W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 141-31-6-5 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASES AND OBJECTIVES

a. Generally, there are five phases of officer professional development. They correspond to military grade, typical duty assignments that are expected during each phase, and a progression of education and training opportunities as the officer moves up through the ranks. As a guide, specific professional development objectives are outlined and discussed in Chapters 8 through 28, DA PAM 600-3.

b. The five phases of WVARNG officer professional development and their objectives are:

(1)Lieutenant Phase: The objective is to commence training and development in an officer's primary specialty, and to acquire maximum practical leadership experience and basic knowledge of the military profession.

(2)Captain Phase: The objective is to continue development in an officer's primary specialty, and encourage development in an alternate specialty, while continuing to grow in practical leadership experience and professional military knowledge.

(3)Major Phase: The objective is to continue development in the officer's primary specialty while emphasizing the development in his alternate specialty and acquiring the staff and leadership experience, and professional military knowledge, appropriate to an officer in the grade of Major.

(4)Lieutenant Colonel Phase: The objectives of this phase are to continue development in the officer's primary and/or alternate specialties by assignment and utilization in each and continue to acquire leadership, staff experience, and professional military knowledge appropriate to an officer in the grade of LTC and to demonstrate potential for advancement through service in positions of higher responsibility in either his primary or alternate specialty.

(5)Colonel Phase: The objective of this phase is maximum utilization of the officer's capabilities, development of managerial skills, and executive talents in positions of high responsibility in either his primary or alternate specialty. Utilization will emphasize the specialty in which the officer is best qualified or most required if possible.

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