Designing Cultural Training and Education for Non-resident PME

摘要

In his April 2005 guidance message, Marine Corps Commandant General Michael Hagee stated, 'We train and educate our Marines to think independently and act aggressively, with speed and initiative, and to exploit the advantages of cultural understanding.' Warfare in the current operating environment has substantiated this statement, demonstrating that all Marines, regardless of rank, will be required to make decisions at the tactical level that may have strategic implications. Such recent events as the Abu Ghraib Prison scandal and the retaking of Fallujah have focused increased attention on the individual actions of today's warfighters. As a result cultural education and training has become vital in arming our Marines with the necessary skills to make crucial decisions on the battlefield.