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Cultural awareness and the US military advisor in the Arab Middle East : a phenomenological study Gerard Kolaski

By: Publication details: Phoenix : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, c2015.Description: ix, 425 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9783659441660
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 650 KO CU
Online resources: Summary: This qualitative phenomenological study explored the experiences of 22 active duty and retired U.S. Air Force officers at an Arab Gulf State military airbase working with Arab military counterparts to understand how differences in culture affect the working relationship. Research participants included advisors, instructors, or liaisons from four organisations executing U.S. military security cooperation and assistance goals. The study may have applicability for other service members who work with Arab or Muslim allies. Findings show that to work effectively with Arab counterparts, advisors require abilities in three key functions: 1) adapting, 2) relating and 3) influencing. Recommendations include the need for more appropriate cultural awareness preparatory training as well as need for maintaining closer working relationships with Arab counterparts. Recommendations also encourage U.S. military leaders and services to improve selection, support, and recognition of advisors because of their key role in executing U.S. security cooperation and assistance objectives. Study results also show a greater need to include Arab counterparts in U.S. training and exchange opportunities.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 650 KO CU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Oct2019 T0062539

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the experiences of 22 active duty and retired U.S. Air Force officers at an Arab Gulf State military airbase working with Arab military counterparts to understand how differences in culture affect the working relationship. Research participants included advisors, instructors, or liaisons from four organisations executing U.S. military security cooperation and assistance goals. The study may have applicability for other service members who work with Arab or Muslim allies. Findings show that to work effectively with Arab counterparts, advisors require abilities in three key functions: 1) adapting, 2) relating and 3) influencing. Recommendations include the need for more appropriate cultural awareness preparatory training as well as need for maintaining closer working relationships with Arab counterparts. Recommendations also encourage U.S. military leaders and services to improve selection, support, and recognition of advisors because of their key role in executing U.S. security cooperation and assistance objectives. Study results also show a greater need to include Arab counterparts in U.S. training and exchange opportunities.

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