U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Catalog

1 CGSC Circular 350-1 College Catalog (2020-2021) Page i CGSC Circular 350-1 Army Command and General Staff College Catalog Army Command and General Staff College 100 Stimson Avenue Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 66027-2301 2020-2021 2/3/2021 CGSC Circular 350-1 College Catalog (2020-2021) Page ii The Command and General Staff College Crest The Command and General Staff College crest is based on the Leavenworth family coat of arms. It was designed in 1907 by Captain Henry E. Eames, 10th Infantry, an instructor in the Department of Engineering of the General Service School.

2 In 1925, the Secretary of War approved the following description. BLAZONRY Shield: Argent, a chevron azure between three lamps of the like, flamed proper. Crest: On a wreath of the colors (argent and azure), an eagle displayed proper in his beak a scroll bearing the word "Leavenworth" gules. Motto: Ad bellum pace parati (prepared in peace for war). The chevron indicates the martial character of the College while the three lamps symbolize study and learning and the three-part Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. The eagle crest is the national emblem perched with extended wings to indicate alertness. The helmet indicates a gentleman or knight while the red mantling with the colors of the shield completes the national colors.

3 The colors used indicate: Argent (silver-white) purity Azure (blue) justice Or (golden, yellow) nobility Gules (red) valor CGSC Circular 350-1 College Catalog (2020-2021) Page iii Foreword Established at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1881, the Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) educates, trains and develops leaders for Unified Land Operations in a Joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operational environment; and advances the art and science of the Profession of Arms in support of Army operational requirements. This Catalog outlines CGSC academic policies and programs, provides administrative information, and establishes the responsibilities and obligations of both students and the institution.

4 The policies, courses of study, and academic requirements appearing herein were in effect at the time of publication (January 2021). They reflect curricula and policies prior to and following CGSC s response to the COVID 19 pandemic. CGSC s COVID 19 response during AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021 are outlined in a March 2021 report to the Higher Learning Commission, and is available upon request. This Catalog is published for informational purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure Catalog accuracy, the College reserves the right to change, eliminate, and add to any existing or introduce new policies, courses of study, and academic requirements. CGSC maintains three accreditations.

5 The Higher Learning Commission accredits CGSC to grant four master s degrees, two master s-level certificates, and one bachelor s degree: the Master of Military Art and Science (MMAS) and Masters in Operational Studies (MOS) to eligible Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) graduates; the Master of Arts in Military Operations (MAMO) to all graduates of the Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP); the Master of Arts in Strategic Studies (MASS) to all graduates of the Advanced Strategic Leadership Studies Program (ASLSP); and the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development (BA in LWD) to eligible graduates of the Sergeants Major Course (SMC). The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff accredits CGSC to award Joint Professional Military Education Phase I (JPME Phase I) to graduates of the CGSOC, and Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME Phase II) to graduates of SAMS ASLSP.

6 The Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) accredits CGSC to provide the Army Professional Military Education (PME) described herein. CGSC accreditation processes are discussed further in Chapter 6. --- Inquiries regarding Catalog content should be submitted to the Army Command and General Staff College , Office of the Registrar, Lewis and Clark Center, 100 Stimson Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027-2301. Phone: (913) 684-2540/2738 or DSN 552-2540/2738. Digital copy available on the CGSC public website at CGSC Circular 350-1 College Catalog (2020-2021) Page iv Army Command & General Staff College Catalog Table of Contents Foreword.

7 Iii USACGSC Organization .. ix Chapter 1. Introduction to the Army Command and General Staff College A. Introduction .. 1-1 B. Mission .. 1-2 C. Vision .. 1-2 D. Strategic Priorities .. 1-2 E. Educational Principles .. 1-3 F. CGSC Learning Outcomes .. 1-4 G. Academic Governance in a CGSC Context .. 1-5 H. CGSC Authorities and Requirements in Title 10 Code .. 1-5 Chapter 2. CGSC Administration and Staff A. CGSC Senior Administration (Commandant, Deputy Commandant, Dean of Academics and Associate Dean of Academics) .. 2-1 B. CGSC Assistant Deans of Academics in DoA, CGSS, SAMS, SGM-A, SCP, and SPME at WHINSEC .. 2-2 C. Office of the Dean of Academics.

8 2-2 D. Distinguished or Designated and Honorary Chairs .. 2-3 E. Six Honorary Chairs .. 2-4 F. College Special Staff .. 2-5 G. CGSC Standing Committees and Boards .. 2-5 (1) CGSC Board of Visitors (also known as the CGSC Advisory Committee) (2) CGSC Academic Review and Awards Board (3) CGSC Staff and Faculty Council (4) The Senior Faculty Council (SFC) (5) CGSC Faculty Promotion Boards H. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps Elements .. 2-6 I. Army U. Staff Support for CGSC (Personnel, Operations, Logistics, IT/ET) .. 2-7 Chapter 3. CGSC Degree Programs A. Introduction .. 3-1 B. The Master of Military Art and Science .. 3-1 C. The Masters in Operational Studies.

9 3-4 D. The Master of Arts in Military Operations for Graduates of 3-5 E. The Master of Arts in Strategic Studies for Graduates of 3-6 F. The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development .. 3-6 CGSC Circular 350-1 College Catalog (2020-2021) Page v Chapter 4. Academic Freedom A. Statement on Academic Freedom .. 4-1 B. Freedom and 4-1 C. CGSC Non-Attribution Policy .. 4-2 Chapter 5. CGSC Grading and Academic Ethics Policies A. CGSC Graduate Degree Grading Policy .. 5-1 B. Graduate Grading Definitions .. 5-2 C. CGSC Undergraduate Degree Grading Policy .. 5-4 D. Undergraduate Grading Definitions.

10 5-5 E. Statement on Academic Ethics .. 5-7 F. Reporting Procedures and Responsibilities .. 5-7 Chapter 6. CGSC Processes Bearing on Education Quality A. CGSC s Accountable Instruction System (AIS) .. 6-1 B. CGSC s Faculty Development Program .. 6-3 C. CGSC s Three Accreditations (Higher Learning Commission, Joint, Army) .. 6-4 Chapter 7. The Command and General Staff School (CGSS) A. CGSS Introduction: Mission and Organization .. 7-1 B. CGSS Academic Program and Courses .. 7-2 C. CGSOC Preparatory Courses .. 7-3 D. CGSOC Common Core (CC) Course Outcomes and TLOs .. 7-4 E. CGSOC Common Core (CC) Block Descriptions and Lesson Titles .. 7-5 F. CGSOC Advanced Operations Course (AOC).