![]() ![]() That doesn't sound very impressive to me, considering a lot of people take 3 years of a university class in a language and come out with a very low level, especially for category 5 languages. What jumped out to me is that one of the speakers equated it to "three years of university study". So I guess people's mileage varies in terms of the levels that come out of this, or maybe it varies by level, or by language. At any rate nowhere close to the 'near native' level that person speaks about in the video. To give you an idea, they were at about level 4 of 6 in the Korean test-taking system (whatever it is, topik or something), which I remember feeling rather low for that much time spent on it (in contrast you can finish up to the highest level in about 60 weeks of study in a Korean language institute, at around 4 hours a day). I will say though that those graduates of this school in the Korean programme that I have met (already maybe 10 years ago) did not necessarily have the highest of levels. I've always liked the idea of this type of immersive, super-intensive and long language learning, and like quite a few others I'm sure, have daydreamed about getting to attend without having to join the armed forces. Central, European, and Africa Commands and the State Department.Leurre wrote:Thanks for sharing. Mission Essential executes prime contracts with numerous Intelligence Community members, as well as with the U.S. Miller, is a trusted partner to the Defense and Intelligence Communities, and a leading provider of language and cultural advisory services, intelligence analysis and operations support, ISR solutions and technology, and cyberspace superiority. Army SOF veteran and current Chairman Gregory K. This panel is a part of a larger webinar series, Mission Essential Conversations: A SITREP to trending matters of language and intel affairs. “To do that, we have to be culturally aware, culturally knowledgeable, and, whether we can speak a language or not, have the cultural respect that comes with developing relationships and living and working with our friends, partners, and allies.” “I really think it’s important for us not to focus on Russia and China, but to focus on the areas where we might meet – Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe,” said Maxwell. ![]() Maxwell, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and 30-year veteran of special forces and the Army, discussed the need for cultural understanding, cultural awareness, and cultural respect as it relates to the national security strategy. They are the difference between operating effectively and operating incompetently,” said Milburn. “Language and culture have implications that go far beyond simple communication. He emphasized the importance of strong leadership and examining our own culture to then better understand foreign cultures. Milburn drew from his many years with the Marines, where he worked in infantry and Special Forces, providing many real-life examples from his tours in Iraq. Kershner, who spent more than 27 years of active service in the infantry and Special Forces, posed thoughtful questions to the panel about language, culture, linguists, the future of AI in the military, and special forces’ role in great power competition. A recording of the interview was livestreamed via YouTube on June 17.Īll the panel participants have extensive Special Forces backgrounds and utilized linguists often during their time in the service. ![]() The group discussed in-depth cultural intelligence, understanding the human element in linguistics, and many other topics vital to USSOCOM today. He was joined by panelists Colonel Andy Milburn, United States Marine Corps (R), and Colonel Dave Maxwell U.S. Herndon, Virginia, June, 19, 2020 – On June 5, 2020, Mission Essential hosted a virtual panel, SOF Experience with Linguists: Understanding and Navigating the Human Domain, moderated by Colonel Mike Kershner, US Army Special Forces (R). The discussion was moderated Colonel Mike Kershner, US Army Special Forces (R) and panelists Colonel Andy Milburn, United States Marine Corps (R), and Colonel Dave Maxwell U.S. FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE/EMBARGO: 19 June 2020 ![]()
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