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US Army Combined Arms Center
International Military Student Division Sponsorship Info Brief
US Army Command and General Staff College
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IMS Info Brief
Purpose:
• Familiarize Sponsors with the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) as executed at the US Army Command and General Staff College and Fort Leavenworth.
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International Military StudentsInternational Military Students
• 28 Heads of State/Government (4 sitting)
• > 300 Ministers, Ambassadors and Representatives
• > 300 Chiefs of Staff (Armed Forces or Services)
• Historically ~ 50% of graduates attain Flag Rank
• >7,000 IMS representing 153 Countries since 1894….
Influencing leaders today…Influencing leaders today… for tomorrow’s changing world. for tomorrow’s changing world.
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We don’t make this up!Controlling guidanceis DoD/Joint in nature….
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“Internationals” on the installation exist in one of three groups:- International Military Students - International Exchange Instructors - International Liaison Officers
Organizational responsibility:- IMS (IMSD for all)- International Exchange Instructors (School assigned)- International Liaison Officers (CAC G3)
Fort Leavenworth’s International Community
The rules are different for each category!
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The Security Assistance Training Program is owned by DOS.- origins in the Truman Doctrine- legal basis is the FAA; AECA; and associated
legislation- eligibility is “sanctions” driven….
DoD is the Executive Agent
USG does not “give away” training, equipments, or services…
SATP
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The Mission of the International Military Student DivisionThe Mission of the International Military Student Division
To create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success for International Military Students (IMS); and to support the Security Assistance Training Program through:
- Administration: Provide the IMS with advance information to assist them as they travel to Fort Leavenworth; manage all matters pertaining to liaison, personal affairs, welfare, discipline, and official activities of IMS; prepare IMS for return to their home country or travel to Follow on Training; recognize appropriate post graduate high level achievement through the International Hall of Fame.
- Academics: Assist IMS in developing expertise and skill sets necessary for the effective management of their national forces in rapport with US military forces.
- Field Studies Program: Support Phase 0 operations by providing a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, institutions and way of life; manage the sponsorship of IMS through Fort Leavenworth and Civilian Sponsor organizations.
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IMSD OrganizationIMSD Organization
Chief, IMSD
Executive Officer
IMS Program AssistantX2
Personal Affairs Coord
Field Studies ProgramManager
Training & FSP CoordX2
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ArgentinaChileColombia (2)El SalvadorHondurasTrinidad & Tobago
AustraliaCambodiaJapanKoreaMalaysiaMongoliaNew ZealandPapua New GuineaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailand
AlgeriaDjiboutiGhanaLiberiaKenyaMalawiMaliMoroccoNigeriaSenegalTunisia
Albania Czech Rep Germany Macedonia NorwayBelgium Denmark Hungary Moldova Poland BH France Ireland Montenegro RomaniaBulgaria Georgia Italy Netherlands Spain Turkey Ukraine UK
JordanKyrgyzstanKuwaitOmanPakistanSaudi Arabia (2)UAE
Canada (2)Mexico
64 Students from 61 Countries
CGSS International Class 09-1CGSS International Class 09-1Jun 2008 ReportJun 2008 Report
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BelizeBoliviaBrazilGuyanaJamaicaParaguay
AustraliaBangladeshBruneiIndiaIndonesiaKoreaSingaporeSri Lanka Thailand
BotswanaDjiboutiEthiopiaKenyaMalawiMoroccoSwazilandTanzaniaUganda
Armenia Czech Rep Israel Moldova Slovak RepAustria Estonia Latvia Serbia SwedenCroatia Germany Lithuania Slovenia UK
BahrainJordanKazakhstanLebanonPakistanSaudi Arabia
Canada (2)
47 Students from 46 Countries
CGSS International Class 09-2CGSS International Class 09-2Jan 2009 ReportJan 2009 Report
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Student Selection
School Course Method
SCP TCDP TBD
SAMS AMSP*** Competitive Selection
AOSF Coordinated Invitation (ABCA+)
CGSS ILE Resident HQDA invitation
ILE DL Coordinated application
Other OJT Coordinated application
*** continued relationship?
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• International Military Student Preparatory Course
– Overview of American society
– Introduces IMS population to each other
– Familiarize IMS with the U.S. Army organization, doctrine, and staff
procedures
– American Orientation Course ongoing at this same time….
• ILE Preparatory Course
– Involves participation by IMS and U.S. officers in non-combat arms branches, and our U.S. sister services
– Instructions focus on “Army” terminology, organization, tactics, logistics, and command and control.
ILE International Military Student ILE International Military Student Preparatory CoursesPreparatory Courses
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IMSD Admin Mission
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• Do the work
• Do your own work
• Do the Group Work
• …you will not “fail” the course.
International Military Student International Military Student Academic Expectations (ILE)Academic Expectations (ILE)
• Alternate evaluation is authorized and appropriate for IMS
for whom English is a second language. Does not
compromise the academic rigor of the institution….
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Field Studies Program
• Human Rights• International Peace and Security• U.S. Government Institutions• Political Processes• The Judicial System• The Free Market System• Media• Education• Health and Human Services• Diversity and American Society• Law of War
Replacing “Hollywood America” with “Heartland reality”…
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Field Studies Program (IMSD Execution)
• ~ 40 discreet events per CGSS IMS cohort
• Limited impact on other instruction: *3 multi-day RON events:– “Wichita” trip (3 day/2 night)– Fort Riley/KSU (2 day/1 night)– Gettysburg/DC (9 day/8 night)
Creating “Aha!” moments….
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• Classroom work • Uniform(s)• U.S. Military Customs
International Military Student Sponsor International Military Student Sponsor Support SystemSupport System
Leavenworth / Lansing
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
SGA/Student Ambassador
Staff Group
• Airport Greeter • American Orientation Course• “Outside” link• General Assistance
• Airport Greeter • Family Installation Orientation • Housing & Services• Vehicle Related • Open Bank Account
• Airport Greeter • KC Orientation • “Outside” link• General Assistance
• Provide immediate classroom assistance
IMS/Family
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IMS/Sponsor “Events”IMS/Sponsor “Events”
• 2-4 Jan- IMS Report Window – Airport Greeter Program/Van• 13/14 Jan - IMS/Sponsor Icebreaker (FCC)• 9 Feb- International Military Student Flag Ceremony• 20 March- Spring Food Fair • 29 Jun-10 Jul Summer Break• 4-6 Aug - Wichita Trip• 7 Aug- Military Order of World Wars Ball• 25 Sep- 09-2 Fall Food Fair• 15-23 Oct Gettysburg/Washington D.C. Trip • 20 Nov- 09-2 Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony• 4 Dec-09-2 Holiday Dinner Dance• 10 Dec – IMS Badge Ceremony
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Sponsor Organization NotesSponsor Organization Notes• Contact guidelines and example• Sponsors should not rent properties they own or manage to the
IMS they sponsor….• IMS personal information (addresses/phone numbers, etc.)
should be protected information – please don’t share it outside the boundaries of sponsorship….
• IMSD PAC will make Hoge reservations for all who request them; sponsors will be told whether or not their IMS requested reservations – Hoge should be able to accommodate all requests during the report window….
• REPORT UNREASONABLE IMS REQUESTS TO MR. BRETTMANN OR MR. EXPOSE….
• Sponsor coordinators will be called and e-mailed with airport arrival information by IMSD….
• 30 day and yearly passes for IMS living on Fort Leavenworth• Address questions to IMSD, not the chain of command
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09-1 Sponsor Surveys
• Fort Leavenworth Sponsors
Excellent-41 Good-17 Fair-7 Poor-0
• Operation International Sponsors
Excellent-30 Good-25 Fair-5 Poor-5 • GKCPTP Sponsors
Excellent-24 Good-30 Fair-7 Poor-4
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International Hall of Fame (IHOF)
Created to provide a distinct means of recognizing International graduates who achieved, through military merit, the highest positions of leadership in their nation’s military service.
Eligibility based on graduation from a senior professional military education resident program of instruction for which CGSC awards a diploma.
IMSD staffs nominations (received from US Country Teams) with final approval by CSA. Ceremonies are planned and executed by G3(VCO) and CAC Exec Services.
Currently 230 inductees from 63 countries.
Two induction ceremonies annually ~ 6-8 inductees per year.
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International Hall of Fame (IHOF)
Approved, awaiting induction:
LTG(ret) Weheba (Egypt)
LTG (ret) Ng (Singapore)
LTG Njoroge (Kenya)
GEN Aronda (Uganda)
*GEN Moeen (Bangladesh)
* Scheduled for induction – 15/16 April 2009
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On Post Housing ListOn Post Housing List
• Armenia• Belize• Bolivia• Estonia• India• Kazakhstan• Latvia• Lithuania• Moldova• Pakistan• Paraguay• Slovakia• Sri Lanka• Serbia
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Know Your World (A104)Know Your World (A104)
17 Sep 08 Netherlands
15 Oct 08 Trinidad & Tobago
20 Nov 08 Jordan
17 Dec 08 Malaysia
21 Jan 09 Kenya
18 Feb 09 Chile
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Questions/Comments?
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Contact Information
• Mr. Fain – 913-684-7317; [email protected]
• Mr. Brettmann – 913-684-7323; [email protected]
• Mr. Expose – 913-684-7325;[email protected]
• Ms. Redmon – [email protected]