The Delta: The Challenge of Leading Extraordinary People to Do Ordinary Things

Abstract

When we speak of those who are decorated for bravery or heroism, a frequent comment is that they were ordinary people doing extraordinary things. As the current wars wind down, we have grown a force that is-without reservation-the most combat-proven force in generations. These were volunteers who came forward and served in a time of war. They were frequently placed in positions where life or death decisions had to be made immediately; and frequently, the results were stellar. This is the force we have today. They are Soldiers who expect to be treated as adults, having had that responsibility in theater and having gained life experience during deployment. But how do you get Soldiers who have been slaying dragons for a year to now set their sights on smaller targets and do ordinary things-and want to do them?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA565813

Entities

People

  • Adam S. Roth

Organizations

  • United States Army Engineer School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Communication Equipment
  • Counseling
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Deployment
  • Drive Sprockets
  • End Items
  • Engineers
  • Instructors
  • Leadership
  • Maintenance
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Missile Defense Systems.