A Qualitative Analysis of the ASAM Program: Is it Properly Preparing Our Future Mobility Leaders?
Abstract
Developing leaders is vital to Air Mobility Command (AMC) to ensure future success of AMC, as a command, and its subordinate mobility units. AMC has implemented several programs under "Phoenix Horizon" to help "create a large pool of highly competitive mobility officers through leadership development programs". This research focuses on one of those programs, the Advanced Study of Air Mobility (ASAM). Prior to this research, formal written documentation did not exist on the goals, objectives and overall conduct of the ASAM program. This research attempted to evaluate ASAM through goal and objective development and their relation to current resources. Goal and objective development along with program assessment was accomplished using a qualitative analysis technique, open-ended interviewing of personnel associated with ASAM, including personnel at AFIT, AMWC, AMC, graduates and their supervisors. While program evaluation portion was not conclusive, the research provided goals and objectives to support the overall vision. Two overarching goals, to prepare future leaders for mobility operations and build a core of experts in the total concept of mobility were identified. Eight objectives supporting these goals were identified. Resources can now be allocated to support these eight objectives to produce a world-class leadership development and mobility expertise program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA430863
Entities
People
- Charles E. Beam
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology