Distance Learning

<p>Educating and training its military personnel is an enormous challenge for the Air Force Reserve for three reasons. First there are too many training requirements and not enough time to accomplish them. Second the availability of part time reservists to attend resident courses is constrained. Third accessibility to resident courses is limited even when reservists can find time to attend. Since a military member's knowledge and skill translate directly into combat capability and readiness resolving these training problems is a great concern among senior leaders within the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). Distance learning can provide the solution. The fundamental concept of distance learning is that 'students and teachers are separated by distance and sometimes by time.' This aspect of distance learning is especially relevant for over 73000 part time Air Force reservists. Distance learning can provide the flexibility and control these members require to accomplish education and training without impacting their family lives or civilian jobs. The Air Force Reserve is currently taking advantage of some USAF distance learning courses however the Air Force Reserve needs to take distance learning further than where it has gone and where it is going in the active Air Force. Reservists need distance learning capabilities that provide training anytime and anywhere. This paper proposes that the AFRC work in partnership with the Air Force Distance Learning Office (AFDLO) to develop a new vision and strategic plan for implementing a Total Force Distance Learning System. It presents an in depth look at the Air Force Reserve's training problems their detrimental effects and some partial solutions. The current USAF distance learning strategy is examined for relevance and adequacy in meeting the reserves' needs. Recommendations for the AFRC to reshape and revitalize the current USAF distance learning strategy are put forward.--Abstract.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>