A Comparative Analysis of Leadership Skills Development in Marine Corps Training and Education Programs

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the perceptions of a non-random sample of 210 officers and enlisted Marines in two locations. A researcher -developed survey and semi-structured interviews were administered to ascertain opinions of Marines concerning leadership development. An analysis of the content of leadership training and education courses was also conducted. This information was compared to contemporary leadership theory and relevant models of leadership. In general, leadership development provided is adequate, but is lacking the some areas of skill development, application of skills and values, and relevancy to contemporary leadership issues. Professional Military Education (PME) generally provides relevant leadership training and education to enlisted personnel, but falls short of meeting the expectations of many officers.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA411042

Entities

People

  • Christoper L. Page
  • Scott H. Miller

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Distance Learning
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Behavior
  • Instructors
  • Leadership Training
  • Military Education
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.