The much-anticipated Junior Leaders Course (JLC) 2025-01 is officially underway, with sixty Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) embarking on a demanding training program that spans 12 weeks, designed to refine their leadership abilities and enhance their operational effectiveness.
The opening ceremony was held on April 1, 2025, at the Colonel John Clarke Military School (CJCMS) in Tacama, marking the beginning of an intensive and transformative learning experience. Lieutenant Colonel Loring Benons delivered the feature address, emphasizing the crucial role of leadership, discipline, and resilience in shaping competent military professionals.
This meticulously structured course aims to develop the ranks into skilled and capable junior leaders equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to administer a section, squad, or equivalent in peacetime or limited warfare. Training for this course will take place at both the Colonel John Clarke Military School and the Colonel Robert Mitchel Jungle and Amphibious Training School, ensuring a dynamic and challenging learning environment.
Throughout the course, students will be immersed in a comprehensive curriculum that covers key military disciplines, including Leadership, Drills, Skill-at-Arms, Map Reading and Navigation, Minor Tactics, Physical Training, Military Law, Military Ethics, Signals, Field Craft, Artillery Weapons, Basic Drone Operation, and Administration. These subjects are carefully designed to build confidence, enhance decision-making abilities, and foster adaptability in high-pressure situations.
As the course progresses, outstanding students will be recognized for exceptional performance with prestigious awards, including Best Graduating Student, Runner-up Best Graduating Student, Best Drill, Best Shot, and Best Fitness accolades. These accolades serve as a testament to excellence, rewarding those who consistently demonstrate superior skill, determination, and leadership throughout the program.
