Find results with:

Add another field

Search by date

to

Searching collections:

Master of Military Art and Science Theses

Add or remove collections

Home Master of Military Art and Science Theses Selecting foreign languages for United States Army Special Operations Forces.

Reference URL

Rate

Save to favorites

To link to this object, paste this link in email, IM or document

To embed this object, paste this HTML in website

Selecting foreign languages for United States Army Special Operations Forces.

View Description

Download

small (250x250 max)

medium (500x500 max)

large ( > 500x500)

Full Resolution

PDF
Text

743.pdf [0.39 MB]
Link will provide options to open or save document.

File Format:
Adobe Acrobat

you wish to report:

Your comment:

Your Name:

Submit

Cancel

...

Back to top

Powered by CONTENTdm®

Rating
Collection	Master of Military Art and Science Theses
Title	Selecting foreign languages for United States Army Special Operations Forces.
Author	Sunds, Benett P.
Abstract	The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) is creating an ever-increasing role for US Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF). This fact is evident with the approved increase in Special Operations force structure in the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review. With the global nature of the current war, the demand for culturally attuned and foreign language capable Soldiers have never been higher. Dubbed “the long war,” GWOT early lessons learned identified an increased need for various foreign languages at greater proficiency levels. As the US Army component of USSOCOM has the preponderance of forces with foreign language capabilities, this study focuses on the selection method for foreign languages taught to ARSOF. This thesis’ central research question is: Is the current model or methodology for foreign language selection for ARSOF relevant and effective for the global nature of operations today and the future? This thesis examines the current methodology for foreign language selection for ARSOF, and compares that model to similar models of like purpose. History shows a tendency in SOF to react to foreign language requirements vice anticipate them. Proficiency is increasing in initial language training, and to some degree in maintaining proficiency; however, the selection process determining the languages taught receives little attention.
Keyword	United States Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF); Foreign language capabilities; Cultural awareness; Global War on Terrorism (GWOT); Military operations; Foreign Language Program; Military education; Language selection process; Civil affairs; Psychological operations (PSYOP); Foreign language skills; Communication
Series	Command and General Staff College (CGSC) MMAS thesis
Publisher	Fort Leavenworth, KS : US Army Command and General Staff College,
Date, Original	2006-06-16
Date, Digital	2006-06-16
Resource Type	Textual
Format	PDF; Adobe Acrobat Reader required; 105 p.; 395 KB.
Call number	ADA 463798
Release statement	Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)
Repository	Combined Arms Research Library
Library	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Date created	2007-03-12

Find results with:

Searching collections:

Home Master of Military Art and Science Theses Selecting foreign languages for United States Army Special Operations Forces.

Selecting foreign languages for United States Army Special Operations Forces.

File Format:

Description