Insights from the Leading Edge of Military Education
The Department of Distance Learning is committed to advancing the profession of arms through rigorous scholarship and innovative educational research. Our faculty and staff contribute to the broader military education community by publishing cutting-edge work on distance learning methodologies, leadership development, operational art, and professional military education.
Academic Articles & Journal Publications
"Driving PME Transformation for the Total Force: CGSS's Modernization of the ADL Common Core"
Small Wars Journal (February 16, 2026)
Authors: Thomas A. Crowson, Brian Lust, Cherry Lust, Michael Mathews, Jeffrey Kilgo, Andrew Harvey, John Schatzel, & James Wiggins
An examination of CGSC's comprehensive redesign of the Asynchronous Distance Learning Common Core (ADL-CC) program. This article details how the College reduced course length from 36 to 12 months while introducing a scaffolded, multimodal curriculum aligned with modern warfighting requirements. The transformation accelerates the production of MEL 4 qualified officers, enhances operational relevance, and ensures greater accessibility for Active Duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve officers, strengthening the Army's cognitive edge for large-scale and multidomain operations.
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Media & Commentary
"Driving PME Transformation for the Total Force: CGSS Modernizes Distance Learning Common Core"
Army.mil News (March 11, 2026)
By Jessica Brushwood, CGSC Public Affairs Office
An in-depth look at how the Command and General Staff School is revolutionizing professional military education delivery for the Total Force. This feature article explores the strategic vision, implementation challenges, and far-reaching impacts of the ADL-CC modernization effort.
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