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Beyond Boyd: Maneuver Warfare Theory and Practice in the 21st Century
MCCEPEE006 EE
This exceptional all-ranks course is part of a Marine Corps University initiative to foster a deeper understanding of maneuver warfare concepts and the relevance of MCDP-1 in the 21st century. It seeks to contribute to this goal by developing Marine Leader-Teachers who understand Maneuver Warfare and are prepared to facilitate a College of Continuing Education General Scholarly Elective on MCDP-1 and foster maneuver warfare capability within their organizations.
Home Fronts as War Fronts: the Civilian Experience in War
MCCEPEE003 EE
This exceptional all-ranks course, developed and facilitated by Mr. J. Kael Weston, Marine Corps University's Kim T. Adamson Chair and author of The Mirror Test, will provide students with a broad historical overview and deeper understanding of how war affects civilian populations. The first half of the course will focus on the civilian experience in the U.S. Civil War, World War One, World War Two, and Vietnam. The last half will examine the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Firsthand accounts by civilians and U.S. military personnel will be integrated into readings and class material, including documentary film excerpts.
Fundamental Leadership Dynamics
MCCEPEE013 EE
This exceptional all-ranks course, developed and facilitated by Mr. Chris Hartley, FBI Chair at Marine Corps University, explores executive leadership concepts and essential approaches needed to address current and future leadership challenges in a complex organizational environment. Topics include leadership theories; self-awareness in leadership; leveraging innovation, creativity, and motivation; organizational development; and building key relationships/partnering with the community. The goal is to propose strategic solutions resulting in a positive influence for leaders, their organizations, and their communities.