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information technologies and data systems in a network. They must also be more capable of
understanding different cultures, while quickly adapting to different threats and conflict
scenarios. The importance of cultural awareness and the ability to build trust with various
indigenous populations may be as effective in protecting future Soldiers as does body armor. 50
d. Given the assumption that existing U.S. education models will continue to degrade, and
physical and values preparation will continue to decline, IMT must overcome negative learning
models and a lack of physical and emotional preparation that should be found in the pre-entry
civilian environment. Blended learning will be used whenever possible for skill training and
performance support applications will be introduced. Support will continue to be available to
refresh skills, or add skills sets once assigned to a unit. Training schedules in Soldier advanced
technical and basic officer training may accommodate self-paced learning and allow the learner
to make some choices in scheduling and selection of elective subjects.
e. IMT must regularly and formally evaluate the training and education provided. Required
competencies will change over time and IMT must have the agility to rapidly change training
based on lessons learned and feedback from operational units. This will require more disciplined
periodic formal reviews of training programs and methods in all areas of the training base, with a
view toward eliminating redundant, outdated, or less important training and education while
incorporating relevant tasks and instructional techniques that improve the skills and
competencies of our Soldiers and leaders.
E-3. Mid-grade level
a. NCOES.
(1) WLC. The WLC will continue to be a resident learning experience that builds
leadership skills. Simulations and learning using virtual technologies may supplant some live
training; however, the majority of the course will remain face-to-face learning that fosters
Warrior Ethos and a commitment to leading Soldiers under difficult circumstances. Some
content from WLC may shift to structured self-development and Soldiers will complete more
assessments prior to attending WLC that ensure they get the most benefit from the course.
Mandatory DA and TRADOC training requirements will decrease to avoid increasing the course
length while shortening the training day, to allow time for reflection that is necessary to
maximize the learning effect. Continuous adjustments to course length and content will be based
on the needs of the Operational Army.
(2) Advanced leader Course. The Advanced leader Course future course revisions will
closely align it with the experiences of each Soldier. Assessments will allow Soldiers to test out
of portions of the course; however, some mandatory resident face-to-face instruction will always
remain. This portion of the course is necessary to build and maintain career management field
culture as well as provide opportunities for Soldiers to learn collaboratively form their peers.
Increasingly precise assessments may also mean that course lengths may be shortened or more
content may be learned in distributed settings. Use of simulations, games, and virtual
environments will be expanded to allow more learning to occur through practice while classroom
lectures are reduced. More learning will be conducted using complex scenarios that integrate
multiple course objectives and promote critical thinking, adaptability, and problem solving.
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