The course objective is to provide an educational opportunity for mid-career security specialists to gain in-depth knowledge, skills, and understanding of leadership principles and skills needed to support Department of Defense security programs. It is designed to help prepare the senior security manager for increasing leadership responsibilities in support of DoD security programs. This course examines dimensions of leadership styles, concepts, and principles of leadership and how these apply to leadership in Defense Security. It addresses communication in problem-solving processes, leadership skills and management, and roles of leadership in complex wartime and peacetime environments while giving the students a solid theoretical foundation and providing students with the practical tools and strategies necessary for survival in today's dynamic environment.