Founded in 1989, the Center has the dual role of providing education and training in peak performance mental skills to future Army officers and of overseeing the creation and development of the Army Centers for Enhanced Performance throughout the US Army. LTC Ohlson began his officer career as a Rifle Platoon Leader 10th Mountain Division, NY. Subsequent assignments in various senior roles throughout the US and Europe have included Company Commander in the 29th Infantry Regiment; Deputy for the Center for Enhanced Performance at West Point; and Chief of Community Affairs for Allied Forces Northern Europe (NATO). LTC Ohlson focused his academic research in Psychological Hardiness and in Self-Regulated Learning. LTC Carl Ohlson is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where he received a degree in Engineering Management.