INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)

(1) Students Name: Southern, James V.

(5) Initial Date:

(2) SGA:

(6) Date: (1st session Period

covered)

(3) AP:
Date: (2nd session Period Date: (3rd session Period
covered )
covered )

(4) Mentor:
Date: (4th session Period
covered )

Date: (5th session Period

covered)

(8) Focus (brief description of where you see yourself in five years and after the Army (long-term end-state .approx 5 -20 years)
To perform at my full potential in service to superiors, peers, subordinates, my family, and myself until retirement in five years with 32 years of service. My focus during this period is
increased emphasis on ethical behavior among senior leaders, the prevention of sexual harassment in our ranks, and assisting our Soldiers in making the tough transition from combat
operations to the peacetime garrison environment. Personally, I hope to combine the high level of technical training, leadership ability, and real-world experience gained from military
service with civilian professional certifications and academic degrees in order to continue serving my nation in positions of greater responsibility and influence. I aspire to be a positive
role model for my seven children and to lead by example in demonstrating that they can achieve any goal with hard work, determination, and proper moral and ethical behavior. It is my
strong desire to be an active member of my community and to make real and lasting contributions toward the betterment of our society. Ultimately, it is my desire that the culmination of
all my life efforts to include service to my nation, dedication to my family, life-long learning, etc. be above reproach and persist as an example for others to emulate.

8a Short term objectives (4-8 Months)

8b. Long term objectives (1 Year +)

Complete Graduate Degree / Terminate P2 Profile / Complete Bataan Death

March / Serve Class 65 as POD Ldr. to the best of my ability / Motivate
USASMA peers to excel / Participate in USASMA programs outside the
classroom / Coach son to complete Eagle rank / Support spouse to complete
Graduate Degree

Begin PhD / Graduate USASMA among top 20% / Establish strong, life-long relationships with
USASMA peers / Cultivate international ties with IMSO students / Minimize effects of PCS on my
teenagers

(9) Mid-Term Developmental Goals / Objectives (approx 2-5 years) Professional (competence and attributes); Personal (mental, physical, spiritual, emotional); Relationships (family,
friends)
1. Increase knowledge of DoD and national level systems and processes.
2. Improve personal resiliency in order to set the example for subordinates.
3. Set a positive example in all aspects of my life.
4. Plan for transition to civilian workforce.
5. Cultivate interpersonal relationships.
6. Minimize stress on family as a result of multiple moves.

7. Support family member goals.

8. Remain active in the community.
9. Promote service to our nation through daily interactions.
10. Strive for excellence in all that I do.

10a.
Course ID

10b. Course Title

10. FORMAL TRAINING OBJECTIVES

10c. Provider

10d. Date scheduled or

proposed

10e. Date Completed

10e. Date Completed

Master Resiliency Training

Modern Standard Arabic Refresher

Georgetown University

Syrian Dialect Refresher

Defense Language Institute

Command Post of the Future Course

Strategic Intelligence Analysis Overview

Defense Intelligence Agency

11. FORMAL EDUCATION
11c. Institution

11A Degree

11b. Name of Program

Masters

Intelligence Studies: Management

University of Maryland

10d. Date scheduled or

proposed
Currently enrolled

Masters

Education: Curriculum Development

Southern New Hampshire University

Currently Enrolled

Bachelors

Liberal Arts

Excelsior College

2007

Associates

Middle Eastern Studies

Monterey Peninsula College

2007

Associates

Intelligence Studies

Cochise College

2007

12. NEAR-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN

12a. Near-Term Developmental Objectives (0-2
years)
Set high academic standards during SMC

12b.
Priority

12c. Goal
Supported

12d. Measures

12e. Program ( Planned developmental

activity and date for accomplishment

Academic performance evaluations (Exceed

standards)
Test scores (95% or higher)
Writing assignment evaluations (95% or
higher)
Graduate in top 20% of class

Schedule counseling session with SGL

Maximize civilian education opportunities

Make Deans list every semester.

Schedule appropriate study time

Lead by Example.

Answers the call at every opportunity.

Interview for student leadership.

Support USASMA non-academic programs.

Involvement in class 65 committees

Volunteer for Yearbook committee

Volunteer for Legacy committee
Volunteer for MC during ceremonies
Volunteer for Bataan Death March
Volunteer for Womens Equality cmte.

Develop interpersonal relationships.

Active involvement with peers

Engage with peers from other

classrooms, PODS, MOSs, and nations
at every opportunity
Schedule social engagements during
personal time.
Sponsor International Student

Motivate peers to excel.

Overall class/POD performance

Organize open study groups

Serve the local community.

Level of involvement and volunteer hours

Serve as Asst. Scout Leader for local

BSA Troop
Serve local Kiwanis Club
Participate in local Masonic projects

Support family goals and build stronger

relationships.

Success of family members in meeting

personal goals/Strength of family bonds

Manage household workload in order to

provide spouse study time
Participate in PTA
Participate in Football booster club
Mentor son in achieving Eagle Scout
Schedule family time
Always have dinner together

Rehabilitate physical injuries.

Removal of P2 profile

Schedule appointment with Physical

Therapy
Develop realistic training plan

13. SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE

Organize study group

Seek peer reviews and assist peers
Prioritize efforts based on GPA

12f. Status

12a. SMC Developmental Objectives (0-1 year)

COURSE/ACADEMY
APFT
Iron Soldier competition
Physical/mental fitness
Volunteerism
Committee involvement
International Student Sponsorship
Support USASMA functions and mission
Place in top 20%
Seek leadership positions
Use personal experiences/skills to contribute to
group education
Establish long term relationships with fellow
students
Do own work (leader of character)
Meet all deadlines
Be on time
No missed appointments
Be open and honest about personal issues that
may impact academic progress
Seek help if/when needed
Use proper channels to address issues
Respect opinion of others, agree to disagree
Project a professional image
Respect guest speakers and auditorium rules
Open communications with cadre and peers
Provide honest feedback to improve course

DEPARTMENT OF COMMAND LEADERSHIP

SMA William Bainbridge Chair of Ethics Paper
Compare and Contrast Paper
Personal Experience Paper

DEPARTMENT OF FORCE MANAGEMENT

12b.
Priority

12c. Goal
Supported

12d. Measures

12e. Program ( Planned developmental

activity and date for accomplishment

12f.
Status

Staff Study
Successfully pass all exams and assessments
first time
Learn about Force Management to become a
more knowledgeable SGM

DEPARTMENT OF ARMY OPERATIONS

Pass both exams
Improve or refine my briefing skills
Develop my critical and creative thinking
Continue to develop my leadership skills

High
High
High
High

1,8
1,8
2,3,4
Add goal

Test Scores
Instructor feedback on my two briefings
Feedback on my contributions to group work
Feedback from peers and faculty

Plan train sessions with my classmates

Schedule rehearsals with my classmates
Seek feedback from my classmates
Make this a focus of my class interaction

DEPARTMENT OF JIIM
Successfully pass all exams and assessments
first time
Understand Operational level of war planning
(JOPP)
Understand Regional Strategic Concept
Develop operational concepts and strategies
from National and strategic
guidance and strategies

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY HISTORY

Haines paper
History paper
Staff ride presentation
History case study brief
Haines brief
Successfully pass all exams

Student Signature:

SGA/AP Signature:

STUDENT INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) (users guide)

Objective: Provide a model and working tool for students and advisors.
Background: The IDP is modeled after
Army leader development. It has four
components: Focus, Goals, Objectives, and
a Program. The focus defines the individuals
long-term end state. It recognizes future
requirements and may reflect a professional
philosophy and vision. Goals are mid-term
milestones in pursuit of the end state.
Objectives define near-term steps toward the
goals and focus on measureable behaviors
(Academic and personal while attending
USASMA). The program translates objectives
into concrete activities with completion dates.
The model at right depicts the
development of an IDP.

What you have

-Self Assessments

Gap

Causes
-Reflection
-Analysis
Assessments

Plan for change?

Objectives and activities
Assessments

What you need/want

-Professional Focus, Goals

1. Block 2: Enter the name of the Staff Group Advisor.

2. Block 3: Enter the name of the Associate Professor.
3. Block 4: Enter the name of the students personal mentor (this does not need to be a faculty member, but someone who they seek career guidance from)
4. Blocks 5-6: Record the dates of coaching sessions and the period covered.
5. Block 8: Briefly articulate the students career focus and long-term personal end state.
6. Block 8a: List Short term objectives (4-8 Months)
7. Block 8b: List Long term objectives (1 Year +)
8. Block 9: List mid-term professional and personal development goals consistent with the career focus that will move the student toward the end state. State these goals in terms
of knowledge, skills or attributes that the student wants to develop or improve. (Professional, Personal, and Relationships) The goals serve as intermediate milestones between the
long-term focus and the near-term objectives. Consider the whole person concept.
9. Blocks 10a-10e: List Formal training objectives that will enhance goal achievement
10. Blocks 11a-11e: List formal educational objectives that will enhance goal achievement.
11. Block 12: List near-term objectives to accomplish or work towards. Focus on specific behaviors that can be observed, if possible.
12. Block 12b: Assign a priority of importance to each objective. This will assist the individual and the school in allocating resources, including time.(High, Routine, Low)
13. Block 12c: Indicate which goal the objective supports from block 9. If a clear link is not evident, consider dropping objective or re-evaluating goals.
14. Block 12d: Identify how progress towards meeting the stated objective will be measured.
15. Block 12e: Specify what actions the student will take to address the developmental objective and when.
16. Block 12f: Track the status of progress towards meeting the developmental objective.(access when progress is made and during semester counseling with SGA/AP)
17. Block 13: List objectives to accomplish or work towards while attending the SMC. Fill in all sections of Block 13 as you did with Block 12.
18. Signature Blocks: Signatures reflect acknowledgement and support of all parties concerned with the students development.