EVALUATION OF THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE TRAINING PROGRAM

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• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 5, 2000
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: July 15, 1966
• Content Type: MF

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15 JUL 1966
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Training
THROUGH : Registrar, Office of Training
FROM
SUBJECT : Evaluation of the U. S. Army War College Training
Program
1. The mission of the U. S. Army War College, as stated in
AR350-5, is "to prepare selected senior officers for command and
high level staff duties with emphasis on army doctrine and to advance
interdepartmental and Interservice understandings. " The College
fulfilled its mission through a curriculum encompassing all elements
of U. S. national power, domestic programs and foreign policy and
relating the whole to a decision-making process. The curricular
theme, "a U. S. National Strategy and a Supporting Military Program
is designed to sharpen analytical ability, to increase the level of
knowledge and to ensure orientation toward the next decade, thereby
equipping the student to cope with complex national problems or the
difficult decisions of his own assignment.
2. The method of instruction included lectures, individual
research and study, seminars, oral presentations, written reports,
and a group or committee approach to problem solving. Emphasis, as
evidenced by the thesis requirement, is creativity of thought based on
research, evaluation, analysis and synthesis. Exposure to the above
has resharpened those personal talents so useful to meeting the work
routine of the Organization.
S. bi brief it was a busy and productive year. From an academic
and practical standpoint the experience and knowledge gained has broadened my
perspective of national and international affairs, provided me with greater
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confidence in writing and speaking on professional matters and given me a
greater appreciation of the committee technique of problem solving.
4. In addition, to building rapport both personal and organization
wise, a good deal of my time was devoted to clarifying (security permitting)
many misconceptions concerning the Organization. The student body and
any members of the faculty were sincerely interested in the Organi-
zation's capabilities, missions and contributions vis-a-vis national
security. All Organization speakers were well received and made
significant contributions toward better understanding of the Organization's
role within the Government structure. I would, however, suggest for the
future that one or more speakers concentrate on the Organization's
relationship with DOD and those areas of joint activity with the various
Services.
During the course of the year the FBI put on a short "dog and
pony show" which was oriented toward devises and equipment of the trade.
This deviation from routine captured the student body's imagination and
was, therefore, Impressive. The Organization's Office of Communications
and Technical Services Division could put on an even more Impressive
demonstration.
Though most of the student body and faculty appear well disposed
toward the Organization, the few critics might be converted If the stigmas
of '"The Invisible Government" and "Unsupervised Spending" were reputiated
by a non-organizational speaker of stature, preferable from the Department
of Defense.
5. From an administrative standpoint both the College and the
Organization's Office of Training are to be complimented for a job well
done. The transition from work to student status was handled expeditiously.
6. The collateral George Washington University Graduate Course, in
which I participated, complemented the College curriculum. Though
demanding, it was well worth the additional time and effort. It will not be
offered at the Army War College next year, but I recommend it to those who
may attend other Service Schools.
7. In summation, my year at the U. S. Army War College was
personally rewarding and in my opinion has enhanced my qualifications to
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ame more responsible positions with the Organization. I have
considered It an honor to represent the Organization at the U. S. Army
College and again wish to express my appreciation to those who
is tour of arty possible.
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