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set of critical core competencies that
provide a foundation for operational
adaptability. A review of TRADOC Pam
525-3-0, TRADOC Pam 525-8-3, and
leadership doctrine resulted in the
identification of critical competencies that
are essential to ensure Soldiers and leaders
are fully prepared to prevail in complex,
uncertain environments. The nine 21 st
century Soldier competencies listed in
figure 3-2 are the learning outcomes for the
continuous adaptive learning model. The
21st century Soldier competencies will
begin to be instilled during IMT, and then
reinforced at levels of increasing depth and
complexity across the career span.
21st Century Soldier Competencies
• Character and accountability
• Comprehensive fitness
• Adaptability and initiative
• Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication and engagement (oral,
written, negotiation)
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Cultural and joint, interagency,
intergovernmental, and multinational
competence
• Tactical and technical competence (full
spectrum capable)
b. All Soldiers and leaders must
Figure 3-2. 21st century Soldier competencies
master the fundamental warrior skills
supporting tactical and technical competence to execute full-spectrum operations among diverse
cultures, with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational partners, at the level
appropriate for each cohort and echelon. The learning environment and instructional strategies
must simultaneously integrate and reinforce competencies that develop adaptive and resilient
Soldiers and leaders of character who can think critically and act ethically. Appendix C
describes each of the competencies in detail.
3-5. Learner-centric 2015 learning environment
The continuous adaptive learning model provides a learning environment that fosters 21st
century Soldier competencies with instructional strategies, expert facilitators, and technologies
that support the learner. The learner-centric 2015 learning environment contains key
characteristics depicted in figure 3-3 and described below.
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