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The GOLD (Guard Officer Leadership Development) Program is a challenging leadership program available to Southeastern students and Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. GOLD helps develop the next generation of National Guard leaders.
Academic and leadership training are built into the college curriculum. Through classes, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises, Student-Soldiers learn what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and carry out missions as an Army Officer.
Upon completion of the GOLD Program and Officer Candidate School, Student-Soldiers earn the rank of Second Lieutenant and become commissioned officers in the Army National Guard.
You will learn how to work as a member of team learning team dynamics and event planning. Key topics include: Military Structure, organization of the Army, and leadership fundamentals.
Summers after the freshman and sophomore years will include a two week Annual Training with a focus on physical conditioning and team leadership.
You will learn to lead small teams and manage multiple events. Key topics include Team level tactical skills, group exercises and fitness, team building with an emphasis on professional leadership competencies and insights.
Summers after the freshman and sophomore years will include a two week Annual Training with a focus on physical conditioning and team leadership.
You will be placed in a leadership position in the program. You will learn how to plan and implement Army training. You will oversee the execution of several events conducted throughout the year.
Key topics include Operations orders, general leadership skills, and platoon level tactics.
The summer after your junior year will be Officer Candidate School. This 8 week course in hosted in South Dakota and concludes with your commission as a 2nd LT in the OKARNG. After your senior year, you will attend Basic Officer Leadership Course where you will learn your Army Military Occupational Skill (MOS) as an officer.
You will run the GOLD Program as a 2nd Lieutenant, Officer-in-Charge.
Key topics include Staff functions (administration and logistics), military laws, rules, and regulations, diversity inclusion, and situational management.
Life skills are emphasized throughout the program and include: time management, problem solving, and organizational skills that will immediately enhance your academic performance and carry over into your professional competency. Professional skills in effective communication, Power Point presentation, small group leading, team building, and management will set you ahead of your peers in the workforce and in the classroom.
Captain Eric Langley
GOLD Program Officer in Charge
Oklahoma Army National Guard
Office (580)745-3047 | Cell (580)743-0911 | elangley@se.edu
Mr. Lonnie Dills
Administrative Program Manager
Oklahoma Military Department
Office (580)745-3000 | ldills@se.edu