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The Army Paradox: Leader and Follower Education
Author(s) -
Thomas Ted,
Berg Paul
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
new directions for student leadership
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.189
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2373-3357
pISSN - 2373-3349
DOI - 10.1002/yd.20403
Subject(s) - followership , courage , moral courage , doctrine , public relations , military personnel , leader development , psychology , political science , management , engineering ethics , sociology , pedagogy , law , engineering , economics
Abstract The United States Air Force and the Army's Command and General Staff School use case studies to educate students about their responsibilities to exercise moral courage and effective followership in their military units. This chapter examines followership training and education at different levels within the US Army, both in professional military education schools, as well as in doctrine. We contrast the hierarchical relationships of military organizations and cultures with the need to empower and trust followers. We conclude with instructions on applying the methods the military uses to develop effective followers and provide recommendations for further improvement.