IMTA has been provided an attendance block of seventy-two (72) seats for the NWCG L-580 Gettysburg Leadership Course which will take place during the IMTA 2027 Symposium Training Academy. This is a unique and highly coveted training opportunity.

We invite applications to attend this course, sponsored by the Association. Preference will be given to IMTA Members, consider joining!

NWCG L-580 Gettysburg Staff Ride – Leadership Course in Gettysburg

When: February 5-7, 2027

Course Cost: Paid by IMTA

Travel Costs: IMTA will provide up to $1,100 to each selected attendee for travel costs, including hotel stay during the course. Hotel details will be provided soon.

Course Schedule:

• Travel day | Friday 2/5 – afternoon/evening introduction and icebreaker with dinner
• Conference day | Saturday 2/6 – Staff ride on the battlefield
• Staff Ride | Sunday 2/7 – Staff ride on the battlefield and evening integration dinner
• Travel day | Monday 2/8 – students travel to Hershey for IMTA symposium

Intent of the L-580 Gettysburg Staff Ride Leadership Course

The Staff Ride immerses leaders in a unique technique for conveying leadership and furthers the professional development of senior-level leaders. During this Civil War era staff ride, students will study the decisions, actions, and communications of past leaders. Participants experience the Staff Ride as members of a Conference Group (built around an IMT) led by a Military Subject Matter Expert (SME), who provides historical insight into strategic leadership concepts and philosophies. Each Conference Group is also led by an Incident Management Conference Group Leader (CGL). The CGLs know the Staff Ride well and work alongside the Military SMEs to enhance your experience and connect it to the challenges today's incident management leaders face. Conference Groups are also joined by a Field Operator (FO), who brings a "boots on the ground" perspective. No prior knowledge of or interest in military history is required to have a rich and fulfilling experience. This is not a traditional training course.

Before the course, attendees will complete a list of required readings. During the course, you will navigate the Battlefield for two days. Selected attendees will receive the full week's schedule upon acceptance.