Distributed Leader Course (DLC) Professional Military .
Distributed Leader Course (DLC)Professional Military EducationReference Curriculum - Volume IILevels I - VI1
Table of ContentsDistributed Leader Course Level I (DLC I)Course Map910Lesson DLC100 – Course Overview11Lesson DLC101 – The Army Learning Concept 2020-204011Lesson DLC102 – Professional Military Education (PME) Effective11Learning TechniquesLesson DLC103 – STEP & NCOPDS Program Components11Lesson DLC104 – Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions12Lesson DLC105 – Army Oath, Creeds, and Norms of Soldier Conduct12Lesson DLC106 – Time Management12Lesson DLC107 – Introduction to Knowledge Management13Lesson DLC108 – Budgeting and Personal Finance13Lesson DLC109 – Transitioning to Civilian Life13Lesson DLC110 – Communication Skills13Lesson DLC111 – Introduction to Grammar and Writing14Lesson DLC112 – Our Service and Army Doctrine14Lesson DLC113 – Perspectives and Contributions of NCOs Throughout History14Lesson DLC114 – Conducting Squad Drills and Ceremonies15Lesson DLC115 – The Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the SGT15Lesson DLC116 – Nutritional Standards and Principles of Weight Loss15Lesson DLC117 – The Risk Management (RM) Process15Lesson DLC118 – Government Property Accountability16Lesson DLC119 – Map Reading and Land Navigation16Distributed Leader Course Level II (DLC II)Course Map18Lesson DLC200 – Course Overview19Lesson DLC201 – NCO History 1700s19Lesson DLC202 – Leader Development19Lesson DLC203 – Elements of the Army Profession19Lesson DLC204 – Fundamentals of Management Within the Army202
Lesson DLC205 – Mission Command and Unified Land Operations20Lesson DLC206 – Effective Public Speaking Skills20Lesson DLC207 – Elements of Effective Writing20Lesson DLC208 – Introduction to APA21Lesson DLC209 – Working in Culturally Diverse Environments21Lesson DLC210 – The Army’s Physical Training (PRT) Program21Lesson DLC211 – Career and Career Tools21Lesson DLC212 – Transition to Civilian Life22Lesson DLC213 – Reducing Stress22Lesson DLC214 – The Army Inspection Program22Distributed Leader Course Level III (DLC III)Course Map24Lesson DLC300 – Course Overview25Lesson DLC301 – NCO History 1800s25Lesson DLC302 – Principles of Management in Organizational Behavior25Lesson DLC303 – Nature of and Adherence to the Army Ethic25Lesson DLC304 – Essential Characteristics of the Army Professional26Lesson DLC305 – Principles of Leader Development26Lesson DLC306 – Principles of Unified Land Operations (ULO)26Lesson DLC307 – Mission Command Philosophy 10127Lesson DLC308 – The Roles and Functions of the Staff27Lesson DLC309 – Effective Knowledge Management27Lesson DLC310 – The Law of Armed Conflict27Lesson DLC311 – Writing Argumentative Papers27Lesson DLC312 – How Leaders Influence Others28Lesson DLC313 – The Critical Thinking Process28Lesson DLC314 – Army Programs28Lesson DLC315 – Joint Publications29Lesson DLC316 – New Policies and Procedures293
Distributed Leader Course Level IV (DLC IV)Course Map31Lesson DLC400 – Course Overview32Lesson DLC401 – Joint Operations32Lesson DLC402 – Risk Management for Senior Leaders32Lesson DLC403 – Personnel Management32Lesson DLC404 – Soldier Readiness33Lesson DLC405 – Supervising Civilians33Lesson DLC406 – Organizational Level Leadership I33Lesson DLC407 – Mentorship34Lesson DLC408 – Reviewing the NCOER34Lesson DLC409 – Managing Change35Lesson DLC410 – Cultural Awareness35Lesson DLC411 – Ethical Problem Solving35Lesson DLC412 – Functions of the Joint Staff36Lesson DLC413 – DOTMLPF-P36Lesson DLC414 – Principles of Sustainment36Lesson DLC415 – Brigade Support Battalion37Lesson DLC416 – Brigade Combat Teams37Lesson DLC417 – Special Operations Forces Interdependency37Lesson DLC418 – Principles of Operational Contract Support38Lesson DLC419 – Unified Land Operations38Lesson DLC420 – Operational Terms and Symbols38Lesson DLC421 – Exercise Mission Command39Lesson DLC422 – Army Deployment & Redeployment39Distributed Leader Course Level V (DLC V)Course Map41Lesson DLC500 - Course Overview42Lesson DLC501 – Organization Level Leadership II42Lesson DLC502 – Assessing Your Organization42Lesson DLC503 – Leading Change42Lesson DLC504 – Stages of Group Development434
Lesson DLC505 – Talent Management43Lesson DLC506 – IMCOM Roles and Responsibilities43Lesson DLC507 – Introduction to Interorganizational43and Multinational OperationsLesson DLC508 – Introduction Force Management44Lesson DLC509 – Introduction to DoD Acquisition Process44Lesson DLC510 – Introduction to Joint Operational Contracting Support44Lesson DLC511 – Introduction to Global Mobility45Lesson DLC512 – Overview of Multi-Domain Operations45Distributed Leader Course Level VI (DLC VI)Course Map47Lesson DLC600 – Course Overview48Lesson DLC601 – Strategic Level Leadership48Lesson DLC602 – Army Strategic Readiness48Lesson DLC603 – Human Dimension Strategy48Lesson DLC604 – Negotiations49Lesson DLC605 – PAO in the Strategic Environment49Lesson DLC606 – Host Nation Support49Lesson DLC607 – The Operational Environment (OE)50Lesson DLC608 – Stability Operations50Lesson DLC609 – Defense Support of Civil Authorities50Lesson DLC610 – Civil Affairs & Civil Military Operations50Lesson DLC611 – Information Operations (IO)515
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Mission StatementProvide professional military education that develops enlisted leaders into fit, disciplined, welleducated professional capable of meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex world.Vision StatementThe premier institution driving innovative development for enlisted leaders; constantly focused onreadiness.7
PrefaceThis reference curriculum is for Soldiers who want to know more aboutNoncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education courses. Thereference curriculum books consist of three volumes.Volume I:Basic Leader Course (BLC)Advanced Leader Course-NCO Common Core Competencies (ALC-NCO C3)Senior Leader Course-NCO Common Core Competencies (SLC-NCO C3)Master Leader Course (MLC)Volume II:Distributed Leader Courses (DLC) I - VIVolume III:Battle Staff NCO Course (BSNCOC)Commandant Pre-Command Course (CPCC)8
Distributed Leader Course Level I (DLC I)DescriptionDistributed Leader Course Level I (DLC I) teaches initial term Soldiers to communicateideas and thoughts clearly, recognize the need for strong character and values,demonstrate tactical and technical competence, and take initiative to become a lifelonglearner by exploring interests and pursuing a civilian education. DLC I is a 45 hour courseconsisting of 20 lessons and serves as a prerequisite for the Basic Leader Course (BLC).Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs)Analyze Army Leadership, Mission Command, Operations, and Training.9
Course LC115DLC116DLC117DLC118DLC119TopicCourse OverviewThe Army Learning Concept 2020-2040Professional Military Education (PME) Effective Learning TechniquesSTEP & NCOPDS Program ComponentsCustoms, Courtesies, and TraditionsArmy Oath, Creeds, and Norms of Soldier ConductTime ManagementIntroduction to Knowledge ManagementBudgeting and Personal FinanceTransitioning to Civilian LifeCommunication SkillsIntroduction to Grammar and WritingOur Service and Army DoctrinePerspectives and Contributions of NCOs Throughout HistoryConducting Squad Drills and CeremoniesThe Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the SGTNutritional Standards and Principles of Weight LossThe Risk Management (RM) ProcessGovernment Property AccountabilityMap Reading and Land NavigationTotal DLC I 2.522.52.545
Lesson DLC100 – Course OverviewLesson DLC102 – Professional MilitaryEducation (PME) Effective LearningTechniquesDescriptionThis introductory lesson will help prepare thestudent to successfully complete the DistributedLeader Course (DLC) Level I, as well as, to retain theknowledge gained in the course.DescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how to besuccessful in Professional Military Education (PME)by employing effective study strategies and academicskills, developing self-management skills andfostering critical thinking skills necessary to completecollege level courses successfully. At the end of thislesson, the student will interpret a growth mindsetversus a fixed mindset, define how we learn, identifygood reading habits and improvement strategies,describe good study habits, detect reach backopportunities and better search capabilities.Hours: 1Learning Objectives/OutcomesIdentify how to successfully complete DLC I.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of learning: UnderstandReferences/ReadingsTRADOC Pam 525-8-3, The U.S. Army TrainingConcept 2012-2020, 7 January 2011Hours: 2.5ADP 7-0, Training, 31 July 2019Learning Objectives/OutcomesApply Professional Military Education (PME)learning skills.AFMS Policy Letter #8, Academic Integrity Policy, 5October 2017Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: ApplyAR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 10December 2017References/ReadingsA Reachback Concept for the Future Command PostTRADOC Pam 525-8-2, The U.S. Army LearningConcept for Training and Education 2020-2040, April 2017ALMS Overview, 5 March 2019Lesson DLC101 – The Army Learning Concept2020-2040AFMS Policy Letter #8, Academic Integrity Policy, 5October 2017DescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with recentchanges in how the Army Professional MilitaryEducation is shifting from lecture based tofacilitation-based instruction. At the end of thislesson, the student will be able to describe how welearn and describe the Army Learning Concept.AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 10December 2017TRADOC Regulation 350-70, Army Learning Policy andSystems, 10 July 2017Lesson DLC103 – STEP & NCOPDS ProgramComponentsHours: 1.5Learning Objectives/OutcomesDescriptionInterpret the Army Learning Concept.This lesson familiarizes the student with how tocomprehend the STEP & NCOPDS programcomponents. At the end of this lesson, the student willconnect the Army’s Select, Train, Education, Promote(STEP) and Noncommissioned Officer ProfessionalDevelopment System (NCOPDS) programcomponents, navigate through the leaderdevelopment tool termed the Army Career Tracker(ACT), and prepare and Individual Development Planthat best meets the student’s goals and desires.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: RememberReferences/ReadingsTRADOC Pam 525-8-2, The U.S. Army LearningConcept for Training and Education 2020-2040, April2017Hours: 2.511
Lesson DLC105 – Army Oath, Creeds, andNorms of Soldier ConductObjectives/OutcomesInterpret the Army’s Select, Train, Educate, Promote(STEP) and Noncommissioned Officer ProfessionalDevelopment System (NCOPDS) programcomponents.DescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how toexplore the Army Oath of Enlistment, Creeds, andNorms of Soldier Conduct. At the end of thislesson, the student will take great pride inreviewing the Army Ethic origins and our sharedidentity; the Creeds and Oath of Enlistment; theNorms of Conduct including Army Values,Soldier’s Rules, and codes of conduct; and interpretwhat is meant by Exemplary Soldier Conduct. Thestudent will be able to internalize and modelappropriate actions and behaviors foundational tothe Army Profession.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandReferences/ReadingsADRP 1, The Army Profession, 14 June 2015AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 10December 2017AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions, 16 May2019Hours: 2Learning Objectives/OutcomesTC 7-22.7, Noncommissioned Officer Guide, 7 April 2015Explore the Army Oath, Creeds and Norms of Soldierconduct.Lesson DLC104 – Customs, Courtesies, andTraditionsLearning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how toconnect customs, courtesies, and traditions of theservice. At the end of this lesson, the student willreview Army customs; review the courtesiesrendered to the nation, superiors, and dignitaries;review traditions of the Army; and interpret thesignificance of Army customs, courtesies, andtraditions, and how they relate to good order anddiscipline. The student will distinguish theimportance of being an Army professional and instillpride in service.References/ReadingsADRP 1, The Army Profession, 14 June 2015Lesson DLC106 – Time ManagementDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how tomanage time on tasks and projects by employingeffective study strategies and academic skills,developing self-management skills and fosteringcritical thinking skills necessary to successfullycomplete college level courses. At the end of thislesson, the student will be able to connect goals withunit mission, review questions for clarity, order jobtasks, classify planning methods, prepare job tasksschedules, and interpret the significance of timemanagement.Hours: 2.5Learning Objectives/OutcomesConnect Army customs, courtesies, and traditions ofthe service.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandHours: 2.5Learning Objectives/OutcomesReferences/ReadingsTC 7-22.7, Noncommissioned Officer Guide, 7 April 2015Manage time on tasks and projects.AR 600-25, Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy, 10September 2019Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandReferences/ReadingsTC 7-21.13, Soldier’s Guide, 30 November 2015None.12
Lesson DLC107 – Introduction to KnowledgeManagementTC 21-7, Personal Financial Readiness andDeployability Handbook, 14 August 2003DescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how todistinguish the elements of knowledge managementto support decision-making. At the end of thislesson, the student will be able to review KnowledgeManagement principles and how they relate toreadiness. The student will also prepare a Leader’sBook to start managing knowledge, and review theJob Book in The Digital Training ManagementSystem (DTMS). This lesson will assist the studentsin developing best practices to maintain readiness.Lesson DLC109 – Transitioning to Civilian LifeDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how totransition to civilian life. The student will develop aFrequently Asked Questions sheet on transitioningprograms from the military to the civilian sector. Atthe end of this lesson, the student will reviewcomponents of the Transition Goals, Plans, andSuccess (GPS) Program, review benefits andrequirements of the Soldier for Life, TransitionAssistance Program (SFL-TAP).Hours: 2.5Hours: 2Learning Objectives/OutcomesInterpret knowledge management principles.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: RememberLearning Objectives/OutcomesReview Army programs that support transition tocivilian life.References/ReadingsLearning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandADRP 6-0, Mission Command, 17 May 2012ATP 6-01.1, Techniques for Effective KnowledgeManagement, 6 March 2015References/ReadingsAR 600-81, Soldier for Life –Transition Assistance Program, 17 May 2016Lesson DLC108 – Budgeting and PersonalFinanceDoDD 1332.25, Transition Assistance Program (TAP)for Military Personnel, 9 November 2018DescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how todevelop a plan for financial readiness using availabletools and resources. The student will also identifysources of emergency financial aid for themselvesand team members. At the end of this lesson, thestudent will prepare a personal budget; reviewArmy resources to support financial emergencies;and employ free tools and websites to build, track,and manage the student’s money.Lesson DLC110 – Communication SkillsDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how to be abetter communicator. At the end of this lesson, thestudent will develop knowledge and skillspertaining to the fundamental theories, concepts,vocabulary, and practices related to the discipline ofcommunication. Topic areas the lesson addressesinclude the process of communication, types ofcommunication such as verbal and nonverbal,interpreting characteristics of effectivecommunication like listening skills, as well as waysto improve communication skills.Hours: 2.5Learning Objectives/OutcomesPrepare a personal financial plan.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: ApplyHours: 2.5References/ReadingsAR 930-4, Army Emergency Relief, 5 May 2019Learning Objectives/OutcomesInterpret communication types.AER Form 57R, 14 July 2015Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: RememberFinancial Management Plan (FMP)13
ADP 1-01, Doctrine Primer, 31 July 2019References/ReadingsAFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill, 27 May 2015ADP 3-0, Operations, 31 July 2019FM 6-22, Leader Development, 30 June 2015ADRP 1, The Army Profession, 14 June 2015Lesson DLC111 – Introduction to Grammarand WritingADRP 5-0, The Operations Process, 17 May 2012DescriptionTC 7-21.13, Soldiers Guide, 30 November 2015This lesson familiarizes the student with thecomponents of the writing and editing process. Atthe end of this lesson, the student will be able toapply writing and editing principles to developfluency and accuracy in writing sentences,paragraphs, short essays, and practice rewritingsentences. This lesson is designed to teach the rulesof punctuation, mechanics, grammar, and sentencestructure.Lesson DLC113 – Perspectives andContributions of NCOs Throughout HistoryDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how thehistorical perspectives and contributions of NCOshelped shape the Army of today. The student willconnect with historical examples of past NCOleaders who shaped the impact andprofessionalism of the NCO Corps. At the end ofthis lesson, the student will be able to review thehistory of the Army, the historical development ofthe NCO, and interpret the significance of studyinghistorical examples of NCO Leaders.Hours: 2Learning Objectives/OutcomesApply the writing and editing process.Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: ApplyHours: 2.5References/ReadingsAFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill, 27 May 2015Learning Objectives/OutcomesInterpret how NCOs helped shape the Army oftoday.Lesson DLC112 – Our Service and ArmyDoctrineLearning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandDescriptionThis lesson familiarizes the student with how Armydoctrine frames military operations. The student willconnect how being tactically and technicallyproficient on the job supports the doctrinalframework and how the Army runs. At the end ofthis lesson, the student will be able to review theArmy - Our Service, Operational Concepts forUnified Land Operations, and interpret thesignificance of being tactically and technicallyproficient.References/ReadingsCMH Pub 70-38, Story of the NoncommissionedOfficer Corps (CLOTH), 2010TC 7-21.13, Soldiers Guide, 30 November 2015TC 7-22.7, Noncommissioned Officer Guide, 7April 2015Hours: 2.5CMH Pub 30-21, American Military History Vol. I,2009Learning Objectives/OutcomesConnect how Army doctrine frames militaryoperations.CMH Pub 30-22, American Military History Vol. II,2009Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: UnderstandReferences/ReadingsADP 1, The Army, 31 July 201914
Lesson DLC114 – Conducting Squad Drillsand CeremoniesLesson DLC116 – Nutritional Standards andPrinciples of Weight LossDescriptionDescriptionThis lesson reviews the procedures for conductinga squad drill and setting up ceremonies. At the endof this lesson, the student will review theprocedures for forming the squad, the types ofintervals, the procedures for aligning the squad, theprocedures for marching the squad, and theprocedure for conducting a squad leader'sinspection.This lesson familiarizes the student with how toimplement nutritional standards and principles ofweight loss in supporting unit readiness. At theend of this learning event, the student will be ableto prepare Army nutrition programs, calculateenergy requirements, assist Soldiers with weightloss challenges, and employ nutrition resources,tools, and techniques. This lesson will assiststudents in developing healthy habits to maintainreadiness.Hours: 2.5Lear
Provide professional military education that develops enlisted leaders into fit, disciplined, well- educated professional capable of meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex world. Vision Statement The premier institution driving innovative development for enlisted leaders; constantly focused on readiness.
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