With the Mountain Men: Co-Operation and Competition within the Context of Cohort
Abstract
This paper describes a series of field visits with Cohesion Operational Readiness and Training (COHORT) small units (squad to battalion), by a military analyst. The purpose of this natural state research was to develop recommendations for (1) increasing the degree of cohesion both within and between Army units; and (2) applying the effects of this increased cohesion to better teamwork on the battlefield. Some 60 group interviews were conducted with approximately 300 COHORT small unit leaders and were directed to the dynamics of teamwork (e.g., cooperation and competition, coordination, and communications) at items when the leaders felt their squads, platoons, or companies were operating at their best in field or garrison situations. From these small unit anchor points of excellence were developed observations, implications that provide a basis for policy recommendations, as well as for actions that can be taken at all levels to systematically or directly enhance collective performance within and between Army units. Keywords: Leadership, Communication, Group dynamics, Army training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA200100
Entities
People
- Dandridge M. Malone