Special Operations Forces Language and Culture Needs Assessment Project. Command Support for Language: Grading the Chain of Command

Abstract

This report provides insights into the perceived level of command support for language throughout the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Members of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community were asked questions related to their immediate chain of command s support for language, including specific observable actions that indicate command support for language as well as their overall perception of their immediate chain of command s prioritization of language learning and maintenance in relation to other training requirements. Overall, across USSOCOM, study participants most frequently assigned an average grade (i.e., a C ) to their immediate chain of command for all ten language support areas. The two consistently highest-rated language support areas were: Places command emphasis on taking annual proficiency tests, and Provides my unit with language learning materials. The two consistently lowest-rated language support areas were: Provides my unit with recognition and awards related to language proficiency and Ensures that personnel in language training are not pulled for other non-critical tasks/duties. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 25, 2010
Accession Number
ADA634223

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communities
  • Deployment
  • Foreign Languages
  • Language
  • Learning
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Office Personnel
  • Perception
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • Recognition
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3