professional military education

“The Only Problem with the Operations Planning Process is that We Don’t Use It!”: Why this Argument is Invalid

SWJED — Tue, 28 May 2019 17:37:32 +0000

“The Only Problem with the Operations Planning Process is that We Don’t Use It!”: Why this Argument is Invalid SWJED Tue, 05/28/2019 - 1:37pm

Over the years I have heard time and again the argument made that “the only problem with the operations planning process is that we don’t use it!” Often this argument is made at a staff college by some “greybeard” or other, although I have also heard it made by other less venerable staff and on occasion even by students of such institutions. It is usually offered as a reason why no reform, change, or update is required to whichever operations planning process is under discussion.

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Military Perspectives and Interests in an Expanding Online Learning Environment

SWJED — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:46:48 +0000

Military Perspectives and Interests in an Expanding Online Learning Environment SWJED Mon, 10/15/2018 - 12:46am

Exploring the expansion of the online learning model, this article examines how this expansion has influenced the military student. Looking at the online and for profit expansion and ensuing lull, the underlying reasoning for declining enrollment, increasing attrition, and non-completion rates among these schools are explored.

Applying a Generalised Strategic Thinking Model to ADF Joint Professional Military Education

SWJED — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:37:17 +0000

Applying a Generalised Strategic Thinking Model to ADF Joint Professional Military Education SWJED Thu, 06/14/2018 - 12:37am

There is a clear requirement for the development of strategic thinking in modern militaries that is not being addressed by the JPME continuum. This short article proposes a generalised model that frames the development of strategic thinking through a deliberate pedagogy and a suggested set of activities is provided.

So, You Want to be a Professor of Military Science

SWJED — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:37:10 +0000

So, You Want to be a Professor of Military Science SWJED Fri, 01/19/2018 - 12:37am

An intimate insight into the operating environment of the Army’s largest commissioning source.

History & The Military Professional

SWJED — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:09:16 +0000

History & The Military Professional SWJED Mon, 10/23/2017 - 12:09am

Studying military history affords military professionals the opportunity to identify lessons that apply to operational environments and develop a deeper understanding of their profession.

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Acting in the Human Domain, but Educating for the Physical Domains

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Acting in the Human Domain, but Educating for the Physical Domains Peter J. Munson Mon, 06/17/2013 - 3:30am

Today SOF are being asked to do more than ever before and with increasingly vague and hubristic-sounding missions and concepts. New paradigms are needed.

Back to the Basics: Chess, Poker & the Future of Warfare

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Back to the Basics: Chess, Poker & the Future of Warfare Peter J. Munson Mon, 06/03/2013 - 3:30am

Shared sacrifice often leads to innovative solutions that make operations more efficient. This requires openness to bottom-up communication.

JPME: The Need for Foresight

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:31:00 +0000

JPME: The Need for Foresight Peter J. Munson Fri, 05/24/2013 - 3:31am

Integrating strategic foresight tools into Joint Professional Military Education curricula will help develop an appreciation for the nonlinearity, complexity, and uncertainty of the global environment.

The JPME Saga of Joe Etudiant

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The JPME Saga of Joe Etudiant Peter J. Munson Mon, 04/01/2013 - 3:30am

What happened to the sports college?

Developing Joint Force Leaders for Globally Integrated Operations

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Developing Joint Force Leaders for Globally Integrated Operations

The Joint Force requires culturally “savvy” leaders capable of developing a global perspective, able to synthesize diverse viewpoints, and with the ability to collaborate across a range of cultures.

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professional military education

“The Only Problem with the Operations Planning Process is that We Don’t Use It!”: Why this Argument is Invalid

Military Perspectives and Interests in an Expanding Online Learning Environment

Applying a Generalised Strategic Thinking Model to ADF Joint Professional Military Education

So, You Want to be a Professor of Military Science

History & The Military Professional

Acting in the Human Domain, but Educating for the Physical Domains

Back to the Basics: Chess, Poker & the Future of Warfare

JPME: The Need for Foresight

The JPME Saga of Joe Etudiant

Developing Joint Force Leaders for Globally Integrated Operations

Developing Joint Force Leaders for Globally Integrated Operations

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