interoperability.
MREP supports the vision of the Chief of the Army Reserve (CAR) for a globally responsive, regionally engaged Army Reserve possessing an expeditionary mindset that provides ready forces in support of Combatant Command requirements.
Army Reserve Soldiers will use this leader development program to expand training opportunities, enhance understanding of partners, share and leverage best practices that influence bi- and multi-lateral interoperability while enhancing their ability to work and communicate with the military individuals of the host nation.
Soldiers forge meaningful professional relationships with international partners that they use to develop their own skills and enhance their units.
Chain of Command Permission …gain approval from their BN and MSC leadership and attach all required documents. COARNG G3 will review applications and will select official COARNG applicants. COARNG G3 will submit packets for selected applicants to listed POCs NLT ARNG suspense.
The following documents are required for each applicant:
-DD Form 3006-MEDPROS IMP-DA705DA 5500-ISOPREP-SERE 100-Antiterrorism LVL 1
MREP supports the vision of the Chief of the Army Reserve (CAR) for a globally responsive, regionally engaged Army Reserve possessing an expeditionary mindset that provides ready forces in support of Combatant Command requirements.
Army Reserve Soldiers will use this leader development program to expand training opportunities, enhance understanding of partners, share and leverage best practices that influence bi- and multi-lateral interoperability while enhancing their ability to work and communicate with the military individuals of the host nation.
Soldiers forge meaningful professional relationships with international partners that they use to develop their own skills and enhance their units.
Chain of Command Permission …gain approval from their BN and MSC leadership and attach all required documents. COARNG G3 will review applications and will select official COARNG applicants. COARNG G3 will submit packets for selected applicants to listed POCs NLT ARNG suspense.
The following documents are required for each applicant:
-DD Form 3006-MEDPROS IMP-DA705DA 5500-ISOPREP-SERE 100-Antiterrorism LVL 1
International Junior Officer Leadership Development
The mission of the IJOLD program, as an integrated element of the IARS – COLD sub-committee, is to provide the IARS participating nations with a leadership course for junior officers, where they will be able to expand their leadership concepts through exposure to and discussion of leadership theory and practice as well as to foster interaction with other nations to better understand differing military cultures.In order for select junior officers to understand each other’s cultures and doctrines it is important to train together and learn about each other’s leadership style, the way each country educates their Officers and their respective country’s heritage and culture. Sharing these topics will enrich each participating country and their respective officers and will help forge world stage unity and provide a better understanding of each other’s unique professional military education. This inter-cultural exchange is part of the path to developing the reserve officers required of our nations to fulfill operations of our service.Personnel participating in the program must be morally, physically, intellectually and spiritually prepared for the course. They must also be committed to develop an extensive knowledge of each country’s military education and understand and nurture Air Force expertise within the Host country culture. Students are generally the top of their country and are selected for their leadership and development potential for advancement in their respective country. While aimed at the ranks of lieutenant and captain, it is acknowledged that some participant nations have varying levels of experience and progression, thus some flexibility exists in the rank and age of the attendee. This decision is left to the participant nation selecting the personnel.
International NCO Leadership Development (INLEAD)
The mission of the INLEAD program, as an integrated element of the IARS – COLD sub-committee, is to provide the IARS participating nations with a leadership course for Non-Commissioned officers, where they will be able to expand their leadership concepts through exposure to and discussion of leadership theory and practice as well as to foster interaction with other nations to better understand differing military cultures.INLEAD will expose IARS NCO participants to an array of leadership tools, provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas within a multi-cultural environment. To stimulate discussion, students are exposed to the Host Nation’s military and societal culture, history, leadership techniques to include learning styles, the nation’s decision-making process and to provide a climate conducive to training that will enrich and benefit all partners’ interoperability and future mission success on the battlefield. Above all, it is to offer an insight into leadership training while enhancing the military experience of all those attending.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) Phoenix Summit Course
PHOENIX Summit is a highly selective professional development opportunity that provides senior leadership perspectives, deep dive into AMC missions and priorities, intelligence update, Mobility Air Forces (MAF) warfighting capabilities, and a leadership workshop Nominations should reflect the highest level of character, professionalism and leadership potential commensurate with this prestigious opportunity. Consistent with the AMC focus areas, the PHOENIX Summit objective is to fortify foundational competence across command priorities to assure full-spectrum readiness in order to generate credible capacity for our core mission sets. This includes creating a unit culture where Airmen and their families are resilient and connected.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) Phoenix Sword Course
PHOENIX Sword is a highly selective professional development opportunity that provides senior leadership perspectives, robust introduction to AMC missions and priorities, intelligence update, MAF warfighting capabilities, and a leadership workshop. Nominations should reflect the highest level of character, professionalism and leadership
potential commensurate with this prestigious opportunity. Consistent with the 2022 AMC focus areas, the PHOENIX Sword objective is to build a foundational competence across command priorities to assure full-spectrum readiness in order to generate credible capacity for our core mission sets. This includes creating a unit culture where Airmen and their families are resilient and connected.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) Phoenix Stripe Course
PHOENIX Stripe is a highly selective professional development opportunity that provides senior leadership perspectives, robust introduction to AMC missions and priorities, intelligence update, MAF warfighting capabilities, and a leadership workshop. Nominations should reflect the highest level of character, professionalism and leadership potential commensurate with this prestigious opportunity. Consistent with the 2022 AMC focus areas, the PHOENIX Stripe objective is to build a foundational competence across command priorities to assure full-spectrum readiness in order to generate credible capacity for our core mission sets. This includes creating a unit culture where Airmen and their families are resilient and connected.
Squadron SEL - CMSgt
Free but may require TDY
Air Combat Command (ACC) Senior Enlisted Leader Course
Air Combat Command Senior Enlisted Leader Course intent is for expanded professional development outreach by annually targeting diverse groups of enlisted members. To offer them additional tips, tools and techniques toward enhancing their leadership capability in support of ACC’s combat missions. Course is designed to provide new Squadron Superintendents the leadership tools they need to successfully accomplish their mission, develop Airmen, and provide support to families.
Jr NCO's between 7 and 12 years of service
Free but may require TDY
Air Combat Command (ACC) Sword Bearer
Air Combat Command Senior Enlisted Leader Course intent is for expanded professional development outreach by annually targeting diverse groups of enlisted members. To offer them additional tips, tools and techniques toward enhancing their leadership capability in support of ACC’s combat missions. Course is designed to establish an awareness of the tools required for successful leadership roles, in addition to ACC’s combat mission. Attendees receive the added benefit of senior leadership perspectives and mentoring.
SMSgt and CMSgt
Free but may require TDY
Air Force Reserves Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course
This course helps to prepare Senior Master Sergeants who have been selected for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant for their role as a Chief within their organizations. Participants will gain an understanding of the requirements and expectations associated with the responsibility that comes with becoming a Chief Master Sergeant in today's Air Force.
Command Chief Master Sergeant
Bench Selected Courses:
- General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar (GFOS) Tier 3
- Keystone Course Tier 3
- Leadership in Homeland Security Exec Seminar (LHS) Tier 3
- Regional Seminars Tiers 1, 2, 3
- Leading Strategically (LS) Tier 1
- Enterprise Leadership Seminar (ELS) Tier 1
- Strategic Leadership Course (SLC) Tier 1
- USAF Command Team Training Course Tier 1
- Strategic Leader Course (SLC) Tier 1
- Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation (SELO) Tier 1
- Executive Coaching (Exec-Coach-DAFSLDP) Tier 1
TLN Courses:
- ANG Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course (CCMSTC) Tier 1
CMSgt
Panel Selected Courses:
- National and International Security Leadership Seminar (NISLS)
- Regional Seminars
- Continuous Process Improvement for Executives (CIPIE)
- Strategic Mindset Seminar (SMS)
- Enterprise Perspective Seminar (EPS)
- Senior Enlisted Leader Course
- Impact Immersive Experience
- Strategic Leaders Course
TLN Courses:
- USAF Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course (CLC)
- ANG Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course (CMSOC)
MSgt - SMSgt
Panel Selected Courses:
- Gettysburg Leadership Experience (GLE)
- International NCO Leadership Development Seminar (INLEAD)
- Reserve Component National Security Course (RCNSC)
- Sister Service SNCO Academy
TLN Courses:
- USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA)
- ANG Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Enhancement Course (SNCO EC)
- Leadership Team Awareness (LTAS)