Training the Force
Abstract
The horrific events of September 11 2001 resulted in change in the United States Military Doctrine and the execution of modern warfare. Smaller formations of technologically superior conventional forces quickly defeated a larger conventional enemy force in Iraq. In early May 2003 the President of the United States publicly proclaimed and end to the war in Iraq. Over two years later in Iraq the United States Military primary the United States Army continues in a quagmire of conflict with no dear termination conditions and an unclear vision of troop withdrawal conditions. Amidst a major realignment of forces and transformation of almost half of the Army's major formations the United States Army consciously altered individual and collective training in order to execute a mission to `win in Iraq. Did the Army make the right decision? Alternatively is there a need for change in the training paradigm in order to better prepare Soldiers and leaders? This project will first examine current Army training doctrine. The study will then examine current Army training initiatives and discuss the potential of these initiatives as they apply to the future of warfare. Finally the project will discuss recommended changes to current training trends in three specific areas: creation of exportable training teams alignment of institutional training and creation of a centralized 18 month training model for Army forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 18, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448804
Entities
People
- Robert P. White
Organizations
- United States Army War College