LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS
The Battle of Gettysburg , July 1-3 , 1863 , is the largest and most important battle ever fought in North America . It is widely believed to be the turning point of the American Civil War . Today it is one of the most visited and hallowed places in the nation . President Abraham Lincoln ’ s Gettysburg Address is considered one of the most important and well known speeches in American history .
This battle pitted the Confederacy ’ s ablest military commander and leader , Robert E . Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia against the Union ’ s newest commander , George Gordon Meade and the Army of the Potomac in a struggle in which the fate
of the country hung in the balance . These two great armies met by chance at a small Pennsylvania crossroads town known as Gettysburg . Over three days from July 1 to July 3 , 1863 , more than 150,000 soldiers would take part in some of the most intense combat of the entire war . Names like Little Round Top , Cemetery Ridge and the Devils Den would be permanently
etched into American military lore . Pickett ’ s Charge would forever be remembered as a valiant but failed attempt to change the course of history . By the time the battle was over more than 51,000 soldiers would be dead , wounded or missing and the Confederacy ’ s last invasion of the North was at an end .
The Leadership Staff Ride transforms the battlefield at Gettysburg into an outdoor classroom to educate modern law enforcement leaders . The issues of command and control , logistics , communication , strategic planning , tactics and leading in times of stress transcend time and place as issues important to leaders of law enforcement organizations . This outdoor training exercise will give law enforcement leaders an opportunity to refocus on the fundamentals of the profession , courage , fortitude , perseverance and selflessness — as well as gain a greater appreciation of the sacrifices made on the rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania for the sake of the Nation more than 145 years ago .
COST : $ 795.00 per person ( Includes Gettysburg accommodations and some meals , as noted )
Enrollment is limited to 40 law enforcement registrants . Registrations taken on a first-come , first-serve basis .
FACULTY : Jim Hessler
Jim Hessler is a licensed professional battlefield guide at Gettysburg since 2002 . Jim is also the author of a new book entitled “ Sickles at Gettysburg .” Jim has led numerous battlefield tours and spoken at Civil War Roundtables around the country . His expertise is the leadership of Generals at Gettysburg , particularly the actions of Lee , Longstreet , Meade , Sickles and Custer .
William “ Pat ” Schuber
Pat is a Senior Lecturer with Fairleigh Dickinson University , former County Executive of Bergen County NJ , and teacher of , among other courses , “ Leading in Times of Crisis ” and other leadership and management topics .
* This program is approved for 3 transfer credits for the Fairleigh Dickinson University MAS and BAIS programs contingent upon the completing of 3 additional classroom days and preparation of a related research paper , as well as payment of additional posting fees . Contact FDU for more information .
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