4.1.3 B510 Journal Assignment: Staff Ride Research ELO: 400-SMC-1014.01/.02 Action: Describe how to develop and implement a Staff Ride with the intent to enlist military history in professional development, and apply the concept to addressing knowledge gaps in the organization. Conditions: As a member of a problem-solving team, or individually, in an asynchronous staff group classroom setting, using the online system capabilities, references, practical exercises, class discussions, and personal experiences based on the contemporary operational environment. Standard: Description includes: 1. Elements of the preliminary study phase; 2. Elements of the field study phase; and, 3. Elements of the integration phase. Learning Domain: Cognitive Level  CMH Pub 70-21, dtd 2014, pp. 3-24·of Learning: Analysis Reading:  Assignment: Professional Development for Military Leaders Using Staff Ride Research. Instructions: Write a 300-500 word substantive journal entry describing methods and practices for assessing and developing the workforce in your organization. One professional development tool for military leaders is the staff ride. This activity may be designed to achieve a number of objectives, depending on the gaps identified in your analysis of the workforce. In a substantive response, reflect on two scenarios in which you could address specific talent gaps for subordinate leaders by conducting a staff ride. Identify a campaign, battle, or tactic for each scenario to study that might meet the targeted developmental need [Show Less]