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Army Distance Learning
Potential for Reducing Shortages in Army Enlisted Occupations
This report examines ways in which distance learning can help the Army more quickly alleviate active component manpower shortages in under strength military occupations. The analysis finds that distance learning can enable faster completion of reclassification training, faster completion of professional development courses, and more efficient forms of skill training, depending on the nature of the course materials selected for instruction via distance learning. The analysis addresses the costs and benefits of these potential changes as well as potential implementation problems that could raise costs or reduce benefits.
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Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One:
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two:
The Problem of Personnel Shortages for Readiness PDF
Chapter Three:
An Approach to Analyzing Appropriate DL-Based Army Strategies for Alleviating Personnel Shortages PDF
Chapter Four:
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Reclassification Training PDF
Chapter Five:
How DL Can Improve the Effectiveness of Cross-Training and MOS Consolidation PDF
Chapter Six:
How DL Can Accelerate the Pace of Professional Development Training PDF
Chapter Seven:
Conclusions PDF
Appendix A:
Measuring the Effects of DL-Based and Non-DL-Based Strategies on Shortages PDF
Appendix B:
Length of Reclassification Courses Under Distance Learning PDF
References PDF
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