In this episode, Dr. Jeff Peterson and Brig. Gen. Reeves discuss the crucial role of character development at West Point. They introduce an upcoming transformation of the Academic Program—the integration of 5 mandatory courses from throughout a cadet’s four years that focus on different components of character development. In particular, they explore the History of the Army course, drawing lessons from historical leaders, and emphasize the evolution of the Army as a trusted profession. The episode provides a comprehensive view of how West Point prepares cadets for the complexities of military service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Timestamps:&nbsp;00:00 Introduction and Guest Background&nbsp;01:21 The Importance of Character at West Point&nbsp;03:33 The Role of the Honor Code in Character Development&nbsp;05:16 The Evolution of the Honor Code and Character Expectations&nbsp;09:06 The Intersection of Personal and Professional Life in Character Development&nbsp;15:21 The Journey to Leading Character Efforts at West Point&nbsp;18:09 Defining and Developing Character at West Point&nbsp;25:47 Introduction to the Character Thread in the Academic Program&nbsp;28:48 The Five Core Courses in the Character Thread&nbsp;30:09 The Role of History in Character Development&nbsp;34:07 The Importance of Character Integration in the Academic Program&nbsp;39:47 The Challenges of Character Integration&nbsp;47:21 The Role of Character in Navigating Complex Situations&nbsp;49:42 Rapid Fire Questions and Concluding Remarks&nbsp;Loved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others.  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn more:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.westpoint.edu/academics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.westpoint.edu/academics</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: <a href="https://bit.ly/TEACHWP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/TEACHWP</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Connect with us: <ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA</a>  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/usmadean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/usmadean</a>   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>X: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/deanusma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/deanusma </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Credits:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Production: Growth Network Podcasts (<a href="https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Publisher: West Point Press (<a href="https://westpointpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://westpointpress.com)</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;&nbsp;This episode does not imply Federal endorsement. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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