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COBC Commander

Cadet Officers Basic Course

An educational course designed to prepare Cadet Officers to become the executive leaders of their Wings.

Through a process of classroom academics, simulations, exercises and personal interaction, students are provided the opportunity to obtain and education in leadership and management communication and applied ethical decision making.

When:  To be announced

Where:  To be announced

Most successful COBC graduates have met the following requirements:

• General Billy Mitchell Award

• 15 years of age or older

• Minimum of "C" average in school (2.0 based on a 4.0 scale)

• NCOS Graduate (For California Wing Cadets Only)

Requirements may be waived with approval of COBC Commander

Application Deadline: TBA

Application Form: CAWGF31 (Apr03) Only!  Do not use older forms!

Include a cover letter outlining the reasons for your application to COBC.
Include a resume with school, community and CAP achievements.

Cost: TBA

Staff  Applications: 

Cadets: If you wish to apply for a staff position, and you're a COBC graduate, send a email request to Lt Col George Ishikata at cobc@cawgcadets.org

Senior members: Please email cobc@cawgcadets.org

Curriculum

Leadership and Management

• Understand trait-based leadership theory
• Identify sources of power
• Learn motivation and behavior; and follower-based leadership approaches
• Study the principles of transactional leadership with emphasis on: 
  • Situational Leadership 2 
  • One Minute Manager
    
• Learn the foundations of transformational leadership
• Learn problem solving
• Understand the importance of personality in leadership

Management Skills

• Establishing achievable objectives
• Conduct an interview
• Run an effective meeting
• Learn the art of time management

Communication

• Run an effective meeting
• Learn communication theory
• Gain active listening skills
• Learn writing formats and procedures for writing speeches
• Conduct impromptu speeches
• Practice instructional teaching

Officership

• Understand the importance of:
  • Character
  • Ethics & Values
  • Honor
  • Loyalty
  • Citizenship