Manning the Limes: Preparing Officers for Operating on the Strategic Perimeter
Abstract
What does the U.S. Army need to do to better prepare its officer corps to facilitate operations in the current multi-national and multi-cultural security paradigm? In this paper I intend to study the historical successes and failures of Army operations in light of the cultural preparedness of the officers involved. I will examine areas where better cultural awareness could have facilitated operations. From there I will examine past and present officer preparation in the areas of cultural understanding and linguistics. Looking at recent critiques of officer professional education in these disciplines by the likes of Congressman Skelton, The Army Chief of Staff, and OSD, I will establish a need for adjusting the current program of officer development and training. Using the FAO program as a base I will examine the utility of broader implementation within the officer corps as well as adjustments to current FAO utilization policy. The end product will include specific recommendations on officer selection, accession, development, maintenance and utilization in order to leverage cultural awareness and language skills in today's complex geopolitical environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449349
Entities
People
- Kirk J. Haschak
Organizations
- United States Army War College