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For an instructional designer, the military can be a challenging and exciting field to work in. The section of this site concerning the setting of Instructional Design in the Military is intended to give you a better idea of what it is like to work as an instructional designer in this area. With luck, you may even use this site to make educational and career choices. Below you will find brief descriptions of each of the pages found in the military section of this web site:

What its Like... This section provides an overview of the major issues and challenges for instructional designers in the military community. It also gives insight to the roles and responsibilities of the instructional designers and developers who create training interventions for the military.

Q&A with an Author... Dr. Bratton-Jeffery works at the U.S. Naval Education and Training Command as an Instructional Systems Specialist. She answers questions regarding her role as an instructional designer in the Navy.

A Case Study... See first-hand instruction, designed and developed by a team of instructional designers, that is used by commanders to ensure that aircrews' proficiency is commensurate with their units' mission and that standard techniques and procedures are routinely applied.

About the Authors... We provide you with brief profile of the authors who wrote the chapter on Instructional Design in the Military. You will also have the opportunity to read about their academic and professional backgrounds.

Finding Jobs... This section will provide you with some tips on how to find civilian Instructional Design jobs in the military.

Resources... Did you know that you need a security clearance to work as an instructional designer in certain areas in the military. This section offers more information to prepare you for a job as a civilian Instructional Designer working in the Military.