CHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSION

The key to a successful PD Program at the unit and formation levels is output. Command Teams must be able to identify and measure progress. The Command Team is responsible for implementing the essence of the Canadian Army Modernization Strategy which strongly encourages non-formal PME. The Unit Command Team Course (UCTC) and the Formation Command Team Session (FCTS) must internalize the essence of CAO 24-14. Command Teams need to remain cognizant of the fact that education is not training, and non-formal PME must be interesting. It is important to remember that whatever non-formal PME you implement, it must be achievable. Therefore, conduct your program efficiently while avoiding the tendency to over-simplify subjects. Finally, Command Teams need to seriously consider ways to incentivize non-formal PME.