Looking to start a Leader Development Program? Start here. This section contains information and sample orders and documents on how to start the process. Some Marine Corps units have already developed pilot LDPs implementing the MLD concept. MLD permits commanders great flexibility in implementing an LDP as the sample orders from the pilot commands demonstrate. Establishing a Unit Leadership Development Program LDP Coordinator Appointment Sample Unit Best Practice Resources Sample Unit LDP Orders 3 Easy Steps to Establish a Unit Commander's Library