The Latin American Challenge and Army Hispanic Soldier Policy
Abstract
The briefing outlines challenges to be met to ensure Army reading for Latin American contingencies, particularly low intensity conflicts. It states that the Army will need leadership capable of coordinating effectively with Latin American allies, bilingual-bicultural capability and an adequately manned/ trained/equipped force; a plan is needed to ensure general officer preparedness for Latin American assignments; bilingualism is a force multiplier in low intensity conflicts and should be encouraged; Hispanic accessions are needed to man the force in a period of a declining military-age manpower pool; impediments to maximum utilization of Hispanic potential include the ASVAB, English-as-a Second Language, acculturation, career management and quality of life; a Hispanic Soldier Policy Statement is needed to formalize Army Leadership's position towards Hispanic soldiers to enhance readiness. The briefing includes a proposed Army Hispanic Soldier Policy Statement. The Study Group report presents background and rationale for the recommendations presented to the Army Policy Council.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA166230
Entities
People
- Consuela Evans
- Guillermo H. Barbosa
- Wayne Gosnell