Evaluation Of The Us Army Training And Doctrine Command Tradoc Warrior Transition Course Wtc

"This report presents an assessment of the Warrior Transition Course (WTC) training program, which is designed to provide initial entry training under the Blue to Green (B2G) recruiting program. The analysis was performed by ARI at the request of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The assessment had four objectives: (1) provide a detailed overview of the WTC program and its participants, (2) prepare electronic databases of survey data, (3) conduct a comparative analysis of WTC and basic combat training (BCT), and (4) provide results of the assessment to include recommendations. A case study method was used and input was gathered through observations, interviews, surveys, and documentation reviews. Ten specific findings about the course were provided along with selected recommendations. The findings were as follows: (1) most WTC attendees were prior service, not transfers on active duty; (2) BCT and WTC were not comparable activities; (3) there was significant Soldier dissatisfaction in WTC; (4) Soldiers were not accurately informed about WTC prior to attendance; (5) physical demands predominate WTC issues; (6) WTC was too short; (7) leadership training was a concern; (8) administrative issues detracted from training; (9) use of Drill Sergeants was controversial; and (10) WTC will change when the course is transferred."--DTIC.