Is the U.S. Army Adequately Preparing Army Civilians to Assume Leadership Roles Within the Civilian Corps Compared to Uniformed Service

Abstract

Formal and informal leaders exist at all levels within U.S. Army. These leaders provide structure, direction and motivation. The Army defines leadership as the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2017 (01), p. 1). The U.S. Army consists of uniform service members and the Civilian Corps. Leaders exist in both of these Army structures and the Army has established doctrine, policy and educational courses for the development of Army leaders. The purpose of this research is to determine if the U.S. Army is adequately preparing Army Civilians to assume leadership roles and whether or not former members of the uniform service are better prepared to assume leadership roles within the Civilian Corps. The focus of the research is on comparing the differences between educational courses and training required for the uniform service and the Civilian Corps. Army doctrine and policy identify the progression and purpose of leader training and education for the uniform service and the Civilian Corps. Leadership training and education for the uniform service is a requirement for advancement and occurs before taking an assignment at the next level. This required progressive leadership education to advance in rank ensures the uniform service is preparing its members for leadership positions at all levels. Leadership training and education for the Civilian Corps is not a requirement until after an appointment to a position or assignment of responsibilities occurs. This process of educating and training after selection and advancement can lead to Army Civilians not being prepared for leadership positions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 2020
Accession Number
AD1106562

Entities

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  • George A. Wiggs

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Army Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Community Of Practice
  • Distance Learning
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Officer Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training Management
  • War Colleges

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