AFSLDP

Course Calendar

Sep
4
to May 5

Seminar XXI (SEM XXI-24A)

Seminar XXI is an educational program for senior military officers, Government and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) officials, and executives in the national security policy community. The program's objective is to provide future leaders of that community with enhanced analytic skills for understanding foreign countries and the relations among them. The program explores key policy issues by examining countries and problems critical to American interests through a variety of paradigmatic lenses. Eminent speakers present alternative perspectives from which the given country or problem can be understood, providing concrete frameworks for examining how different paradigms suggest fundamentally different, even conflicting, answers to the questions American policymakers must resolve.

Website:
https://semxxi.mit.edu/

Location:
Washington DC/Warrenton, VA

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Jan
23
to Jan 23

Executive Coaching Cohort (ECC-5)

Executive Coaching Cohorts provides professional executive coaching to senior leaders to both better develop individual capabilities, and to create an enhanced culture of coaching within the Department of the Air Force. Each participating leader will take part in ten (10) one-on-one remote coaching sessions with an executive coach –over the course of twelve (12) months. Each executive coach is certified at the “Professional Certified Coach” level or above by the International Coach Federation. Per the protocols of professional executive coaching, participating leaders will identify the topics they wish to discuss during the sessions – to meet their unique circumstances – such as challenges they are encountering, competencies they wish to strengthen, and/or goals they wish to achieve. To provide insights to each participating leader and their executive coach, participating leaders will take the online Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) followed by a remote 90-minute one-on-one feedback session with an LCP-certified coach.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Note: DAF Senior Leader Management Teams and Career Field Managers (CFMs) determine participants.

Provider
Flatter, inc

Location
Virtual

Length
12 months

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Aug
6
to Nov 21

Coaching Culture Facilitator Course (CCFC-24B)

This remote 16-week, 80-hour course (held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 1000 hours - 1140 hours (EST) will prepare cohorts of participant leaders to facilitate “Coaching Culture” training sessions for military and civilian personnel; prepare participant leaders to seek and receive their International Coach Federation (ICF) certification via the ACSTH Path; and upon successful completion of this course, participant leaders will receive their Mentor Coaching certification. Finally, this course will prepare participant leaders to facilitate training sessions at their assigned locations. Participants will explore framework topics and adapt these concepts into their daily lives. All content of this course is taught to the ICF-PCC (Professional Certified Coach) level of expertise. Likewise, all observed sessions and exams will be critiqued at the ICF-PCC Markers level of expertise. Each participant will receive thirty (30) hours of Coach Training for participants’ “Leadership Coach” certification from Flatter Inc. and Fundamental Coach Training (ICF Core Competencies, Ethics, Values); thirty-five (35) hours of Supplemental Coach Training to meet the needed 70 hours required for application for an ICF certification; ten (10) hours of Mentor Coaching taught by ICF-PCC Mentors required for ICF Certification (seven (7) hours are in the participant’s assigned group and three (3) hours are 1:1 observations independently scheduled by participant, based on the mentor coach’s schedule); and five (5) hours of Service Specific Training & Orientation i.e. Navy, Air Force, Army.

Target Population(s)
All Military and Civilian Cohorts
Note: AF/A1DI and AFPC determine participants. Course graduates will also have an obligation to complete 100 hours of coaching within 2 years following their certification.

Provider
Flatter, inc

Location
Virtual

Length
16 Weeks

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Nov
18
to Nov 22

Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC-24B)

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The Senior Leader Orientation Course is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)-hosted program geared toward helping new Brigadier Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard) and newly-appointed Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members become more effective representatives of the Department of the Air Force as they assume greater leadership responsibilities. SLOC provides an opportunity to receive a top-level strategic view of the institutional Department of the Air Force. Additionally, the course incorporates sessions designed to fulfill the requirements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-required Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Seminar (SEEOS). SLOC attendance is mandatory for new Active Duty Brigadier Generals and newly appointed career SES and DISES members.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoter O-7), AD, AFR, ANG, and Space Force
SES/DISES members (newly appointed Tiers 1 and 2)
Spouses of General Officers and SES/DISES members

Provider
AF/A1LG, SAF/MRL, AF/REG, NGB/HRT, Flatter, Inc. and speakers from defense, industry, and academia

Location
Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (November/April) - may be adjusted as required based on CSAF guidance

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, meals, and course-related travel)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, misc. expenses. Participants and spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

Pre-course Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography. SLMTs will provide participants access to the program website. As SLOC-21A is focused on participants within driving distance of the NCR, attendees have the option to stay at the Presidential Inn if they desire, or can commute to the course daily if they live nearby.

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Nov
18
to Nov 21

Leadership at the Peak (LAP-24G)

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Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:  https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/ 

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

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Nov
18
to Nov 21

Enterprise Perspective Seminar (EPS-24E)

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The Enterprise Perspective Seminar gives participants executive-level insights into the inner workings of government. As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, American security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time in its history. In a world defined by regional disputes and big-power rivalries, Congress and the Administration face daunting political and military challenges – both domestic and international that need to be effectively addressed. Participants examine the local and global implications of congressional decisions, Administration policies and their impact on the Department of Defense (DOD), the Supreme Court and its role in policy, and issues in the economic, national security, and political arenas. Speakers at this program are high-level internationally recognized experts with extensive professional experience and insight into current issues.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG 

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates 

Location
Washington, DC

HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals). Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).

Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. Prereading materials will be emailed to attendees.
*Great Power Competition.


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Dec
2
to Dec 7

Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar (ASLDS-24B)

The Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar facilitates traditional and non-traditional deep thinking to enable innovative solution sets for complex global problems.  It includes knowledge and application sessions addressing the global strategic environment and financial trends, defense resourcing, the political environment, strategic messaging, storytelling, innovation, and reinforcement on the ethical standards expected from Department of the Air Force Senior Leaders. Attendees also gain insight into important personal attributes, views, orientations, behaviors, and preferences using a custom battery of assessments (360, etc.) and individual sessions with executive coaches to interpret assessments and enhance individual development.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoted O-8s and O-8-selects), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 2) 

Provider
AF/A1DI, AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc., and presenters from government, academia, and private industry

Location
Airlie House, Warrenton, VA

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and all meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360- degree assessments and self-evaluations).
* Great Power Competition.

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Dec
2
to Dec 7

Senior Executives in National & International Security (SENIS-24A)

Senior Executives in National and International Security provides a setting for senior leaders to deepen their understanding of current security issues and exercise their evaluation and decision-making skills in a group of their peers, while contributing their own ideas and perspectives. The curriculum format includes formal classes, discussion groups, interactive seminars, hands-on exercises, guest speakers, and informal conversations with faculty, colleagues, students, and staff. Topics addressed during the program include the global terrorist threat, U.S. security policy and security policy development, global economic forces and their impact on national economic policies, regional security issues from around the globe, business decision-making for Senior Security Managers, negotiation and leadership, non-traditional missions and interventions, ethics and professional responsibility, and legislative, press, and civilian-military relations.

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/senior-executives-national-and-international-security

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFRSES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2)

Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
2 weeks
2 sessions per year (August and December; Air Force participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. Endorsement letter requirement is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility.

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Dec
9
to Dec 13

Leadership at the Peak (LAP-24H)

  • Google Calendar ICS

Leadership at the Peak is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that enables them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership. Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Website:  https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-at-the-peak-training-for-senior-executives/ 

SLD Program Structure Category
Core Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3)

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
Multiple sessions per year (AF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

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Dec
9
to Dec 13

General Officer Transition Assistance Program (GO TAP-24E)

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.  Topics addressed during the program include planning for a career transition, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), post-retirement employment considerations (ethics), establishing a value proposition for employment, resume building, interview skills, salary negotiation, LinkedIn usage, financial/income tax/estate planning, post-retirement benefits and entitlements, TRICARE medical coverage, and VA benefits. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, O-9 and 0-10), AD and ANG who qualify for AD retirement
Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available) 

Provider
AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc. and various speakers 

Location
JB Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
5 sessions per year 

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.  *Spouses may attend on a space-available basis, travel expenses covered, per diem is not authorized.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
General Officers are required to attend this course within two years of promotion to O-7.
NOTE: AFR General Officers who qualify for reserve retirement should attend Reserve GO TAP (contact AF/REG for additional information).

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Dec
10
to Dec 12

Regional Seminar: Europe, NATO, Russia, and Turkey Seminar (Eurasia-24B)

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Eurasia, host to the European Command, remains one of the most dynamic and consequential strategic areas on earth. It embraces one of the most successful multilateral military alliances in history, NATO, and the most ambitious attempt at a peaceful, political integration, the European Union. Globally, but particularly within Eurasia and its littorals, Russia is expected to be the operational and technological pacing threat against which USEUCOM must prepare. In many respects, while the ideological threat of the old Soviet Union is not there with the Russian Federation, post-Soviet Russia has its own sphere to defend and influence and now has considerably greater economic resources and viability than the USSR enjoyed during the Cold War. Of critical importance—as it was during the Cold War—is the question of the combined threat to U.S. interests from a cohesive Moscow-Beijing strategic axis, and how best the U.S. and its allies can address that potential threat.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/eurasia-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 session per year (as needed)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. Great Power Competition.

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Oct
28
to Nov 1

National and International Security Leadership Seminar (NISLS-24B)

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When the late British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan was once asked by a young journalist the most difficult part about being a statesman, he retorted: “Events, my dear boy, events.” Today’s leaders must contend with an even more complex array of both predictable and unpredictable “events.” The modern world is increasingly interconnected. Everything from terrorist attacks to pandemics, from financial collapses to refugee crises, from the rise of China to the decline of a rules-based international order, such “events” are an ever-present component in the day of a policymaker. It is an incessant struggle not to be overwhelmed. Ranging from geopolitics and geo-economics to regional hot spots and environmental challenges, this National and International Security Leadership Seminar will also examine the latest regional risk assessments, inter-governmental initiatives, and America’s ongoing external commitments. Bringing together a distinguished group of experts, this five-day seminar will offer attendees the opportunity to discuss in an off-the-record setting, the critical national security threats facing America and their implications to the U.S. national interests and DoD policies in the coming years.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/national-international-security-leadership-seminar/

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length
5 days
Up to 3 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition, travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.
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Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form.
* Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. * Great Power Competition.

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Oct
21
to Oct 25

General Officer Transition Assistance Program (GO TAP-24D)

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.  Topics addressed during the program include planning for a career transition, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), post-retirement employment considerations (ethics), establishing a value proposition for employment, resume building, interview skills, salary negotiation, LinkedIn usage, financial/income tax/estate planning, post-retirement benefits and entitlements, TRICARE medical coverage, and VA benefits. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, O-9 and 0-10), AD and ANG who qualify for AD retirement
Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available) 

Provider
AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc. and various speakers 

Location
JB Andrews, MD

Length and Frequency
5 days
5 sessions per year 

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.  *Spouses may attend on a space-available basis, travel expenses covered, per diem is not authorized.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
General Officers are required to attend this course within two years of promotion to O-7.
NOTE: AFR General Officers who qualify for reserve retirement should attend Reserve GO TAP (contact AF/REG for additional information).

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Oct
13
to Oct 25

Senior Managers in Government (SMG-24A)

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Senior Managers in Government offers Federal government participants new perspectives on public policy and management practices, strengthened leadership skills, the opportunity to explore trends in managerial practice, and networking with other General Officer and Senior Executive Service-level executives. The course focuses on several complex management issues faced by senior managers, including policy development, mobilizing support in an environment of shared responsibility, performance management, organizational design, strategy implementation, managing risk, negotiation, and leadership. Participants work through real-life public management situations, discussing problem solving and potential solutions. The diversity of the group brings a wealth of different perspectives and experiences to the table, and helps to foster new conceptions of a problem, new insights into the motivation and goals of the players, and new recommendations for proper action.

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/senior-managers-government

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFR SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2)

Provider
Harvard University, JFK School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
2 weeks
1 session per year (October; DAF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and light refreshments).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The endorsement letter requirement is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees.

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Sep
24
to Sep 26

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (JHU-24I)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Sep
23
to Sep 26

Enterprise Perspective Seminar (EPS-24D)

  • Google Calendar ICS

The Enterprise Perspective Seminar gives participants executive-level insights into the inner workings of government. As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, American security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time in its history. In a world defined by regional disputes and big-power rivalries, Congress and the Administration face daunting political and military challenges – both domestic and international that need to be effectively addressed. Participants examine the local and global implications of congressional decisions, Administration policies and their impact on the Department of Defense (DOD), the Supreme Court and its role in policy, and issues in the economic, national security, and political arenas. Speakers at this program are high-level internationally recognized experts with extensive professional experience and insight into current issues.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (all others)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG 

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates 

Location
Washington, DC

HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals). Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).

Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. Prereading materials will be emailed to attendees.
*Great Power Competition.


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Sep
18
to Nov 1

National Security Management Course (NSMC-24B)

  • Hybrid - Online & Syracuse University, NY (map)
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The National Security Management Course explores the range of management challenges in the field of national security.  Effective managers dealing with a myriad of national security matters must be familiar with the process and implementation considerations that can often determine the success or failure of public policy initiatives.  Management in this area involves the central and inter-related responsibilities of allocating scarce resources and dealing with complex institutional relationships, both internal and external to an organization.  These responsibilities have profound implications in determining national security strategy and are the primary focus during the program.  Lectures, case studies, simulations, and group discussions are all designed to create a thorough understanding of major topics of concern in the art and science of national security, covering both the "traditional" concerns as well as the newest issues that are increasingly becoming important, such as terrorism and counterterrorism, globalization, global business, public policy, and crisis management.  Participants examine these elements through the strategic context of national security, global economics, interagency coordination, collective defense arrangements, and public and private sector perspectives.

SLD Program Structure Category

Supplemental Course

 Target Population(s)

Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

GS-15 participants

 Provider

Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Location

Hybrid / Syracuse, NY

 Length and Frequency

2 weeks

1 session per year (April/May; Air Force participation varies)

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Sep
10
to Sep 12

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (NPS)-24F)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
NPS/Stanford University

Location
Monterey, CA

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Aug
20
to Aug 22

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (JHU-24H)

  • Google Calendar ICS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

Website:   

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Aug
13
to Aug 15

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (JHU-24G)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Jul
31
to Aug 2

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (MIT)-24E)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Location
Cambridge, MA (MIT)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Jul
28
to Aug 2

Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy & Technology (24B)

Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology is an intensive, week-long program led by a team of Harvard faculty members, policy makers, and leading practitioners in the field of cybersecurity, many of whom advise governments, agencies, and industry around the world on security and technology. The curriculum brings together technologists and policymakers and provides them with a conceptual framework for the design of both cybersecurity policy and technology. The course focuses on the technical and policy aspects of security, surveillance, and conflict. Participants come away with skills applicable to other situations in which policy and technology interact. Based on case studies drawn from recent events, participants develop techniques of risk analysis and threat-modeling applicable to a broad set of problems.

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/cybersecurity

SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFRSES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2) Colonels (O-6), AD and AFR

Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
6 days
2 sessions per year (January and July/August; Air Force participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, course-related travel, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The application requirement for an individual organizational endorsement letter is waived for AF applicants.

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Jul
22
to Jul 26

Leading Strategically (LS-24C)

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 Leading Strategically helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically. Participants learn to align leadership and organizational strategies, identify key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies, understand implications of culture on strategic leadership, leverage conflicting organizational priorities, and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries.

Website: https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
CCL Campus Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessment, self-evaluation, and coaching call). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

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Jul
22
to Jul 25

Advanced Senior Leadership Development Program II (ASLDPII-24A)

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The Advanced Senior Leadership Development Program II (ASLDPII) is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)hosted program geared toward helping new Department of the Air Force Lieutenant Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard) and newly appointed Tier 3 Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members to become more effective representatives of the Department of Defense as they assume greater leadership responsibilities at the strategic level. ASLDPII builds upon the progression of knowledge imparted first by the Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC), then by the Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar (ASLDS) and provides an opportunity for DAF senior leaders to receive a top-level strategic view of the Department of Defense, Government Agencies, Defense Industrial Base, multinational partners, and key challenges impacting the strategic environment.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoted O-9s and O-9-selects), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 3) 

Provider
AF/A1DI, AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc., and presenters from government, academia, and private industry

Location
Ritz Carlton, Arlington, VA

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and all meals)
Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-coursework and Special Requirements
Portions of the course are classified. Participants must have the requisite security clearance to attend. *Great Power Competition.

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Jul
16
to Jul 18

Civilian Senior Executive Transition Seminar (CSE Trans-24B)

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 The Civilian Senior Executive Transition Seminar for Civilian Senior Leaders assists Air Force senior executives in planning for their retirement from Federal service.  Topics include financial, tax, and estate planning; Social Security and Federal retirement benefits and entitlements; insurances; post-retirement employment opportunities and restrictions; the psychological aspects of retirement; and lifetime fitness and health.  Attendance is encouraged no later than one year prior to the senior leader’s projected retirement date.

Target Population(s)
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
ST, SL, and DISL members
Spouses of SES/DISES, ST, SL, DISL members (space-available)

Provider
AF/A1LS, Flatter, Inc., and National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP)

Location
Virtual

 

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Jul
16
to Jul 18

Civilian Senior Executive Transition Seminar (CSE Trans-24B)

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 The Civilian Senior Executive Transition Seminar for Civilian Senior Leaders assists Air Force senior executives in planning for their retirement from Federal service.  Topics include financial, tax, and estate planning; Social Security and Federal retirement benefits and entitlements; insurances; post-retirement employment opportunities and restrictions; the psychological aspects of retirement; and lifetime fitness and health.  Attendance is encouraged no later than one year prior to the senior leader’s projected retirement date.

Target Population(s)
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
ST, SL, and DISL members
Spouses of SES/DISES, ST, SL, DISL members (space-available)

Provider
AF/A1LS, Flatter, Inc., and National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP)

Location
Virtual

 

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Jul
16
to Jul 18

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (JHU-24F)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Jul
14
to Jul 19

Enterprise Leadership Seminar (ELS-24D - GO/SES)

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices. Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

SLD Program Structure
Category Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via the CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

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Jul
9
to Jul 11

Africa (24A)

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The Africa Seminar provides participants the opportunity to explore the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic developments of Africa. Endowed with large natural wealth and possessing a young and still growing population, Africa is undergoing major transformations. Key global powers including the United States, China, the European Union, India, and Russia, are playing an increasing role in shaping the destiny of the continent. Despite continuing autocracy, corruption, and inequality, Africa is emerging as a key factor in the national security and economic calculations of the United States, China, and other key players. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts, this workshop will explore the social, political, and economic developments on the African continent and address current issues and trends that will affect U.S. national security interests in the years ahead. Talks are informal and off-the-record.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/africa-seminar/

Category

Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)

General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANGSES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANGGS-15 participants

Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider

Alan L. Freed Associates

Location

Washington, D.C. area

Length and Frequency

3 days 1 session per year (as needed)

Funding

HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals). Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements

Participants must complete an online registration form.*Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM)credit eligibility.

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Jul
7
to Jul 12

Enterprise Leadership Seminar (ELS-23C) - GS-15

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network. Participants also examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution, strategic innovation, individual and group decision making, negotiation and collaboration, leading change, motivating others for high performance, and ethics. The program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices. Website: Attendees will receive access to the course website upon selection.

SLD Program Structure
CategoryCore (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7; O-8, as needed), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2; Tier 3, as needed)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via the CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Length
5 days

Funding
HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and most meals).
Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses. *AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

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Jun
11
to Jun 14

Enterprise Perspective Seminar (EPS-24C)

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The Enterprise Perspective Seminar gives participants executive-level insights into the inner workings of government.  As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, American security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time in its history.  In a world defined by regional disputes and big-power rivalries, Congress and the Administration face daunting political and military challenges – both domestic and international – that need to be effectively addressed.  Participants examine the local and global implications of congressional decisions, Administration policies and their impact on the Department of Defense (DoD), the Supreme Court and its role in policy, and issues in the economic, national security, and political arenas.  Speakers at this program are high-level internationally recognized experts with extensive professional experience and insight into current issues.  Participants also have the opportunity to walk the corridors of the Capitol, view congressional hearings, visit the Supreme Court, and witness the legislative process firsthand. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG 

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates 

Location
Washington, DC

 Length
4 days

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Jun
10
to Jun 14

General Officer Transition Assistance Program (GO TAP-23C)

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.  Topics addressed during the program include planning for a career transition, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), post-retirement employment considerations (ethics), establishing a value proposition for employment, resume building, interview skills, salary negotiation, LinkedIn usage, financial/income tax/estate planning, post-retirement benefits and entitlements, TRICARE medical coverage, and VA benefits. 

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, O-9 and 0-10), AD and ANG who qualify for AD retirement
Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available) 

Provider
AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc. and various speakers 

Location
JB Andrews, MD

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May
29
to May 31

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (MIT)-24D)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Location
Cambridge, MA (MIT)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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May
20
to May 24

Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC-24A)

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The Senior Leader Orientation Course is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)-hosted program geared toward helping new Brigadier Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard) and newly-appointed Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members become more effective representatives of the Department of the Air Force as they assume greater leadership responsibilities. SLOC provides an opportunity to receive a top-level strategic view of the institutional Department of the Air Force. Additionally, the course incorporates sessions designed to fulfill the requirements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-required Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Seminar (SEEOS). SLOC attendance is mandatory for new Active Duty Brigadier Generals and newly appointed career SES and DISES members.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoter O-7), AD, AFR, ANG, and Space Force
SES/DISES members (newly appointed Tiers 1 and 2)
Spouses of General Officers and SES/DISES members

Provider
AF/A1LG, AF/A1LS, NGB/HRT, Flatter, Inc. and speakers from defense, industry and academia

Location
Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Length
1 week

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, meals, and course-related travel)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, misc. expenses. Participants and spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

Pre-course Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography. SLMTs will provide participants access to the program website. As SLOC-21A is focused on participants within driving distance of the NCR, attendees have the option to stay at the Presidential Inn if they desire, or can commute to the course daily if they live nearby.

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May
14
to May 16

Regional Seminar: Eurasia-24A

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Eurasia, host to the European Command, remains one of the most dynamic and consequential strategic areas on earth. It embraces one of the most successful multilateral military alliances in history, NATO, and the most ambitious attempt at a peaceful, political integration, the European Union. Globally, but particularly within Eurasia and its littorals, Russia is expected to be the operational and technological pacing threat against which USEUCOM must prepare. In many respects, while the ideological threat of the old Soviet Union is not there with the Russian Federation, post-Soviet Russia has its own sphere to defend and influence and now has considerably greater economic resources and viability than the USSR enjoyed during the Cold War. Of critical importance—as it was during the Cold War—is the question of the combined threat to U.S. interests from a cohesive Moscow-Beijing strategic axis, and how best the U.S. and its allies can address that potential threat.

Website: http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/eurasia-seminar/

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates

Location
Washington, DC

Length and Frequency
3 days
1 session per year (as needed)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility

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May
14
to May 16

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (JHU-24E)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)

Location
Laurel, MD (JHU/APL)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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May
6
to May 10

Air Force Civilian Leadership Course (AFCLC-24D)

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course provides Air Force civilians the tools necessary to develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course prepares GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the potential challenges they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, critical components of continuous process improvement, barriers to innovation, an immersive look at emerging technologies, and strategic messaging, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective. AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through asynchronous psychometric assessments: The Dark Side of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) which focuses on those qualities that emerge in times of increased strain, and vertical development through the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP).

Target Population(s)
GS-14/15

Provider
AF/A1DI and Flatter, Inc.

Location
Potomac, MD

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Apr
29
to May 3

Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar (ASLDS-24A)

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The Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar facilitates traditional and non-traditional deep thinking to enable innovative solution sets for complex global problems.  It includes knowledge and application sessions addressing the global strategic environment and financial trends, defense resourcing, the political environment, strategic messaging, storytelling, innovation, and reinforcement on the ethical standards expected from Department of the Air Force Senior Leaders. Attendees also gain insight into important personal attributes, views, orientations, behaviors, and preferences using a custom battery of assessments (360, etc.) and individual sessions with executive coaches to interpret assessments and enhance individual development.

Target Population(s)
General Officers (newly promoted O-8s and O-8-selects), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 2) 

Provider
AF/A1DI, AF/A1LG, Flatter, Inc., and presenters from government, academia, and private industry

Location
Airlie House, Warrenton, VA

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

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Apr
23
to Apr 25

Leading Data And AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) (NPS-24D)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies promise to be the most powerful tools in generations for expanding knowledge, increasing prosperity, and enriching the human experience. AI will fuel competition between governments and companies racing to field it, and it will be employed by nation-states to pursue their strategic ambitions. The Leading Data and AI-Enabled Organizations (LDAO) suite of courses provides Department of Defense senior leaders with a foundational understanding of AI, what AI means for national security, and how to take advantage of AI. With a focus on the organizational and managerial implications of these technologies, grounded in the technical aspects, participants leave these programs armed with the knowledge they need to lead the successful integration of AI into national security. Informed senior leaders will lead the change necessary to help manifest the promise of AI for the DOD and transform how the nation and its strategic goals are defended.

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SLD Program Structure Category
Targeted Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 to O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1-3)

Provider
Naval Postgraduate School of Stanford University (NPS/Stanford)

Location
Monterey, CA (NPS/Stanford)

Length and Frequency
3 days
Multiple sessions per year

Funding
CDAO-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel).

Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Participants must complete an online registration form. *Joint Tracking Talent Management (JTTM) credit eligibility. *Great Power Competition

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Apr
22
to Apr 26

Leading Strategically (LS-24B)

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 Leading Strategically helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically. Participants learn to align leadership and organizational strategies, identify key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies, understand implications of culture on strategic leadership, leverage conflicting organizational priorities, and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries.

Website: https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically    

SLD Program Structure Category
Core (GO, Col, GS-15, CMSgt) and Supplemental Course (CSE)

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tier 1)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants selected via CDE process
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Location
CCL Campus Colorado Springs, CO

Length and Frequency
5 days
4 sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and some meals)
- Unit-funded expenses: Lodging, partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessment, self-evaluation, and coaching call). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

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Apr
16
to Apr 18

Latin America-24A

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The Latin and South America Seminar is a special Political-Economic Conflict Seminar in which participants examine the remarkable economic growth and political transformations sweeping through Latin America and the diverse pressures, ambitions, and fears playing on America’s hemispheric neighbors.  The impact on and implications of these trends for United States (U.S.) policy and strategy are elucidated by regional experts, foreign policy specialists, and political and economic commentators.  This seminar highlights those key political, economic and security issues that are of particular concern, and analyzes alternative U.S. policy responses.  Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts on Latin and South America, this seminar addresses the historic challenges to U.S. national security interests presented by the rise of Central and South America and the changes permeating the southern hemisphere.  Talks are informal and off-the-record.  

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG
SES/DISES members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG
GS-15 participants
Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG 

Provider
Alan L. Freed Associates 

Location
Washington, DC

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