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blended learning
Combines face-to-face classroom methods with technology delivered instruction that can be
delivered either in a resident or nonresident environment to form an integrated instructional
approach.
campaign of learning
An integrating process that focuses learning on critical operational issues, identifies for the
community priority army warfighting challenges and questions to be answered, reduces
unnecessary redundancies across learning activities (with joint, capabilities needs assessments,
studies, wargames, and others), be adaptable to support quick-turn assessments, and adopt senior
leader investment and approval.
capabilities based assessment
The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System analysis process; answers several
key questions for the validation authority prior to their approval: define the mission; identify
capabilities required; determine the attributes and standards of the capabilities; identify gaps;
assess operational risk associated with the gaps; prioritize the gaps; identify and assess potential
nonmateriel solutions; provide recommendations for addressing the gaps.
cloud computing
Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to
computers and other devices on demand.
collective training
Training, in either institutions or units that prepares cohesive teams and units to accomplish their
combined arms and service missions throughout full-spectrum operations.
competency
A cluster of related knowledge and skills that affect a major part of an individual’s job (a role or
responsibility), that correlates with performance on the job, that can be measured against
accepted standards and that can be improved via training and development.
counterinsurgency
Those military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a
government to defeat insurgency (DOD, NATO).
decentralization
The dispersion or distribution of functions and powers, specifically the delegation of power from
a central authority to regional and local authorities; process of dispersing decisionmaking
governance.
distributed learning
Delivery of standardized individual, collective, and self-development training to soldiers and DA
civilians, units, and organizations at the right place and time through the use of multiple means
and technology; may involve student-instructor interaction in real time (for example, via twoway
audio and video television) and non-real time (for example, via computer-based training).
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