A Medical Logistics Officer Training Needs Assessment Utilizing Feedback from Operation Iraqi Freedom
Abstract
This study solicited feedback from Army medical logistics officers on the effectiveness of their previous institutional, operational, and self-development training in preparing them to accomplish their missions during the initial Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment (OIF 1). Additionally, the study sought to identify the potential benefit of additional training on key medical logistics tasks and training events. To answer these questions, the study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional methodology. Data was collected through distributing an 83-item questionnaire to individual officers (n=563), resulting in a 40.8% response rate (n=232). The results found the most effectively trained tasks related to the operation of a medical logistics supply support activity (e.g. manual supply procedures, warehouse operations, and inventory management). The least effectively trained tasks were operation and connectivity of medical logistics automated systems; these areas also encompass those with the greatest reported additional benefit. These results largely match the conclusions of existing OIF 1 after action reviews. The study results may be used to refine the current medical logistics officer's training model to address the training needs identified by the first hand feedback of OIF 1 participants. Further research is required to determine longitudinal trends in training needs or differences based on active/ reserve component group membership.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA432074
Entities
People
- James L. Waddick