Research Brief
Rebuilding the Schoolhouse: Making Army Training More Efficient and Effective
Jan 1, 2001
Army Distance Learning
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.
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Table of Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two
The Problem of Personnel Shortages for Readiness PDF
Chapter Three
An Approach to Analyzing Appropriate DL-Based Army Strategies for Alleviating Personnel Shortages PDF
Chapter Four
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Reclassification Training PDF
Chapter Five
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Cross-Training and MOS Consolidation PDF
Chapter Six
How DL Can Accelerate the Pace of Professional Development Training PDF
Chapter Seven
Conclusions PDF
Appendix A
Measuring the Effects of DL-Based and Non-DL-Based Strategies on Shortages PDF
Appendix B
Length of Reclassification Courses Under Distance Learning PDF
References PDF
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