Training of the American Soldier During World War I and World War II.

Abstract

This study is a historical comparison and analysis of individual infantry training program development of the United States Army during World War I and World War II. Each period is examined using available historical records and by focusing on three areas of program development. The three areas studied are-- (1) factors affecting program development, (2) organizations responsible for training, and (3) individual training program development and evolution. The study identifies similarities and traces the evolution of training programs from the United States entry in World War I through the development of the final individual training program after victory in Europe in World War II. The study is useful in providing an example of adaptation to change, as shown in the development of training programs of World War I, and an example of improvement to existing programs, as shown in the development of training programs of World War II.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185226

Entities

People

  • Roger K. Spickelmier

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training Management
  • United States

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