Which sequence correctly describes the typical cycle of leadership development in CACC training?

• A. Plan, instruct, train, evaluate, and reinforce improvements.
• B. Plan, evaluate, train, instruct, reinforce.
• C. Instruct, train, evaluate, plan, reinforce.
• D. Diagnose, plan, implement, audit.

Answer: (A)

This sequence follows a clear, practical cycle for building leadership skills: start by planning what needs to be done and how success will be measured, then communicate the plan (instruct) and develop the cadets’ abilities (train). After the training, you evaluate how well objectives were met and what gaps remain, and finally reinforce improvements to solidify gains and guide the next cycle.

Plan establishes the goals and methods, so everyone knows the target. Instruct and train turn that plan into action, giving cadets the knowledge and hands-on practice they need. Evaluation checks outcomes against the objectives, revealing what worked and what didn’t. Reinforcing improvements closes the loop by revising approaches, offering additional practice if needed, and ensuring progress is sustained.

The other sequences disrupt this flow: evaluating before training undermines the purpose of the practice, and moving planning after execution breaks the feedback loop. Using terms like diagnose or audit doesn't align with the standard cadence of planning, doing, checking, and acting that underpins leadership development in this context.