The War Colleges: The Joint Alternative.
Abstract
This paper examines the recommendations of the Skelton Panel as they apply to joint eduction at the senior service colleges. It reviews the historical basis and development of the senior service colleges to determine the impact previous studies and proposed changes have had on the education of senior American military leaders. It also reviews the recent reaction of senior military leaders and civilian writers to the Skelton Panel findings. The paper concludes that the Skelton Panel's recommendations are a step in the right direction. It contends that the Panel did not go far enough in correcting the historical impediment to a functional joint education system--individual service prerogatives. The paper recommends the formation of a strengthened National Defense University system under the control of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. All senior service college students would initially attend either an air, land or sea senior service college composed of a balanced faculty and student body (e.g. equal service representation). The curriculum would be developed and overseen by the Joint Chiefs of Staff rather than the individual services. Selected students would attend a second year at the National Defense University to address issues of national military strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA241056
Entities
People
- Stephen L. Hollingsworth
Organizations
- Air War College