Innovative Perspective Taking

Consider a typical Army soldier. He’s young, he probably has not been abroad before entering the military, he has not been to college, and he is serving in very dangerous situations. He also may not have joined the military with the intention of taking on the role of peacekeeper. Yet the cultural skills he needs are crucial to the success of the US military’s missions in foreign environments. Building trust, communicating effectively, and establishing positive relationships with civilians where possible not only furthers US goals, but helps keep him alive. Our challenge is to provide him with the these skills.