In this episode Structured Self Development: The Army Reserve is taking a new approach to career management. Structured self-development, or SSD, is an Army-wide program developed by the Sergeants Major Academy to assist Soldiers - active, Reserve and National guard - achieve professional and technical success as they move through the non-commissioned officer ranks. Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Whitehead, USARC G-3/5/7 Operations NCO (Individual Training), explains the SSD concept.