The U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center (LDC) is located on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy campus. As a small service with many responsibilities, the Coast Guard places great value on effective leadership.

Team Coast Guard. The LDC staff reaches out to all Enlisted, Officer, Cadet, Reserve, Civilian and Auxiliary members of Team Coast Guard through resident and non-resident classroom training, unit level programs and web-based curricula. These delivery strategies combine to improve leadership skills leading to enhanced mission performance and increased retention.

Performance. The LDC improves the Coast Guard's performance by training members to demonstrate leadership competencies, providing leadership and quality development efforts and identifying future needs through research and assessment.

Experience. We offer capstone leadership experiences onboard America's Tall Ship, Barque Eagle and in the virtual environment of SCANTS (our Ship, Control and Navigation Training Simulator).

The Coast Guard Academy has been dedicated to producing leaders of character since 1876. With that proud history and tradition as a foundation, the Coast Guard Leadership Development Center offers emerging leaders a superior growth experience.