The competition is based on the Malcolm Baldrige quality performance criteria. The criteria covers seven categories: 1) Leadership 2) Strategic Planning 3) Customer Focus 4) Measurements, Analysis & Knowledge Management 5) Workforce Focus 6)Process Management and 7) Results. Each category presents a very thorough set of questions which provide an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate the effectiveness of its work systems and processes.
A basic concept associated with the Malcolm Baldrige criteria is the identification of customers, stakeholders, partners and suppliers. These organizations have a valued interest in the success of our organization.
The command identified the following as its primary products:
- Initial Entry Training (IET)
- Cadet Leader Training (ROTC)
- Foreign Military Training (FMT)
ACOE participation functions as a systems improvement catalyst for the command through its objectives of continuously re-evaluating and improving processes. The end result is that processes become effective, systematic and align with the Command’s overall strategy.
During a strategic planning conference, the command re-evaluated its purpose, vision, mission and values. The updated deliveries are listed below and should be reviewed and understood by all members throughout 108th Training Command, from the highest level to the lowest level.
Our Purpose is to be trainers of choice, world-wide.
Our mission is to provide professionally trained and ready Drill Sergeants, Instructors, Leader Trainers, and Command and Control expertise to conduct Initial Military Training and Foreign Military Training.
Our Vision is to be the premier U.S. Army Training Command that provides expert force generating, operational, and strategic military training capabilities. As the force of choice, we will deliver training subject matter experts globally in support of contingency, stability, and partnership operations throughout a multi-agency and multi-national environment.
Our Command is committed to building a foundation of shared values:
Agility: Quickly and effectively adapt to changing environments and seize new opportunities.
Commitment to Excellence: Consistently exceed high expectations while setting the standard with our performance.
Caring: Foster a supportive culture for Soldiers, Families, employees, and volunteers.
Future focused: Commit to pro-actively pursuing long term organizational sustainment and growth.
Innovation: Continuously leverage our resources and develop creative and meaningful changes to improve our processes, products and overall performance.
Empowerment: Foster an environment where responsibility and decisions are conducted at the lowest level.
Development: Provide resources and opportunities to support individual and collective learning and growth.