What is the one Military school or course that you feel will benefit you most as a civilian in the future?

2015-07-26T16:05:15-04:00

Many different schools to choose from, either PME schools or other career ehancing and knowledge increasing courses that can possible benefit you with future employment after the Military.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jul 26 at 2015 4:07 PM

2015-07-26T16:07:11-04:00

I had to leave the Air War.College due to my parents both becoming ill and I was the only one to help. Wish I had ginised

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jul 26 at 2015 6:41 PM

2015-07-26T18:41:31-04:00

Currently being enrolled in the one in the picture, I would have to say that the Army War College would be the best for an active Officer getting ready to transition. Especially if they were going to transition to a position related to national security.

The most USEFUL course for me in my civilian life was CAS3 hands down, with ILE/CGSOC a distant second. I have consistently used little tricks from CAS3 from then to this day to shape the direction of my civilian organizations and to get what I want. I know one peer who made a consulting CAREER out of little more than "really getting" the DECMAT and the decision briefing template. When in my civilian role, I use both of those on at least a monthly basis, as well as several others.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2015 8:02 PM

2015-07-26T20:02:52-04:00

Recruiting because of all the skills you learn! Like typing, excel, contract writing, marketing, market analysis, statistics, and how to hire or fire people based on qualifications!

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jul 26 at 2015 8:32 PM

2015-07-26T20:32:13-04:00

Senior NCO Academy. There were many great topics discussed and it was more about being a leader than military specific topics.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-07-28T12:23:26-04:00

School of Advanced Military Studies. While other courses provided practical skills, this one addressed "how" to think/approach problems. It's easily recognizable in government circles and provided an opportunity for me to move into a different functional area, which broadened my employability.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 12:38 PM

2015-07-28T12:38:26-04:00

Some combination of the 3 most beneficial to me in the future when I transition would be:

United States Naval Academy
Air Command and Staff College
Defense Acquisition University

If I go into business I would say ACSC. If I stay in government related to acquisition, definitely DAU. If I go into any kind of CEO or management job USNA.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Jul 28 at 2015 12:41 PM

2015-07-28T12:41:52-04:00

Senior leadership course (SLC)

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Jul 28 at 2015 12:57 PM

2015-07-28T12:57:00-04:00

OSUT Infantry basic training, March 1982, FT Bennington GA (Sand Hill) no stress cards during that period! Made me more of a man than anything ever could!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 2:12 PM

2015-07-28T14:12:19-04:00

DSDC. Defense Stratigic Debriefing Course.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 4:04 PM

2015-07-28T16:04:32-04:00

I was surprised how much I learned from the 82nd Pre Ranger Course. You learn the formulaic answers for what will get you through patrols in Ranger School, but more importantly, you are taught how to think and apply that 5th principle of patrolling--common sense.

The course begins each of the eight days of patrols with receipt of a mission via OPORDER and assigning leadership to your random group of 15-20 soldiers. Within about three hours, the group has to come together and the squad leader must brief a detailed product, which usually takes about an hour to hour and a half to pitch. Additionally, all preperations for the mission, such as equipment and ammo loadout, weapons maintaince, comms and tie downs must be complete, so that the mission can begin immediately after the brief. This forces teamwork and organization under intense time pressure, and those lesons will be useful for a lifetime.

Not only do they teach the "how" to conduct patrols, field OPORDs, terrain models, status cards, conduct PCCs/PCIs, and task organize a team of strangers, they also teach the "why". I left with a much deeper understanding of how to translate initial intent and an order into execution, how to take organize a group of peers, and how to get things done with minimal resources and analog products.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 4:23 PM

2015-07-28T16:23:06-04:00

I've just completed the Training With Industry (TWI) Program. Working a year with Industry is as real as it could ever get in terms of experience. If I left the Army today, I'd have a top paying job waiting for me with one of those corporate organizations. I've earned their trust, and now they are now confident in my abilities to fulfill my obligations!!
- PMP Certification Training is also an absolute must! WOILE offers this course online in the DL phase.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 5:28 PM

2015-07-28T17:28:37-04:00

Believe it or not a great school to have would be recruiting school. You learn to be a great interviewer with public speaking skills in the workplace. They also work hard at getting student s to be more efficient workers as well as multitasking techniques.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 5:49 PM

2015-07-28T17:49:31-04:00

I know it is not the answer you are looking for... but. There is no single school that is better than any other. Knowledge is what you are after; so, more is better. You can never go wrong by learning too much. A wide breadth of knowledge is better than a narrow focus.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 6:43 PM

2015-07-28T18:43:28-04:00

ROTC, and OCS. it teaches a civilian discipline and leadership skills that can be applied anywhere.

Response by CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 7:08 PM

2015-07-28T19:08:55-04:00

As a recent graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College Blended Seminar Program, I'd say that the problem identification/solving skills, fine tuning of written communication and ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in the shortest amount of time will be the most beneficial to me after retirement from the Corps.

The one school that set me up for success in the Corps was Drill Instructor School back in 1996.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 28 at 2015 7:57 PM

2015-07-28T19:57:22-04:00

Military History. We can take the American Revolution, flip it around, and apply to Iraq.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 8:58 PM

2015-07-28T20:58:09-04:00

Off of my brief knowledge I would say ABIC. Teaches you how to instruct and to talk in front of groups.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 8:02 AM

2015-07-29T08:02:41-04:00

JFK School for Special warfare.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 11:59 AM

2015-07-29T11:59:04-04:00

Neither school

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 12:25 PM

2015-07-29T12:25:06-04:00

CBRN/HAZMAT

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 12:42 PM

2015-07-29T12:42:59-04:00

Language courses at the Defense Language Institute. I've learned four languages while in the Marine Corps that will be valuable assets in the civilian world. Being multilingual or even bilingual will open up more doors than anything else.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 12:46 PM

2015-07-29T12:46:17-04:00

The Ranger course. Graduates learn and earn leadership skills that go beyond patrols and actions on the objective, You walk away a better leader and follower. Both are essential elements for active and former soldiers.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 29 at 2015 3:35 PM

2015-07-29T15:35:08-04:00

Anybody the NCO academies are great. Anything that's centered on leadership since that's the most interesting thing to me. The theory and practical applications.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 4:32 PM

2015-07-29T16:32:39-04:00

Oddly enough, and which should be available for many throughout the Armed Forces, are many courses offered on the Defense Acquisition University site. Some courses are free, while others are funded. There are several offerings ranging from contracting, acquisition, project management and budget management. As I transition from military to civilian life, I have discovered how huge some of these courses are, especially on a resume.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 7:26 PM

2015-07-29T19:26:06-04:00

SERE

Response by Pvt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2015 9:49 AM

2015-08-02T09:49:21-04:00

Bishop Quarters Jr.Military Academy then on to Northwestern Military & Naval Academy ; At the time Marine Military Academy was non-existent . Honor Principals Loyalty Courage even when afraid .
Semper Fi Do or Die Chief .