Cross-Cultural Competence for Special Operations … Competence for Special Operations Forces (SOF):...
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NAVSPECWARCOM
Cross-Cultural Competence for Special Operations Forces (SOF): Curriculum Design and Development
Presented by:
Mr. Clay Leishman, LREC Program Manager NAVSPECWARCOM
In Cooperation with:
361 Interactive & Diplomatic Language Services
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AgendaCross-Cultural Competence for SOF• Background
• Approach• Curriculum Design
• Preparation and Research
• Outcome and Objectives
• Content and Activities
• Pilot and Revisions
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Conclusions
• Questions
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Background
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BackgroundLREC Requirements• 2009 SOCOM published LREC requirements defining how Operators
need to be able to apply LREC competencies in SOF missions.
• 2010-2013 All SOCOM components conduct LREC needs assessments
• 2013 SOCOM published SOF Operating Concept and Vision 20/20 which further emphasized the unique LREC needs of SOF
• 2016 SOCOM commissions Regional Capability Study as initial step in developing a SOF-specific competency model for LREC
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BackgroundLREC Operational NeedLREC operational needs as specified by ADM Olsen Memo (2009), the SOCOM Operating Concept, and Vision 20/20:
• “Ability to communicate directly with indigenous in our highest priority operating areas.”
• “Improved counterpart relations.”
• “Enhanced operational capability at the unit level resulting from a decreased dependence on interpretation/translation by non-SOF linguists.”
• “Increased level of cultural sensitive/knowledge that contributes to situational awareness, safety and security.”
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BackgroundLREC Project GoalsNSW project goal was to develop a culture-general, Cross-Cultural Competence (3C) course for Special Operations Forces (SOF) that is:
• Scientifically sound and research-based
• Operationally-focused and relevant
• Hands-on, interactive, and engaging
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Approach
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ApproachCurriculum Design
Preparation & Research
Course Outcome & Objectives
Course Content & Activities
Pilot & Revisions
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ApproachResponsibilities of Participants
NSW
• Host Teams
• Coordinate Interviews
• Provide Content
• QC
361
• Project Management
• Assemble Core Team
• Deliverables
• QC
DLS
• Content Development
• Materials Development
• Curriculum Expertise
• QC
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ApproachCore Team
Cultural AnthropologyCurriculum Development
Cognitive Science
NSW Operations
NSW LREC Program
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ApproachPreparation and Research
Existing 3C Courses
3C Models & Research
NSW Needs Assessment
DoD Guidance
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ApproachOutcomes and Objectives
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ApproachOutcomes and Objectives
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ApproachOutcomes and Objectives
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ApproachContent and Activities
Unpacked Objectives• Students will know• Students will understand • Students will be able to
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ApproachContent and Activities
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ApproachContent and Activities
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ApproachContent and Activities
Videos + Discussion
Training Village ScenariosInteractive Group Activities
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ApproachPilot and Revisions
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COURSE SCHEDULESQT
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WEDNESDAYTUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY
Principles of Persuasion
and Influence
PE 3:VE NEG
Execution, Debrief
PE 5: Planning
Negotiation Basics
Embassy Brief
PE 4: GOV’T NEG
Planning, Execution,
Debrief
HW Review: Op
Cultural Model
PE 3: VE NEG
Planning
PE 5: ISO
Execution
PE 7:FINAL NEG
Planning, Execution
PE 6: Cmdr Brief
Planning & Exec.
Debrief and Wrap-Up
Course Evaluation
PE 1: ISO
Stereotypes &
Impression Mngmnt
Characteristics of
United States Culture
Experiences in Cross-
Cultural Environments,
Course Rules
Course Overview
Indirect & Non-Verbal
Communication
Communication Skills
Sensemaking
Dimensions of Culture
Perspective Taking
HW #1
Islam Reading & Questions
HW #2 & #3
Operational Cultural Model
& Country Comparison
HW #4
3C and ISO #5-7
Belief Systems
PE 2: ISO
Planning,
Execution, Debrief
Working with an
Interpreter
Conversational Tea
PE 2: ISO
Planning
Characteristics of
CultureCmdr. Intro
Belief Systems Prep
Insurgency and COIN
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Assessment and Evaluation
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Assessment and EvaluationStudent Assessment and Course Evaluation
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Assessment and EvaluationStudent Assessment and Course Evaluation
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Conclusions
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ConclusionsFuture Research and Next Steps
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References
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ReferencesLearner Syllabus