The Army Needs to Improve Individual Soldier Training in its Units

Abstract

Soldiers are not being trained in all the tasks the Army considers critical for proper job performance and survival in combat. As a result many soldiers cannot perform to the standards prescribed by Army criteria. The Army has taken steps to improve training; however, additional initiatives are needed. As near-term option, the Army can strengthen individual skill training programs at the unit level to insure that soldiers receive essential training. GAO recommends several actions which can be taken to enhance these programs, including strengthening its management oversight of individual skill training. Because of the extensive training problems at the unit level, GAO believes the Army also needs to determine if soldiers should be provided more skill training prior to their being assigned to a unit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1981
Accession Number
AD1174875

Entities

People

  • Milton J. Socolar

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Personnel
  • Army Training
  • Artillery
  • Basic Training
  • Business Administration
  • Doctrine
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health Services
  • Job Training
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • North Carolina
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Training Management
  • United States

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