Curriculum for Stability Operations -- A Look at the Command and General Staff School
Abstract
This thesis examines the curriculum content for Stability Operations presented during academic year (AY) 2006 to 2007 at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School (USACGSS) as part of the Army's Intermediate Level Education (ILE). The methodology involved the examination of all terminal and enabling learning objectives for the common core course and the advanced operations and warfighting course (AOWC). The research determined the number of learning objectives dedicated to stability operations and whether those learning objectives are linked to an assessment to determine competency levels for stability operations. The study challenges the assumption that the USACGSS curriculum for stability operations is sufficient to produce mid-career officers who are competent in full spectrum operations (FSO). The study uses qualitative research methods to determine requirements, uncover gaps, and provide recommendations. Data were collected from an analysis of Army doctrine and an in-depth study of relevant academic works, government directives, professional articles, books, and occasional papers. The initial recommendation is to better focus the learning objectives dedicated to stability operations and to create assessment instruments capable of measuring competency for stability operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 14, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA477126
Entities
People
- Gerald J. Leonard
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College