The Case for an Army Stability Professional

The US Army is unprepared to occupy and stabilize territory because it does not adequately educate active-duty officers do so. One way professionalize the Army’s ability carry out military government stability operations develop functional area who can advise commanders integrate staff planning for these operations. This article analyzes case studies, doctrine, commentary envision specialized with foreign language proficiency, cultural skills, advanced academic abilities, a strong professional ethic. These would enhance competence in stabilizing achieve American policy objectives.