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Curriculum for this conference was designed in collaboration with the Military College of Georgia at North Georgia College and State University, one of the nation's senior military academies.

 

 


Defense & Military Strategy: Junior War College

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ATLANTA/DAHLONEGA, GA, Military College of Georgia at North Georgia College

In this one-of-a-kind program you will learn how our national leaders plan for and develop the elements of our nation's incredible military power to support a national security strategy. You willexplore military strategy within the context of increasing globalization and the growing power of non-state actors. You will also develop an appreciation of the human side of combat as you gain an understanding of war at the lowest level, up close and personal. And through our Battlefield Simulation and Leadership Reaction Course you will experience and develop the leadership skills that are necessary to succeed on the battlefield.

BATTLEFIELD STRATEGY SIMULATION
Imagine planning a major military operation, where the outcome of the war and the fate of hundreds of soldiers are in your hands. What forces will be used... how will they be deployed... how will communications be established... how will the troops receive supplies? Throughout the Junior War College, you will learn how to answer these and many other questions as you participate in an exciting Battlefield Simulation. You will learn how to use the Military Decision Making Process for planning and implementing a major military campaign, including force composition force deployment, logistics, communications, and intelligence. Then, you will engage the enemy and learn combat tactics and strategies first-hand in our Combat Simulation, using the latest Paintball equipment used by cadets at the Military College.

PAINTBALL COMBAT SIMULATION
Engage the enemy and learn combat tactics and strategies first-hand in our Combat Simulation. Using the latest Paintball equipment used by cadets at the Military College, you’ll feel the adrenaline rush in this high stakes challenge.  

  • Paintball Combat Simulation
  • Military & Battlefield Strategy Simulation
  • Briefings, lectures and discussions with prominent military leaders, historians and strategists
  • Military and confidence-building exercises
  • Case studies of significant military campaigns
  • Leadership Reaction Course
  • Earn up to 2 college credits

LEADERSHIP REACTION COURSE
At the Junior War College you'll participate in a number of leadership reaction challenges. This reaction course is used by current cadets and active military personnel to hone their teamwork and personal leadership skills.

 
7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 Guest Speaker: Former Director, U.S. Army Center for Military History
9:30 - 12:30 Paintball Combat Simulation: Offensive and Defensive Tactics
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 Leadership Workshop: Military Values & Qualities
3:30 - 4:30 Iraqi War Veterans Panel
4:30 - 5:15 Simulation: Annex Foxtrot, Designing a Plan for Handling the Media
5:30 - 6:30 Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 Briefing: The Changing Role of the Armed Forces and Unconventional Warfare
7:30 - 9:00 Sports Night
9:00 - 10:00 Leadership Group Meeting: War Strategy Session
10:30 Room Check

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