Eliminations or Controlling Training Distractions in United States Army Units

This study attempts to determine how training distractions can be eliminated or controlled in combat units within an Army division. The investigation focuses on the identification and cause of training distractions and the commander's role in eliminating or controlling them. Investigation reveals that the commander cannot eliminate or control all distractions to training. Some training distractions, such as personnel shortages and limited resources, are beyond the commander's ability to eliminate or control. The commander does, however, have the ability to eliminate or control many training distractions, such as low morale and conflicting problems. A model is presented in this study to assist the commander in eliminating or controlling training distractions.