An Analysis of a Joint and Expeditionary Mindset
Abstract
This report was developed under the Small Business Innovative Research Program, Phase I. The goal of the research was to identify cognitive readiness skills necessary for ground component forces to deploy anywhere in the world on short notice, and the meta-cognitive awareness necessary to be adaptable and learn quickly in an unknown culture. The authors found that Joint refers to a major shift toward blending the doctrine, language, and cultures of the Service branches to enable effective interoperability. Expeditionary means being rapidly deployable, self-sustainable, with the ability to reconstitute rapidly in theatre and assume further mission taskings. Soldiers must have the capability of being effective while operating in a zone of discomfort and making decisions in ambiguous environments. Working with the Center for Army Leadership, the authors narrowed the focus to providing Army Transition Teams with the wherewithal to more efficiently perform their difficult task advising fledgling security forces to achieve self-sustainability. Seven critical issues were identified contributing to the concepts discussed: culture shock, stress, role shock, dealing with foreign nationals, negotiating skills, Service component differences, and cross-culture communication skills.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA460068
Entities
People
- Clark Shingledecker
- William J. Walsh