Contents
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DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................... ii
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................... iv
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1
Background and Definitions..........................................................................................2
Purpose ..........................................................................................................................4
Scope and Limitations ...................................................................................................4
Significance of Study.....................................................................................................4
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE .....................................................................................6
The Importance of Innovative Problem Solving ...........................................................7
Problem Solving and Leadership...................................................................................9
Acquisition of Problem Solving Knowledge and Skills..............................................11
OFFICER PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION................................................19
Continuum of Education..............................................................................................19
Squadron Officer College (SOC) ..........................................................................20
Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) .............................................................22
Air War College (AWC)........................................................................................23
ANALYSIS........................................................................................................................24
Research Questions......................................................................................................24
Are USAF Officer PME Curricula Offering Innovative Strategies for
Solving Problems? ...........................................................................................24
Along the PME Continuum, Is There A Difference In What Is Offered In
Each School And Is It Appropriate For The Level Of The Officer‘s
Experience?......................................................................................................26
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................29
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................32
BIBLIOGRAPHY..............................................................................................................33
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