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“Deep Culture” In Hybrid Peace Operations: Multidimensional Training Challenge. Robert A. Rubinstein The Maxwell School of Syracuse University Prepared for Peace? The Use and Abuse of “Culture” in Military Simulations, Training and Education 6 December 2004
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“Deep Culture” In Hybrid Peace Operations: Multidimensional Training Challenge Robert A. Rubinstein The Maxwell School of Syracuse University Prepared for Peace? The Use and Abuse of “Culture” in Military Simulations, Training and Education 6 December 2004 The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, Salve Regina University The Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University
Some Generalizations about Military-Civilian Organizational Culture Differences in Peace Operations MilitaryIGOs/NGOs * Closely controlled * Independent or semi-independent * Hierarchical * Decentralized * Well resourced * Minimally staffed * Extensive doctrine/SOPs * Few standard practices * Short term * “Long haul” * Culturally insensitive * Culturally aware * Precise, predictable * Creative, unpredictable * Highly accountable * Little accountability * Expeditionary, quick * May already be in the AO, or slow * One constituency * Multiple constituencies * Comfortable with status quo * Idealistic “change agents” * Appreciate precise tasks * Thrive on ambiguity * “Carries the flag” * IGOs usually have official status, NGOs usually no official status
“Deep” Culture and Training Challenges in Hybrid Peace Operations