Canadian Defence Academy Research Paper: Cognitive Resilience and Cognitive Superiority in the CAF Context

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This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the scope, deliverables, and requirements for examining cognitive resilience and cognitive superiority as components of military effectiveness, decision-making, adaptation, and leader development to inform Professional Military Education (PME) and Professional Development (PD). The National Security Institute seeks an academic assessment of cognitive resilience and cognitive superiority concepts to support PME, PD, and leader development initiatives across the Defence Team.

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