The Army Publishing Directorate (APD) is at the center of the U.S. military knowledge ecosystem. It publishes works that are of immense benefit to the diverse military personnel and a broad audience of readers beyond the military field. The importance of the APD’s website to the target audience is so vast that this paper aims only to sketch the main ways through which the website impacts cadets and future army leaders. In this context, the term “cadet” implies to students as cadets are not required to have prior experience, however, “future army leaders” imply professionals as they often are required to have a practical background before being assigned a leadership position.
A website is an essential tool for both cadets and future army leaders as it can be used for both research and potential employment positions. When it comes to research, it enhances growth in knowledge of the field among cadets as it exposes them to basic and most important topics in the military sphere. Cadets must prosper in not only the physical aspect of military training but also the academic aspect. On the other hand, in relation to future army leaders, the publications provide critical resources in getting a handle on the most important topics and questions being pursued in the military field.
According to the Army Publishing Directorate, publications covering the administrative, technical and equipment, doctrine and training, engineering, and medical departments are presented. All this technical and tactical knowledge is essential to any individual aspiring to lead and direct others. Army leaders are expected to provide direction to accomplish missions through the fulfillment of the organization’s standards. Therefore, through reading the publications on the website, they become well-versed with the criteria for various activities pertaining to their department.
Work Cited
Army Publishing Directorate. Army Publishing Directorate, 2019. Web.