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May also involve self-paced student instruction without benefit of access to an instructor; (for
example, correspondence programs).
full-spectrum operations
The Army's operational concept. Army forces combine offensive, defensive, and stability or
civil support operations simultaneously as part of an interdependent joint force to seize, retain,
and exploit the initiative, accepting prudent risk to create opportunities to acheve decisive
results. They employ synchronized action - lethal and nonlethal - proportional to the mission and
is formed by a thorough understanding of all variables of the operational environment. Mission
command that conveys intent and an appreciation of all aspects of the situation guides the
adaptive use of Army forces (FM 3-0).
functional courses
Courses designed to qualify leaders, Soldiers, and DA civilians for assignment to duty positions
that require specific functional skills and knowledge.
institutional Army
Those organizations and activities that generate and sustain trained, ready, and available forces
to meet the requirements of the National Military Strategy and support the geographic
commander in the performance of the full spectrum of military operations; and administer
executive responsibilities in accordance with public law.
instructor contact hours
Manpower workload factor that represents one faculty and/or instructor work hour devoted to
conducting training and education. The ICH for each lesson is related to optimum class size and
computed by multiplying the number of academic hours times the number of student groups,
times the number of instructors required per group.
lifelong learning
Individual lifelong choice to actively and overtly pursue knowledge, the comprehension of ideas,
and the expansion of depth in any area to progress beyond a known state of development and
competency.
operational adaptability
The ability to shape conditions and respond effectively to changing threat and situations with
appropriate, flexible, and timely actions.
program of instruction
A requirements document that covers a course and/or phase. Provides a general description of
the course content, the duration of instruction, the methods of instruction, and the delivery
techniques; lists resources required to conduct peacetime and mobilization training.
self-efficacy
An individual’s confidence in the ability to succeed at a task or to reach a goal.
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