Research Brief
Rebuilding the Schoolhouse: Making Army Training More Efficient and Effective
Jan 1, 2001
Potential for Reducing Shortages in Army Enlisted Occupations
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This report examines ways in which distance learning can help the Army more quickly alleviate active component manpower shortages in under strength military occupations. The analysis finds that distance learning can enable faster completion of reclassification training, faster completion of professional development courses, and more efficient forms of skill training, depending on the nature of the course materials selected for instruction via distance learning. The analysis addresses the costs and benefits of these potential changes as well as potential implementation problems that could raise costs or reduce benefits.
Preface
Figures
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments
Acronyms
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
The Problem of Personnel Shortages for Readiness
Chapter Three
An Approach to Analyzing Appropriate DL-Based Army Strategies for Alleviating Personnel Shortages
Chapter Four
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Reclassification Training
Chapter Five
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Cross-Training and MOS Consolidation
Chapter Six
How DL Can Accelerate the Pace of Professional Development Training
Chapter Seven
Conclusions
Appendix A
Measuring the Effects of DL-Based and Non-DL-Based Strategies on Shortages
Appendix B
Length of Reclassification Courses Under Distance Learning
References
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