Provides a unique resource on the development of the American military's educational efforts.
Preface Introduction Dictionary Entries Bibliography Index
WILLIAM E. SIMONS was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force, rising to Colonel rank. After teaching history at the USAF Academy, service at the Pentagon, and two years in the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense, he retired and joined the RAND Corporation where he conducted research on regional security and defense issues. His most recent books include his collaboration on The Limits of Coercive Diplomacy, 2nd ed. (1994) and Soldiers for Peace (1996).
?Of value to the collections within the military training
establishment and larger collections elsewhere emphasizing military
studies or international affairs.?-Choice
?Professional Military Education in the United States will be
valuable to all PME commands. It provides a quick shortcut for
junior officers and civilians overwhelmed by unfamiliar acronyms
and confusing references to the plethora of military educational
institutions, presenting hard-to-find historical background and a
concise summary of each institution's responsibilities and vision.
(Having it on my bookshelf will save the officers in my department
from a lot of questions I would otherwise ask them.)?-Army
History
"Of value to the collections within the military training
establishment and larger collections elsewhere emphasizing military
studies or international affairs."-Choice
"Professional Military Education in the United States will be
valuable to all PME commands. It provides a quick shortcut for
junior officers and civilians overwhelmed by unfamiliar acronyms
and confusing references to the plethora of military educational
institutions, presenting hard-to-find historical background and a
concise summary of each institution's responsibilities and vision.
(Having it on my bookshelf will save the officers in my department
from a lot of questions I would otherwise ask them.)"-Army History
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