The shortage of officers with foreign language skills has long been
a problem in the U.S. military and other agencies, but since the
war in Iraq began, the President and Congress have directed the
Defense Department, State Department, Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA) and other agencies to increase the numbers of foreign
language speakers in their workforce. Many efforts are underway,
but it will take a comprehensive approach to address short and
long-term needs. A brief examination of the historical context will
help explain the current problem and what approaches might be taken
by the Department of Defense (DoD). Organizations faced with
language skill shortfalls typically use one or a combination of
three approaches to fill the need: recruitment, training and
technology. While this paper will provide some information on
training efforts, the primary focus is on recruitment efforts and
recommendations for the Air Force, DoD and other federal agencies.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2012 |
First published: |
December 2012 |
Authors: |
Maureen B. Higgins
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 3mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
48 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-39544-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-288-39544-2 |
Barcode: |
9781288395446 |
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