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4–14. Guidelines for establishing Command Language Programs
a. The CLP is a commander’s language program. As such, the commander is afforded latitude in establishing a CLP
that is tailored to their unit’s particular mission and supports their unit’s unique training needs. This latitude enables
commanders to take full advantage of local language training opportunities and resources. The DLIFLC Pamphlet "A
Manager’s Guide for DOD Command Language Programs" should be used for planning the establishment of new unit
CLPs or revamping existing unit CLPs. Tips for establishing a successful CLP are found in appendix F (this pamphlet).
b. Each unit with a CLP will have a CLPM appointed by memorandum. The CLPM may be a civilian, preferably
with experience as a military linguist, who is knowledgeable of the unit’s CLP. Contract CLPMs will have duties
defined in their statement of work (SOW).
(1) Each unit that has language dependent or language capable MOS Soldiers, DA Civilians in language coded
authorizations, Soldiers who were recruited for their language capability, or Soldiers who received language training at
Government expense, will have an identified and filled CLPM position in accordance with AR 11–6.
(2) The CLPM will attend the DLIFLC resident or non-resident CLPM course within 6 months of appointment.
Units will request CLPM course attendance through CLP channels. Units may use TALP funds to pay for their
designated CLPM to attend training. Those CLPMs that manage Consolidated Cryptologic Program (CCP) funded
linguists will also attend the LIMA–1700 course (Cryptologic Language Training Manager Course). Appoint all
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CLPMs at all levels in writing. The CLPM position will be at a level of authority within the organizational structure
that is compatible with the language requirements of the unit’s mission. The CLPM will maintain the linguistic skills
database and coordinate initial screening of all incoming personnel for language skills.
(3) Commanders with large numbers of authorized linguists (150 or more) should consider using a full-time civilian
CLPM with a specified job description; subordinate unit CLPMs can be identified as an additional duty. The CLPM
should have an academic background and/or experience in foreign language education and related areas. Unit CLPMs
should attend the annual DLIFLC CLPM seminar. The CLPM should participate in command quarterly and annual
training (AT) briefs and should chair the command language council (CLC). Commanders will ensure CLPMs are able
to fulfill the CLPM responsibilities for at least 1 year due to the training requirements and expense required to fill the
position. ACOM, ASCC, DRU, and their subordinate commanders will document all CLPM functions in job descrip-
tions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other command policies.
(4) Units with no language-coded authorizations will identify a CLPM as an additional duty to manage the training
and testing requirements of assigned language dependent and language capable Soldiers and to resolve FLPB issues for
assigned language dependent and language capable Soldiers, those trained or recruited for their language capability at
Government expense, and those receiving or eligible to receive FLPB.