Leather Leadership Intermediary Training
LLBT
$Included with Ta-Seti Membership
12 months
First Saturday in August
Designated as the intermediary-level course within the Leather Leadership Development Training Program, Leather Leadership Intermediary Training (LLIT) course offers an enriched training experience that builds upon the foundational principles and skills acquired by Cadets and Trainees in the Leather Leadership Basic Training course.
The curriculum is take a deep-dive exploration of intermediary leadership principles and concepts. It's designed to expose Cadets and Trainees to real-time leadership scenarios within an hierarchial organization, combining the structured principles of military-style hierarchy with the community's unique protocols and ethical considerations. This comprehensive approach ensures Cadets and Trainees are well-equipped to navigate the complexities and nuances of leadership roles within this unique cultural context.
Minimum Pass Grade
Level of Difficulty
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The Leather Leadership Intermediary Training course has been meticulously designed to build upon the competencies developed in the Leather Leadership Basic Training, offering Cadets and Trainees an even more nuanced understanding of leadership within BDSM and Leather Culture. The LLIT introduces Cadets and Trainees to strategic planning, emotional intelligence, and project management, all within the framework of military hierarchy and chain of command. Cadets and Trainees are encouraged to apply these principles to the complex dynamics of dominant, switch, and submissive roles, thereby gaining a comprehensive understanding of leadership within BDSM and Leather Culture organizations. Advanced leather protocols, consent frameworks, and vetting processes are integrated into real-world scenarios, enabling Cadets and Trainees to master the art of ethical negotiations.
Self-awareness and discipline, which have been foundational elements in LLIT, are further honed at this intermediary stage. These traits are integrated into exercises that focus on emotional intelligence, thereby enhancing a Cadet's or Trainee's capabilities in vetting and negotiations. The curriculum continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all Cadets and Trainees, irrespective of their roles or identities, are accommodated. Intersectionality is also woven into the fabric of the course, providing a multi-dimensional understanding of how various social and identity factors intersect, thereby influencing leadership dynamics within BDSM and Leather Culture organization structures.
In the LLIT course, Cadets and Trainees continue their branch-specific applied leadership and service training as follows:
- Commissioned Officer Branch in the military rank of First Lieutenant.
- Warrant Officer Branch in the military rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2.
- Noncommissioned Officer Branch in the military rank of Staff Sergeant.
At this intermediary-level training, Cadets and Trainees engage in leadership development training as members of a military-style Platoon to complete a series of tasks based on real-life scenarios to develop their servant-leader competencies.
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Upon completion of the Leather Leadership Intermediary Training, Cadets and Trainees can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Master the application of strategic planning and project management within the context of military hierarchy and leather protocols.
- Develop advanced emotional intelligence skills, enhancing self-awareness and discipline for effective leadership.
- Apply complex consent frameworks, vetting processes, and negotiation skills in diverse interpersonal scenarios.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality, and how these concepts intricately impact leadership within the community.
Cadets and Trainees completing the Leather Leadership Intermediary Training are awarded the following:
- Commissioned Officer Branch: Appointment to the military rank of Captain.
- Warrant Officer Branch: Appointment to the military rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3.
- Noncommissioned Officer Branch: Appointment to the military rank of Sergeant First Class.
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The tuition for Cadets and Trainees in the Leather Leadership Intermediary Training is $Included with Ta-Seti Membership, and covers the following:
- Duty Uniform Accessories for Leather Leadership Intermediary Training
- Service Uniform Accessories for Leather Leadership Intermediary Training
- Distance Learning Portal Access
- Books and training materials
- Training Encampment Operations - meals and lodging.
Tuition is paid in 12 installments per year with the first payment due each year after course enrollment.
Cadets and Trainees in the Leather Leadership Basic Training are eligible to enroll in the Leather Leadership Intermediary Training after graduation.
Cadets and Trainees must submit a Request of Enrollment to their Training NCO no later than June 1st.
