Developing an Adaptability Training Strategy and Policy for the Department of Defense (DOD)
Abstract
This report establishes the basis for an adaptability training strategy and for revisions to current training policy to implement such a strategy. The study underlying the report is based on the idea that because of the uncertainty of current and future threats, the key skill or attribute that individuals, units, and teams of commanders and leaders need to acquire is adaptability. The study employs a specific definition and model of adaptability. The major recommendations of this study can be summarized as follows: Adopt an explicit DOD definition of adaptability; Identify the specific skills and competencies required for adaptive performance within the military; Establish as DOD policy that operational training of units of all sizes and the training, education, and career development of individuals will seek to enhance the skills and competencies required for adaptive performance; Establish a senior and enduring leadership group within DOD responsible for the design and oversight of a comprehensive, long term adaptability training strategy that husbands limited resources; Establish detailed Service-level roadmaps, or plans of actions and milestones, that will effectively implement the adaptability training strategy; Establish a robust adaptability research and development program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA531765
Entities
People
- Waldo D. Freeman
- William R. Burns Jr.
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses