Application of Computers to Learning in the Command and General Staff College: CGSC Analysis

Abstract

Abstract : A Front-end analysis was conducted to study the possibilities of expanding the use of computers in instruction at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). The CGSC is organized in five schools, one of which, Command and General Staff School (CGSS), is not formally established. The schools provide instruction to commissioned and noncommissioned officers and civilians through 4 primary course and approximately 20 short courses. The primary courses are CAS3 (Combined Arms and Services Staff School) Phase I nonresident Course, CAS3 Phase II Resident Course, CGSOC (Command and General Staff Officers Course), and SAMS (School of Advanced Military Studies). The shorter courses are primarily provided through SPD (School for Professional Development). This report presents the results of analysis of organization and cognitive level in the primary courses to provide the project team sufficient understanding of the College and enable careful consideration of the application of computers to learning in a subsequent task. Numerous opportunities for the integration of computers into the curricula were identified. This report presents the findings and recommendations of Task A of the Front-end analysis. Related reports are separately bound. The reports all have the beginning title, Application of Computers to Learning in the Command and General Staff College. (kr)