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Continuing historical education for serving officers

A short answer endorses continuing history education for officers and connects it with understanding why professional methods developed.

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Should military organisations provide continuing education in history for serving officers?

Short answer

Yes. Continuing historical education should remain part of an officer's professional development.

Notes

Serving officers should continue studying history throughout their careers. The preceding discussion links historical context with understanding the purpose of established methods instead of applying them mechanically. No syllabus, frequency, or delivery model is proposed.