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    Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies

    The Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies is an integral component of the University's Cadet Military Leadership Program, which collectively consists of several educational, administrative, and outside entities. The Boar’s Head Brigade is at the heart of the Program and is served by the Office of the Commandant of Cadets, the Office of the Professor of Military Science, the Corps of Cadets Development Office, the Office of Cadet Recruitment, the Office of Global Military Programs, the Office of Federal Liaison and Military Education Coordinator, and the Institute for Leadership & Strategic Studies (ILSS).

    Outside entities include the Corps Advisory Council, the North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association, and the ILSS Advisory Board. Each plays a critical role in preparing the cadets of the Boar’s Head Brigade for leadership in American society. The Program’s primary purpose is to produce leaders for the Total Army; however, any qualified person with private or public service motivation who desires a world-class immersive transformational leadership development experience is welcome to participate.

    We leverage the Corps of Cadets legacy of excellence and international reputation to provide opportunities that will benefit all students, and establish UNG as the university of choice for students interested in pursuing military or international career paths.

    Our Cadets build highly competitive resumes for careers in the Army, government, and global corporations: our graduates contribute significantly to U.S. national security.

    • Cadet Military Leadership Program Strategic Plan (PDF)
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    • ILSS Advisory Board

    ILSS Purpose

    The Cadet Military Leadership Program prepares cadets to serve as leaders of character in the Total Army, public or private entities, other military services, and civic organizations for the good of our Nation, and the states and communities they serve. 

    The ILSS also publishes the International Journal of Security Studies & Practice, and oversees the offices of Global Military Programs and Federal Liaison and Military Education Coordinator.

    Purposes of Our Cadet Military Leadership Program Entities

    Office of the Commandant of Cadets

    The Office of the Commandant of Cadets oversees cadet-related facilities; ensures the morale, health, welfare, and safety of the Boar's Head Brigade; and facilitates cadet leadership development and academic success through mentorship, coaching, and providing high impact leadership opportunities for all cadets.  

    Department of Military Science

    The University of North Georgia Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps program educates, develops and inspires Boar's Head Brigade cadets to commission as officers of character for the Total Army and develop citizens for a lifetime commitment of service to our nation. 

    Office of Cadet Recruitment

    The Office of Cadet Recruitment conducts marketing and recruitment activities to attract diverse, disciplined, physically fit, intellectually inquisitive young men and women with demonstrated records of academic achievement, leadership, character, and athletic ability to enroll in the Boar’s Head Brigade.  

    Development Office, Cadet Military Leadership Program

    The Cadet Military Leadership Development Program provides resources to the Cadet Military Leadership Program through the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and partners.   

    Office of Global Military Programs

    The Global Military Programs (GMP) Office provides programs and services to assist Boar's Head Brigade cadets, UNG faculty and staff, international cadets, and international military scholars seeking opportunities for exchanges, internships, military training, and other military national and international security-related events and activities. 

    Office of Federal Liaison and Military Education Coordinator

    This office serves as UNG’s federal legislative liaison, and liaison to other federal and military entities including the Department of Defense, Army (all components), senior military colleges, and service academies. It also manages long range planning for security-related grants, internships, and scholarships; supports security and intelligence studies curriculum development and revision with professional expertise; manages ILSS memberships in myriad professional organizations; represents UNG at intelligence and security studies conferences in the U.S. and abroad; and counsels and mentors cadets and other students on intelligence-related careers. 

    Weekend offers insight  on life as a cadet

    Event offers insight on life as a cadet

    The spring National Leadership Challenge weekend is set for March 31 to April 2 to help high school students experience UNG's Corps of Cadets.

    Five cadets study in Taiwan this spring

    Five cadets study in Taiwan this spring

    UNG cadets Maren Cooper, Eve Harris, Cassidy Hofer, Brandon Clark, and Jaden Davidson are studying in Taiwan for the spring 2022 semester.

    Pate is distinguished honor grad at Ranger School

    Pate is distinguished grad at Ranger School

    2nd Lt. Jared Pate, a 2020 UNG alumnus, was the distinguished honor graduate of his Ranger School class that wrapped up in January.

    Merrill's Marauders film to premiere at UNG March 3

    WWII documentary to premiere at UNG

    UNG will host the March 3 premiere of the documentary "They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders," a film created by Tim Gray and narrated by Tom Brokaw.

    Cadets begin leadership journey with FROG Week

    FROG Week an intro to Corps of Cadets

    Thirty-one freshmen completed FROG Week this January, navigating a series of physical challenges and learning activities that allowed them to transition to a military lifestyle in UNG's Corps of Cadets.

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