For More InformationMs. Michelle Mebane Director, SLDCmichelle.m.mebane.civ@mail.mil(915) 744-1201, DSN: 621

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U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy

Spouse Leadership Development Course

“Resource, Not Rescue”

Our VisionA premier program designed to educate and inspire senior enlisted spouses from across our Army, sister services, and allied militaries. Instructors use a team approach to expand students’ knowledge, capability, and networking skills, while providing opportunities for individual growth. Graduates will understand the significance of their contributions to Family readiness in support of a successful command.

Our MissionEducate senior enlisted spouses from our Army, sister services, and allied militaries and promote a team-building approach by enhancing and developing leadership skills to support readiness, morale, and a successful command.

Course CertificationInformed, enthusiastic participation in class discussions and projects are the standard for all students. In-class presentations culminate with a certificate of training.

Course GoalsBuild upon the senior spouse’s basic knowledge of leadership, group dynamics and team building by enhancing awareness of current theories and models of human psychology.

Encourage and support expression of diverse ideas, opinions and beliefs related to current issues and challenges facing Families regarding Army living, programs and transformation initiatives.

Forge and maintain strong peer support groups among senior spouses and create a support network to sustain progress beyond the course.

Course Scope TestimonialsThe Spouse Leadership Development Course is a 40-hour resident Army Training Requirements Resources System leadership support course designed for senior enlisted spouses from our Army, sister services, and allied militaries. It prepares them for leadership support positions in the military community. Major subject areas include programs in human psychology, human relations training, and leadership development. Spouses also learn healthy conflict management resolution techniques, protocol, public speaking and communication, effective listening, and team building skills. Soldier & Family readiness group training is also part of the curriculum, and spouses also receive in-depth information about benefits and entitlements. The Spouse Leadership Development Course applies a combination of lecture, discussion, and small group experiential learning methodologies.

Examinations are not conducted in this course!

Registration Director: Ms. Michelle Mebane

Email: michelle.m.mebane.civ@mail.milWork: 915-744-1201

“The professional face of modern military spouses has changed significantly.”

“I attended the SLDC course as not only a spouse but also as an active duty service member of 20 years. I was not only impressed by the curriculum and information covered, I was also fascinated with the amount of knowledge and experience bought forth by the other spouses. The course was inspiring, educational and at times very entertaining. In addition to the new sense of preparedness for the next phase in my spouse’s career, I gained invaluable friendships and relationships with spouses from all different walks of life, different branches of service and different countries.” Jamila, Army Spouse

“The Spouse Leadership Development Course provided a program of study and wealth of knowledge that will profoundly contribute to my personal mission as a Coast Guard Command Spouse, I feel privileged as a sister service spouse to have been given such an opportunity to learn from the Army.” Marcy, Coast Guard Spouse

“As a foreign military spouse of an allied nation it became very apparent that the role of a spouse in my country was very different to that which is expected of the military spouse here in the America military. This intrigued me and so I enrolled into the SLDC and embarked on a journey. The SLDC highlighted many aspects of support available to military families. During this time, I also increased my own support network. Overall the SLDC was a positive experience. It has empowered me with the knowledge I need in the advisory role I now have arrived at and it has given me a solid platform, so I can stand beside my Soldier/ my battle buddy. I highly recommend all international spouses take the opportunity to attend on the SLDC. The experience is unforgettable.” Leah, International Spouse

“Reserve spouses benefit greatly from the SLDC. They walk away with a wealth of information regarding available resources and build relationships with their Active Duty counterparts.” Betsy, Army Reserve Spouse

Course MapL901: Welcome/Opening Remarks & SLDC Orientation

L902: Team Building: Group Dynamics

L903: Self-Awareness (16 Personalities Test)

L904: Public Speaking and Presentations

L905: The Senior Spouse Role in the Soldier & Family

Readiness Group

L906: Leadership & the Senior Spouse

L907: Army Overview (NCO Heritage & Education Center

Tour)

L908: Effective Communication

L909: Protocol and Etiquette

L910: The Senior Spouse Overview of Army Family

Programs

L911: Senior Spouse Role in Recruiting & Thanking

Volunteers

L912: Security & Social Media

L913: Public Affairs/Media Relations w/ Online Conduct

L914: Deployment Discussion

L915: Survivor Outreach Services

L916: Benefits and Entitlements: Preparing for

Retirement

L917: American Red Cross

L918: Ethics

L919: Care Team Training

L920: Marriage and the Senior Spouse

L921: Resilience

L922: Diversity

L923: Problem Solving & Decision Making

L924: Dress for Success

L925: Planning a Reception

L926: After Action Review

L927: Graduation Rehearsal

L928: Senior Spouse Panel

L929: Graduation/Reception Set-up

L930: Graduation