Leadership Development and Assessment Course

After Junior year, cadets attend the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). It is a required training event for ALL Army ROTC Cadets striving to earn their commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or the National Guard. The 34-day camp, held at Fort Lewis, Washington, incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and assess leadership ability. At LDAC you'll be asked to handle the complex tasks of a small unit leader. You will have to develop plans to accomplish a wide variety of task and missions, clearly communicate your plan to subordinates, and then supervise the execution of the plan. The challenges at LDAC are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically. LDAC tests intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide a new perspective on an individual's ability to perform exacting tasks and to make difficult decisions in demanding situations. For more information about the Leadership Development and Assessment Course click here.