PAM 350-58 — Army Leader Development Program

PAM 350-58 governs the Army Leader Development Program and its processes for managing leader development initiatives.

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  • Publication number: PAM 350-58
  • Title: ARMY LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 03/08/2013
  • Proponent: G-3/5/7
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers leader development frameworks, processes, forums, initiative development, prioritization, removal, and resourcing. It requires proposed initiatives to include specified submission and assessment documents, with a modified cost-benefit analysis required for initiatives recommended for further consideration.

Applies to: It guides those who are responsible for developing officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, and civilian leaders of the Active Component, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Army leader development
  • Leader development frameworks
  • Leader development forums
  • Initiative development
  • Initiative prioritization
  • Initiative removal
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Initiative resourcing

Questions and answers

What is the Army Leader Development Program used to manage?

The ALDP is the Armys program for managing Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) approved leader development initiatives. (paragraph 1-4)

What process manages ALDP program execution and approval?

The ALDP is the sole management process for program execution, approval, incorporation of new initiatives, and recommendations for prioritization of resources. (paragraph 1-4)

How is leader development achieved?

Leader development is achieved through the lifelong synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through education, training, and experience. (paragraph 1-6)

How often does the Army Leader Development Forum meet?

The ALDF meets four times annually to synchronize issue development. (paragraph 2-3)

Who must submit proposed initiatives for inclusion in the ALDP?

Army Leader Development Forum members or organizations must submit proposed initiatives to TRADOC, Center for Army Leadership, Army Leader Development Division for assessment and suitability for inclusion in the ALDP (see app J). (paragraph 2-1)

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