Filling the Toolkits: The Case for a Joint Military Advisor Training Course

Abstract

Military advisors, a vital part of the geographic combatant commander's overall theater plan, produce impacts at all three levels of warfare. Their challenging duties are influenced by many factors, both within and outside of the individual's span of control. Thus, it is imperative that advisor personnel be provided all the tools necessary to succeed, which is accomplished primarily via pre-deployment training. Unfortunately, the current separate approaches the Services take to deliver this training are insufficient. This paper examines past and current advisor training methodologies of each Service, identifying key shortfalls in three main areas: language training, cultural familiarization, and an understanding of how to influence. Finally, the paper draws conclusions about the future course of training and recommends the creation of a joint military advisor training course that primarily focuses on the three critical mental skills necessary for advisor success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2008
Accession Number
ADA494160

Entities

People

  • James E. Buchman

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Instructors
  • Language
  • Military Advisors
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
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