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liberal arts field is most relevant for establishing the
broad base of knowledge and building the critical
and creative thinking skills that effective strategic
planners require. Degrees in economics, international relations, political science, history, strategic
studies, security studies, and others that provide a
window into a complex and diverse world are ideally suited for strategic planning.
Augmenting the university education with professional coursework that addresses military problems at the strategic level is important to ensure
that the development does not become a purely
academic exercise. Most full-time doctoral programs involve two years of coursework conducted
during the fall and spring semesters, which leaves
the summers free for other academic and developmental opportunities. To ensure the advanced
civil schooling serves a practical military purpose,
ASP3 will use the summer to deliver coursework
and practical exercises focused on strategic history, theory, systems, issues, and planning.
Finally, the third component, the holistic management of an ASP3 officer’s career, will allow the
Army and nation to maximize the benefit of the
program. Within the context of a 20- to 30-year
career, there are conditions that must be satisfied
to keep officers competitive for promotion among
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