Wednesday, April 7, 2010

World Cultures 101: Cultural Training in the U.S. Military

Before the War in Afghanistan, how many people could point it out on a map? We have cultural training in place in the military, but it is tailored to our current theater. What untapped resources exist and what kind of programs can be implemented to take a proactive approach? Wouldn't it be nice if all military members trained as subject matter experts of not just a vast region, but a specific country? Moreover, wouldn't the aforementioned concept then be augmented through Wargaming when each Subject Matter Expert of particular countries come together to trouble shoot their collected region? How would this training take place, who would run it and most importantly what are the pros and cons? Let me know what you think?
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  1. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Could cultural training be incorporated into MCIA? Could the SCETC and CIW become a part of MCIA? Are there too many efforts leaning in the same direction? What about the current and past FAOs? Are they being utilized?

    Does the Marine Corps need to start recruiting those with special cultural skills out of college?

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