A New Form of Accountability in JPME: The Shift to Outcomes-Based Military Education

Authors

Kristin Mulready-Stone, U.S. Naval War College

Abstract

The programs responsible for teaching joint professional military education (JPME) Phases I and II are undergoing a significant transformation in demonstrating their mission fulfillment. Governed by the Officer Professional Military Education Policy (OPMEP), particularly OPMEP-F, implemented on May 15, 2020, these institutions are moving towards outcomes-based military education (OBME). Unlike previous versions, OPMEP-F requires programs to prove achievement on defined learning outcomes, marking a departure from merely demonstrating coverage of mandated content. This shift reflects a comprehensive change in validating JPME program success and ensuring graduates reach specified levels of achievement on defined learning outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Mulready-Stone, Kristin (2024) "A New Form of Accountability in JPME: The Shift to Outcomes-Based Military Education," Joint Force Quarterly: Vol. 112, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol112/iss1/5