Officer Leader Development and Education Survey
Abstract
This study investigated officer attitudes about leader development and education. GEN Wallace, the commanding general of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), asked that a survey be conducted to find out what captains, majors and lieutenant colonels want. Findings show that Army officers recognize the value of the officer education system (OES), however not everyone wants the same thing. The majority of officers like the time that resident education affords for family and for advanced civilian schooling, and most see the value in increases in learning and skill improvement. Officers would like to see more opportunities for development and more flexibility in the timing as it pertains to their assignments so they can take advantage of the opportunities. They would like training that is more experience-based and that familiarizes them with other branches. They would like more leadership instruction and more exposure to foreign language and cultures. Some like universal attendance and others believe more stringent selection would improve the quality of instruction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 07, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA491459
Entities
People
- Angela I. Karrasch
- Heidi Keller-glaze
- Jon J. Fallesen
- Josh Hatfield
- Ryan Riley