Consider the U.S. commitment to an all-volunteer military, its global engagement in an era of persistent conflict, and evolving changes in its domestic labor market. Taken together, do they suggest the need for a new and comprehensive human capital strategy recognizing the interdependency of accessing, developing, retaining and employing talent? How might building a talent-focused strategy around this four-activity human capital model better posture the Army for success? What are the national security implications of status-quo personnel management?

Course Materials:

Army TM 101 Course Notebook – VIEW


Required Reading & Materials:

Army TM 101 Companion History Reader – VIEW
Army TM 101 Course Reader – VIEW


Companion Video(s):

Towards an Officer Corps Strategy – A Talent Focused Human Capital Model – VIEW
47th Annual U.S. Army Senior Conference – VIEW


Supplemental Materials:

Towards an Officer Corps Strategy – Interview with GEN Martin Dempsey – VIEW
Towards an Officer Corps Strategy – Interview with GEN (R) John Abizaid – VIEW
Towards an Officer Corps Strategy – Interview with GEN (R) Gordon Sullivan – VIEW