Air Assault! Applying Learning Science to Army Skill and Knowledge Acquisition

To ensure force readiness, soldiers in the U.S. Army must acquire critical knowledge and skills at an incredible rate. They are expected to retain and recall this knowledge throughout their careers not only in garrison environments but also in austere, high-stakes, and stressful conditions. As time and resources available for training and education are constrained, it is imperative to optimize these activities using all the resources available to the Army.