CAOCLs approaches to both Strategic Culture and the Cognitive Dimension focus on a set of values, beliefs, assumptions, norms, traditions, and modes of behavior shared by groups. What distinguishes the Strategic Culture approach, however, is that it studies a particular group of institutions and individuals - those involved in the crafting and implementation of a states security and defense strategies. While CAOCLs Cognitive Dimension learning events and educational materials are suitable for Marines of all ranks with a tactical requirement to understand a foreign culture and mindset, the Strategic Culture learning events are more appropriate for officers and SNCOs who require an operational and strategic level perspective.
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