About the Course

This three-day, enlisted leadership continuum course is designed to provide consistent leadership and supervisory training to apprentice-level personnel prior to advancement to E-4. This course is specifically intended to assist member growth from individual contributor to an apprentice supervisor in the role of a Petty Officer. The Apprentice Leadership Program is taught during the course of instruction at all of the Coast Guard’s “A” Schools except Public Affairs Specialist (PA).

Training Objectives

This course provides E-2 through E-4 personnel a foundation in several leadership framework competencies specific to leading self and leading others. Course objectives are accomplished through facilitated group discussion, exercises and role play scenarios. At the end of the training, students must successfully complete a role play scenario, which is designed to test their overall knowledge of leadership techniques as an apprentice-level petty officer.

Students will receive instruction on the following leadership practices:

• Performance Management
• Ethics and Values
• Culture of Respect
• Influencing Others
• Effective Communications
• Team Building and Team Dynamics
• Conflict Resolution

Program Manager

SCPO Joe Hoff

Additional Information

For members directed to enroll in ALP, please contact the ALP School Chief, Master Chief Cory Driscoll at Cory.Driscoll@uscg.mil for more information.

For members on the PA “A” school list who need information on enrolling in ALP, please visit the PA RFMC website here >> (CAC required)

 Frequently Asked Questions about the Enlisted Leadership Development Continuum can be found here >>

Leadership Development Center SharePoint can be found here >> (CAC required)