The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States
Army under Contract No. DASWOI-96-C-0004.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Winkler, John D., 1953
Army distance learning and personnel readiness I John D. Winkler, Henry A.
Leonard, Michael G. Shanley.
p.cm.
“MR-1389. ”
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 0-8330-3040-X
I. Military education-United States. 2. Distance education-United States. 3.
United States. Army -Personnel management. 4. United States. Army Operational readiness. I.
Leonard, Henry A. II. Shanley, Michael G., 1947–.

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