TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01 - TRADOC - U.S. Army

TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01This chapter introduces the operational problem that this study and the concept itself seek toaddress. It introduces the idea of a future of persistent conflict and goes on to describe theunchanging nature of conflict. It continues with a discussion of the Army as a profession and ofthe future challenges, Soldiers and all members of the Army family will face.Chapter 2 further sets the stage for the rest of the study. It identifies future trends that willaffect the human dimension. From it, the remaining chapters draw their relevance and validatethe need for change.Chapter 3 begins the discussion of the triad of the moral, physical, and cognitive componentsof Soldier and organizational development and performance with a discussion the moralcomponent. This chapter establishes the primacy of a values-based Army imbued with thewarrior spirit.Chapter 4 moves to the physical component proposing that that future Soldiers will needmore than mere physical training and fitness. It advances instead, a holistic fitness approach thattakes into account all aspects of mental, emotional, and physical well-being.Chapter 5 completes the triad with the cognitive component of Soldier development. It dealswith training and education throughout the life cycle of Soldiers as individuals, and collectivelyin units, offering that learning must continue to be a lifelong process.Chapter 6 presents a distinct treatment of the phenomena of combat and operational stress, asthey will affect the Army of the future. It postulates that persistent conflict characterized byrepeated deployments and intensive training and combat operations will continue to challenge theArmy.Chapter 7 extends the discussions in the preceding chapters to how the Army must access andretain its human capital including the Army Family. It takes into account forgoing discussions onthe operational environment, the triad of human development, and the impact of a highoperational tempo (OPTEMPO) on recruiting, developing, and retaining committed individuals.Chapter 8 addresses both the impact and the potential contributions of S&T on the Army ofthe future. It introduces advances in both materiel and social sciences that can enhance humanperformance both physically and cognitively.Chapter 9 serves as an integration chapter within this study by bringing the role of leadershipand the development of future leaders into focus. In the context of all the preceding material, theleadership chapter highlights the preeminent role of commanders and leaders at all levels incomprehending and applying all aspects of the human dimension to accomplish the Army’smission.Chapter 10 provides a summary of the concept and lays down a challenge to today’s Soldiersand leaders to take action proactively to insure that the Nation continues to invest its energy andresources in the right way to maintain and evolve the preeminent land forces of the future.11