Echo FIVE

Echo FIVE Workshop

Objective

Are you an E5 motivated to become and be the best Navy Leading Petty Officer (or other service equivalent) but are unsure just what to do when this privilege presents itself?  Or perhaps you’re currently an E5 as a Leading Petty Officer but struggling to know what to do next?  Then this workshop is for you!  The Echo FIVE workshop prepares E5's with a foundation to be a Leading Petty Officer (LPO) with a place to start. 

This four day workshop focuses on John Maxwell’s sixth law of leadership, The Law of Solid Ground (21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership).  This law states "that leadership is built on a foundation of trust. If a leader doesn’t have their followers’ trust, or they’ve broken it, they can’t exert influence over those people."   All active duty, reserve, and guard E5's are welcome to attend.  The facilitators are volunteer E6's who are graduates of our Foundry leadership course.  They provide the framework and know-how on things like sponsorship, recognition, draft the initial evaluation input, time management, holding quarters, leading division physical fitness, to list a few topics. Who better to teach competence, connection, and character in order to provide guidance on a position than those successfully doing the job?

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Application & Program Dates

Program Dates

43V:  March 18 - 21, 2025

44V: June 23 - 27, 2025

45V: November 4 - 7, 2025


Application Dates

43V: February 1 - 8, 2025

44V: March 10 - 17, 2025

45V: September 20 - 27, 2025



Program Cost

$59.00*


* Price covers leadership books and course materials.



Echo FIVE Workshop

A virtual/hybrid workshop designed for military E5 only. Whether new to your leadership position or preparing for the day, this three-and-a-half-day workshop will add to or prepare you for either. Although focused on the Navy, all branches of the military have attended and benefited from the leadership principles and exchange of ideas. As the military continues to operate and grow in a joint environment, this program is a beneficial introduction for the junior military to prepare their joint journey. 

Program Lead & Questions

Your program lead for the event will be Rosa Wilson, CMDCM(Ret). If you have any questions about the program pleas check out our FAQ Section at the bottom of the page. If you sitll have questions please click on the button below and fill out the form. The program lead will get back to you as soon as possible.



Ask Your Program Question

FAQ's

  • Do I need to be an E5 to attend the workshop?

    Yes, the Echo FIVE workshop is intended for E5’s only.

  • How much does the workshop cost?

    The workshop fee is $49.00. This covers program costs but not food or lodging.

  • I am not stationed in San Diego. Am I still able to attend?

    Yes! Complete an application and if selected and you can secure funding (either from your command or pay out of pocket) you can attend.

  • How long is the workshop?

    The workshop runs 2.5 days.

  • What is the uniform requirement?

    Uniform of the day is Type III Uniform or equivalent for other branches.

  • Must I have command approval to attend?

    You do not need command approval to apply but you will need to coordinate with your command if selected so that you are not marked Unauthorized Absence.

  • Where is the workshop held?

    For 2020 the workshop will be held at Anchors Catering in San Diego, CA.

  • If I am selected and come from out of area, what costs must I prepare for?

    All food, lodging, and transportation. Some lodging is available through Navy Gateway Inns and Suites at Naval Base San Diego. Uber/Lyft/Taxi is available from San Diego Airport to the installation as well.

  • I want to attend but am station outside of San Diego. Who pays for me to attend?

    All travel costs must come from the student or the command.

  • I am an E6, if I cannot attend the Echo FIVE workshop, what can I attend?

    The Foundry class is for E6. Please visit the foundery program page for more details.

  • I have a fantastic E4 already serving as an LPO who could really use this workshop. Can an exception be made?

    It’s great to hear the confidence you have with your E4. Unfortunately, the workshop is designed for E5’s only and no waivers are in place for other paygrades.