Monday, April 28, 2008

Seeking a DoD contract [updated]

Scope of work:
To provide skills- and knowledge-based curriculum elements to enhance training of newly reconstituted "national" armies in countries the U.S. is trying to rebuild.

Such curriculum elements to include
Comprehensive history of the country, with emphasis on past glories and enduring contributions to world civilization;

Detailed biographies of historical national heroes;

Famous battles fought on the nation's soil throughout history.
The intent of these curriculum elements is to instill a sense of "nation" and "nationalism" in the targeted audience. If a country's reconstituted military, under U.S. leadership, is to become the core of a new nation, that military ought be given a sense that it is fighting for something. Some attempt to instill national pride in our chosen instrument ought be made.
Yeah - the proposal needs some work, but I think the basic idea is sound.

With a couple of historians and educators on the payroll, and my real experience developing focused curricula in industry, this oughta be worth at least $1M. [note: 'update' was to redefine experience of my team - PhD historians aren't really required, as originally spec'd. I've friends & relatives with graduate degrees in history, and considerable teaching experience. I believe my team to be fully competitive!]

Now, how do I sell it to DoD?

Any help would be appreciated.

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