The Army defines leader development as a continuous process occurring through three mutually
supporting domains: institutional (formal education or training), operational (work experiences), and selfdevelopment (Department of the Army 2012b). These domains are not mutually exclusive; they are interconnected and provide opportunities for employee development throughout their careers. Within the institutional domain, AMSC provides individuals with opportunities to share their professional and selfdevelopment experiences in a learning environment that is safe, collaborative, and student-centric. Together,they navigate through complex and ambiguous problems that challenge their understanding of leadership. The AMSC classroom environment is
deliberately designed to build student confidence in their ability to influence their environment, collaborate with others, and solve difficult problems.