1. United States Army Command and General Staff College
International Military Student Division
Sponsorship Information Brief
10-1
Mr. Jim Fain/Mr. Mike Brettmann
International Officer Student Division
Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027

2. AGENDA History Security Assistance
International Military Student Division (IMSD)
Field Studies Program
Preparatory Courses
IMS Support System
Sponsor Events
International Hall of Fame (IHOF)
Provide all administrative support necessary for the officer and family to live in the USA:
- personal affairs (housing, medical, schools and legal matters, in-processing, out-processing, notary requirements...)
- visa, immunization and ITO problems
- academic reports

3. International Officer Attendance (SINCE 1894)
28 Heads of State
Over 300 Ministers, Ambassadors and Representatives
Over 300 Chiefs of Staff (Armed Forces or Services)
Over 2,500 General Officers
Historically, 46% of graduates attain one of these positions
Over 7,000 Officers representing 153 Countries

4. !!!!!!! We aren’t making this up as we go along….
The JSAT serves as the
controlling regulation for
Administration and the
Informational Program.

5. Security Assistance Training Program
(1 of 2)
Security Assistance refers to the range of U.S. Government programs through which we aid other nations to defend and preserve their own national security in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives….
The Department of State (DOS) is the “program manager”
The Department of Defense (DOD) implements
U.S. Army, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) executes the Army Security Assistance Training Program
Chief, IMSD, serves as the International Military Student
Officer for all International Officers studying at CGSC….

6. Security Assistance Training Program
(2 of 2)
Countries are invited based on eligibility criteria established in law…
HQDA (with non-binding recommendation from CGSC) issues invitations to COCOMs; COCOM invites based on regional engagement strategy….
Officers attend under one of four funding categories:
(IMET; FMS; PMEX; CTFP)
Policy changes have been significant:
Housing/subsistence: Flat rate replaced by Reimbursable Allowances ($70 a day/$47 a day ~ $3510 per month)
15 sets of on post quarters available for 10-1 IMS
Tenant obligations when renting
Health Insurance Requirement
Pregnancy Policy, courses over 6 months long
Foreign Assistant Act of 1961 (and subsequent amendments); Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (and its subsequent amendments)

7. On Post Housing List
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Ukraine
Nigeria 1*
Georgia
Nigeria 2*
Morocco (Benkarroum)*
Malaysia
Nepal (Subba)
Albania
Turkey
Pakistan (Khan)
Poland
Honduras
Morocco (Tazdait)*
Philippines
Czech Republic
Nepal (Thapa)
Pakistan (Iqbal)
Malawi
Lithuania
Bangladesh
El Salvador
Senegal
15 sets of furnished quarters are made available by the Private Partner responsible for housing on the installation – names were drawn by lottery from those countries with Living Allowance supported by the USG…. First 15 will be offered quarters – requires ITO with dependents authorized NLT 26 June and confirmed dependent arrival prior to 1 August Will work down the list as circumstances permit….

8. IMSD Mission
Create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success; support the Security Assistance Training program objectives through:
Administration -- Personal affairs; Discipline; etc.
Academics -- International Military Student Preparatory Course
Field Studies Program -- Mandated Provide a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, educational institutions, and way of life
Sponsorship – Critical Support Network! Expectations!
Unaccompanied!
Provide all administrative support necessary for the officer and family to live in the USA:
- personal affairs (housing, medical, schools and legal matters, in-processing, out-processing, notary requirements...)
- visa, immunization and ITO problems
- academic reports

9. Command & General Staff School
IMSD Organization
(Funding, Administration & Policy)
Commandant
DSCA
Deputy Commandant
DASA-DEC
SATFA
Director
Command & General Staff School
Chief, IMSD
Field Studies Program
Manager
Executive Officer
Personal Affairs Coord
IMS Program Assistant
IMS Program Assistant
2- FSP Coord
2-IMS Program Assistant

10. Field Studies Program (Facets)
Human Rights
Law of War
International Peace and Security
U.S. Government Institutions
Political Processes
Judicial System
Free Market System
Media
Education
Health and Human Services
Diversity and American Life

11. CGSC International Military Student Preparatory Courses
International Military Student Preparatory Course (Jun 26th- Jul 17th)
Covers an overview of American society
Introduces IMS population to each other
Familiarize IMS with the U.S. Army organization, doctrine, and staff procedures
American Orientation Course ongoing at this same time….
Command & General Staff Officer Preparatory Course (Jul 20th-29th – 8 days)
Involves participation by IMS and U.S. officers in non-combat arms branches, and our U.S. sister services
Instructions focus on “Army” terminology, organization, tactics, logistics, and command and control

12. CGSS International Class 09-2 47 Students from 46 Countries
Jan 2009 Report
Armenia Czech Rep Israel Moldova Slovak Rep
Austria Estonia Latvia Serbia Sweden
Croatia Germany Lithuania Slovenia UK
Canada (2)
Bahrain
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Lebanon
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Guyana
Jamaica
Paraguay
Botswana
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Morocco
Swaziland
Tanzania
Uganda
Australia
Bangladesh
Brunei
India
Indonesia Korea
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
47 Students from 46 Countries

13. CGSS International Class 10-1
Albania Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia-Herzegovina Bulgaria Czech Rep Denmark France Georgia Germany Israel Italy (2)
Lithuania Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal
Romania (2) Serbia Slovakia Spain Turkey UK Ukraine
CGSS International Class 10-1
Jun 2009 Report
Canada (2)
Mexico
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Egypt
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Pakistan (2)
Saudi Arabia (2)
UAE
Chile
Colombia (2)
El Salvador
Honduras
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Kenya
Liberia
Malawi
Morocco (2)
Nigeria (2)
Senegal
Australia
Bangladesh
Indonesia Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Nepal (2)
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
69 Students from 60 Countries
2 June 09

14. International Military Student Sponsor
Support System
Leavenworth / Lansing
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
SGA/Student Ambassador
Staff Group
Airport Greeter
American Orientation Course
“Outside” link
General Assistance
Family Installation Orientation
Housing & Services
Vehicle Related
Open Bank Account
KC Orientation
Provide immediate classroom assistance
Classroom work
Uniform(s)
U.S. Military Customs

15. Books on American Culture
“American Ways, A Guide for Foreigners in the United States”
Second Edition, Gary Althen, ISBN
“Distant Mirrors, America as a Foreign Culture”, Second Edition,
Edited by Phillip Devita, James D. Armstrong, ISBN
“ The Values Americans Live by”, L. Robert Kohls (Handout)

16. Aspects of American life they would not like to take home
Excessive individualism
Weak family ties
Treatment of older people
Materialism
Competitiveness
Rapid pace of life
Divorce
“Free” male-female relations
Impersonality

17. Aspects of American life they would like to take home
Opportunity for individuals to raise their station in life
Efficiency of organizations
Hard work and productivity
Freedom to express opinions openly
General sense of freedom

18. Connections between the lists
American organizations are efficient because of their impersonality
and fast pace
If family ties were stronger individuals would not move to get a
better job
Materialism might motivate people to work harder
Individualism goes with the sense of freedom

19. IMS/Sponsor “Events”
17-19 Jun- IMS Report Window – Airport Greeter Program/Van
7/8 Jul - IMS/Sponsor Icebreaker (FCC)
4-6 Aug - Wichita Trip
7 Aug – MOWW Ball
10 Aug - International Military Student Flag Ceremony
30 October- Fall Food Fair
11 Dec-10-1 Holiday Dinner Dance (Location TBD)
19 Dec- 2 Jan Summer Break
5 Mar-10-1 Spring Food Fair (Location TBD)
15-23 Apr Gettysburg/Washington D.C. Trip
28 May Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony
10 Jun – IMS Badge Ceremony

20. Sponsor Organization Notes
Contact guidelines and example
Sponsors should not rent properties they own or manage to the IMS they sponsor….
IMS personal information (addresses/phone numbers, etc.) should be protected information – please don’t share it outside the boundaries of sponsorship….
IMSD PAC will make Hoge reservations for all who request them; sponsors will be told whether or not their IMS requested reservations – Hoge should be able to accommodate all requests during the report window….
REPORT UNREASONABLE IMS REQUESTS TO MR. BRETTMANN OR MR. EXPOSE….
Sponsor coordinators will be called and ed with airport arrival information by IMSD….
30 day and yearly passes for IMS living on Fort Leavenworth
Address questions to IMSD, not the chain of command

21. 09-1 Sponsor Exit Surveys Fort Leavenworth Sponsors
Excellent Good Fair Poor-2
Operation International Sponsors
Excellent Good Fair Poor-7
GKCPTP Sponsors
Excellent Good Fair Poor-9

22. International Hall of Fame(
Eligibility:
- Resident graduate of a CGSC Regular Course
- Through merit serve as the Senior Officer, by rank seniority, in one
of his nation’s service components; or as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
level; or attain international recognition for significant and enduring military
or humanitarian service (Commanding General of UN relief or peace-keeping
mission) while holding a rank equivalent to the highest rank held in his
nation’s service.
Nominative Process:
- Submitted by senior US in-country representative for responsible
for Security Assistance; endorsed by the US Ambassador.
- Packet is reviewed by USACGSC for completeness and accuracy
and then forwarded to DASA-DEC for further Army and interagency clearance.
- Induction (for those approved) should not be expected earlier than
one year from the date of the submission of the packet.
- CGSC holds two induction ceremonies per year….

23. THE LEAVENWORTH EXPERIENCE
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24. Contact Information
Mr. Fain – ;
Mr. Brettmann – ;
Mr. Expose – ;
Ms. Redmon –
Airport Greeters