SMC Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the SMC possess a warfighting focus that enables them to lead competently and confidently on Army, Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational teams and throughout multidomain operations.
Our graduates–
(1) Are prepared to assume warfighting duties and apply military capabilities and perspectives.
(2) Understand the leadership and management requirements to supervise, train, and lead an enlisted force.
(3) Understand the Profession-of-Arms to interpret, implement, model, and correct professional military attributes of character, presence, and intellect.
(4) Are skilled in communication and capable of effectively communicating critical information to reach a shared understanding of problems and solutions.
(5) Are attuned to the complexity of the operating environment and consider the impact of culture on military operations and take a systems approach to meeting organization and strategic-level leadership challenges.
(6) Are critical and creative thinkers who can adapt to operate efficiently, strategically, and jointly in complex and ambiguous environments.
(7) Are self-aware and motivated to continue learning and improving throughout their careers.