Cross-Cultural Awareness. Concept.

摘要

It is paramount to know and understand the local culture, not only from a descriptive approach (superficial), but also from a deeper perspective, so as to comprehend the dynamics and causes of local behaviors, attitudes and emotions, to be ultimately able to predict further reactions. Moreover, in these contexts it is also crucial to be cognizant of how the Coalition Forces' culture is perceived by the local population/actors in Theatre. In addition to this concept of 'Cross-Cultural Awareness (CCA), MNE 6 has produced three handbooks and guidebooks containing various principles and best practices to improve CCA; Guidebook for commanders and military staffs to incorporate cultural issues into operations; Hand-book on how to interact in Operations with local population; How to incorporate CCA into syllabus/curricula and training programs.