The U.S. Army Professional Development of Officers Study: A Critique

Abstract

Recent media reports and internal Army officer preference surveys cast a shadow on the quality, timeliness, scope and substance of Army professional education and training. A new Army study, Professional Development of Officers (PDOS), provides a structure for future planning and execution. Specific study findings, approaches and recommendation are reviewed and analysed. Assessments revealed a range of observations between achievements and shortcomings. PDOS appears to form a necessary structure for professional officer development, and will succeed to the extent proper resources are available. Integration of the study into officer career development efforts is a necessary requisite.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 1986
Accession Number
ADA170247

Entities

People

  • James J. Mcleskey Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Education
  • Endangered Species
  • Environment
  • General Officers
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States Military Academy
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design