ADACCC Air Defense Artillery Captains Career Course

On behalf of the Air Defense Commandant, we would like to formally welcome you to the Air Defense Captain’s Career Course (ADCCC)! Please read our vision, learning priorities, and initial in-processing instructions found on this site. This will facilitate your professional development & growth while attending ADCCC.

Vision:
ADCCC will graduate technically & tactically proficient Leaders across a broad range of Air Defense weapon systems capable of employing critical & creative thinking in conjunction with doctrinal foundations, throughout the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP). The intent is to produce synchronized orders that enable Commanders at all levels to effectively exercise mission command in a complex & dynamic operational environment. Students are actively encouraged to seek out all learning opportunities leveraging individual and class experiences collectively to grow and evolve throughout the course.

Priorities

Learning Environment.
Everybody learns differently; both small and large group learning are to be conducted in a respectful and courteous manner and in a collaborative environment. As Leaders, students are expected to set the example for those around them and this starts with participation. This is a discussion-based course.

Physical Excellence.
All academic awards are linked to physical fitness and military bearing. Awards are conditional and will only be issued to those who demonstrate holistic excellence. You will take two record ACFTs while attending ADCCC and must pass height weight standards IAW AR 600-9.

Discipline.
Integrity and loyalty are key attributes that both cadre and the chain of command look for in students. All cadre exist to guide students through personal & professional issues to ensure the maintenance of a positive environment which fosters growth. Unprofessionalism will not be tolerated and may result in a negative course evaluation and, or removal from the course.

Team Work.
ADCCC is a stressful and demanding course. It is encouraged for all students to work together to ensure no one is left behind. Student working groups and study groups are encouraged within the bounds of the academic guidelines established in the ISAP.

Development.
Although students will be subject to the unit and course mentorship programs, it is an individual responsibility to participate in these events. Unwillingness to participate will negatively affect junior officers and inhibits the ability to learn.

Doctrine.
All ADCCC instruction and content is based around doctrinal foundations. Individual experiences are invaluable and a key element of the classroom environment. However, all MDMP and tactical training will be grounded in doctrine.

Professionalism.
Lastly, ADCCC Students are the custodians of the Profession of Arms; they are the future Leader of the US Army and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. Like all training, cadre aim to prepare students to become agile and adaptive Leaders, capable of operating in complex environments as part of the staff or command team.

Once you have orders to attend ADCCC, do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. You can expect to receive a course Welcome Letter approximately 60 days before your class start date.
While you're here, please take a moment to review the “In-Processing Instructions” tab!

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DOCTRINA SED VIM PROMOVET INSITAM!
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Kolton C. Smith
CPT, AD
ADCCC Manager
580-558-0126
kolton.c.smith.mil@army.mil