Operational Culture

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• Identify elements of the dominant culture in each of the world’s major regions

• Explain the importance of regional and cultural awareness in a joint environment

• Explain how non-state actors influence world regions and military operations

Lesson Intent:

This lesson is designed to introduce students to the dominant cultures in major world regions and the importance of cultural awareness in a joint environment. This lesson also introduces the students to the impact of violent extremist organizations and non-state actors.

This lesson is derived from the regional and operational culture objectives from CJCSI 1805.01C. 

Student Preparation:

Read Combating the Influence of Non-State Organizations' Deep Reach, section Defining the Violent Non-State Organization (pgs. 9-16). 

Complete Student Reading

Lesson References:

AFCLC Guide to Principles of Culture and Cross-Cultural Communication.

CJCSI 1805.01C, 1 November 2021, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy. 

Fogarty, Patricia. Skill Development Using the OODA Loop. 

Palaghia, Rita. 2017. Cross-Cultural Competence – Unity Factor or Challenge in The Multinational Operational Environment. Strategic impact, no. 64/65: pgs. 66–74. 

Sundquist, Victor. 2013. Combating the Influence of Non-State Organizations' Deep Reach. 

Air University, AFCLC Field Guides.

AFCLC Cross-Cultural Competence Fact Sheet