Review of Non-Resident Language Training for Linguists in the U.S. Army

Abstract

This report reviews the status of language proficiency for Army linguists in field environments. It concludes that the Army needs: a centralized refresher program, involvement of the Training and Doctrine Command in promotion of language awareness among Army personnel, updated curricula, refresher training programs at initial training sites, an incentive award system, monitoring of language proficiency in tactical settings, and ongoing assessment efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA170894

Entities

People

  • Clinton L. Anderson

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Administration
  • Doctrine
  • Educational Technology
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Geography
  • Grammars
  • Linguistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Naval Personnel Management