This research confirms that incorporating concepts of Ba and Omoi with action research promoteshigher levels of learning. Currently, action research, Ba, and Omoi are understudied in militaryinstitutions and college programs. Using a case study approach and two cycles of action research, thisproject addressed how learning occurred for students and instructors in a two-term program at amilitary university. Findings showed how Ba and Omoi were integral in establishing a psychologicallysafe learning environment, learning and growth occurred on multiple levels for students and instructorsas they struggled with imposter phenomenon, and students struggled with negative capability.