Training Template and Exemplar for Advancing Competencies in Unit History and Traditions
Abstract
Soldiers who associate their identity with the Army have higher satisfaction with and retention in the Army. Given this positive relationship, it is beneficial to build and encourage high levels of organizational identification. Organizational identification can be affected by factors such as the organizational culture, which can be highly influenced by organizational leaders. Key mechanisms for building organizational culture include sharing historical stories and information about important organizational events and people. By sharing these stories, Army leaders can highlight key values and expectations, strengthen Army culture, and encourage organizational identification. The goal of the present research was to develop a training resource that junior noncommissioned officers (NCOs) could use to teach Soldiers about their unit history. This research product describes a template for a deck of playing cards that can be used to educate Soldiers about the history and lineage of their unit. In addition, an exemplar historical deck is provided for the 1st Squadron 7th Cavalry Regiment. Authors describe how units can develop their own deck of historical unit cards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1118614
Entities
People
- Brian T. Crabb
- Hayley S. Foo
- Michelle Wisecarver