Cadet Community on Civil Military Operations

The USMA Cadet Community on Civil Military Operations (C3MO) travelled to Tufts University near Boston, MA, to participate in the 30th Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) Conference and the 10th Anniversary of the Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services (ALLIES) organization. The theme of this year’s conference was “Turmoil in Europe”. The participants discussed European (and global) challenges that are a part of today’s challenging operating environment in a unique forum linking future government and military leaders. Cadets from USMA, Midshipmen from the Naval Academy, students from Tufts University and 48 International schools listened to many experts from across the globe and participated in educational panels and small room discussions facilitated by experts in their field. Cadets were able to build relationships with the International community in their effort to bridge the very real Civil-Military divide. Cadets also furthered their knowledge of International relations, Civil-Military Operations, and their role as future military leaders in our increasingly complex world.