PLDC in Korea PLDC in Korea Story and Photo by Spec. Jarrett Williams, a student in the Primary Leadership Development Course at Whitman NCO Academy, Camp Jackson, Korea, took a few minutes between classes to practice some of his newly acquired skills. As a team leader, he was required to inspect his soldiers' appearance. For Williams and his classmates, these exercises in leadership were the beginnings of the climb up the noncommissioned officer's ladder of professional development.
Students quickly get an idea of what they're in for as they enter the academy.
Leave to lead. Sometimes students come to us knowing very little about what a leader should be. When they leave, they're equipped with all the tools they need to become competent NCOs. Students are tested through written examinations and performance evaluations. Spare minutes are reserved for polishing boots, taking care of the barracks, studying or practicing leadership techniques.