The adaptive edge: introducing adaptive skills techniques to Army Special Forces

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Washburn, Matthew D.
Bandy, Michael L.
Clay, Steven D.
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2010-12Advisor
Simons, Anna
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Greenshields, Brian
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For USSOCOM to maintain its upper hand in producing “elite” Soldiers, a better understanding of current adaptive
skills training in the United States Army and their current implementation in United States Army Special Forces
Officer training program is needed. Given the current operational tempo faced by the Special Forces soldier, having
the ability to adapt to the situation at hand is paramount. History has proven that a soldier’s ability to adapt, remain
effective in all environments and perform optimally under all levels of stress is essential for military operations:
current training in adaptive skills for military applications could be improved for all U.S. Army Special Forces
soldiers. This thesis draws on current adaptive skills techniques taught at the United States Military Academy, West
Point as well as adaptive skills techniques utilized in sports psychology.
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