MX400 is the Superintendent's capstone course that requires cadets to reflect upon, integrate, and synthesize their experiences in the West Point Leader Development System (WPLDS) as they complete their transformation from cadet to officer. MX400 enables cadets to accept their unique role as a commissioned officer in the Army Profession, to appreciate how their West Point experience prepares them to thrive in a complex operating environment, and to improve their ability to solve complex military problems. Cadets will understand and apply the foundations of Officership, the Army Profession, and Mission Command. They will reflect upon and write about their West Point experience to assess and
improve their own development. Lastly, they will hone their professional skills of critical thinking, innovative thinking, and effective communication. MX400 uses the case study method to highlight future challenges and to practice interdisciplinary collaboration. MX400 provides an integrative challenge that
requires cadets to collaborate with peers to formulate and present interdisciplinary solutions to complex military problems. The recommendations are expected to synthesize concepts and ideas learned within WPLDS. Upon completion of MX400, each cadet should internalize his or her professional identity and feel confident in his or her ability to thrive in complex situations. MX400 supports the West Point Writing Program (Writing in the Profession) with the Pershing Essay.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Except in unique situations, all cadets in MX400 should be First Class Cadets who have completed PL100, PY201, SS201, SS202, SS307, MS100, MS200, and MS300 and completed or be concurrently enrolled in PL300 and HI302.
