More Information on Readiness Initiatives:
DoD Training Transformation (T2) -The Department’s vision for Training Transformation is to provide dynamic, capabilities-based training for the Department of Defense in support of national security requirements across the full spectrum of service, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operations. For more information: DoD’s Training Transformation Initiative
DoD Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) - The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), is a collaborative effort between government, industry and academia to establish a new distributed learning environment that permits the interoperability of learning tools and course content on a global scale. ADL's vision is to provide access to the highest quality education and training, tailored to individual needs, delivered cost-effectively anywhere and anytime. For more information: DoD’s Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative
Reports, Strategic and Implementation Plans:
Defense Science Board Task Force Reports
• Training for Future Conflict
• Training Superiority and Training Surprise
DoD’s Training Transformation Initiative
• DoD Strategic Plan
• DoD Implementation Plan and Memo
DoD’s Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative
• DoD Strategic Plan
• DoD Implementation Plan
Range Sustainment Initiative
• DoD Report to the Congress: Implementation of the Department of Defense Training Range Comprehensive Plan
News, Press & Publications:
“Joint Training Analysts Expect to Submit Some Findings by Month's End”
Inside the Pentagon
Article by John T. Bennett
March 2004
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"Training: Transformation in Action"
Military Training & Simulation News (MT&SN)
January 2004 (Vol. 6 Issue 1)
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"Jointness Vital in Transforming Training"
American Forces Press Service
Article by K.L. Vantran
March 3, 2004
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"Transforming Training...Revolutionizing Warfighter Readiness"
(Cover Story w/ Dr. Paul W. Mayberry)
Military Training Technology (www.kerriganmedia.com)
2003-(Volume 8, Issue 4)
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"Joint National Training Capability: First Event Begins January '04"
I/ITSEC 03 Daily
National Training Systems Association (NTSA)
December 1, 2003
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"DOD, Services in "Urgent" Embrace of Virtual Training"
Sea Power Magazine
Article by Hunter Keeter
December 1, 2003
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"Services Cope with Demand for Joint Training"
National Defense
November 2003
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“Military Just Wants to Train for War in Peace”
USA TODAY
Article by Andrew Bridges
October 2003
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"Undersecretary Says 'Sooner Rather Than Later' for Joint National"
American Forces Press Service
July 11, 2003
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"DoD: Forces Must Fight As One"
Federal Computer Week
July 10, 2003
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"Training Together; Fighting Together"
Training and Simulation Journal
June/July 2003
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"Like Pushing a Rope"
MS&T (Military Simulation & Training) Journal
Article by Tom Slear
Issue 6/2003
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"Doing It Jointly" (Editorial Comment)
MS&T (Military Simulation & Training) Journal
May 2003
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“Reaching Out After Five Years; Advanced Distributed Learning Moves Beyond Developing Standards”
Training and Simulation Journal
Article by Dr. Robert Wisher
April/May 2003
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“Joint National Training Capability: The Next Wave in Transformation”
Inside the Pentagon
Article by Keith J. Costa
February 20, 2003
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