While there are numerous qualitative studies exploring civilian experiences in continuing professional education programs, there is a dearth of research on the professional military education (PME) system. These systems, which sustain continuing education and professional development for over two million active and reserve members of the military, are navigated in a myriad of different ways depending on the branch of service, active or reserve status, and ability to go to resident PME courses vice using an online format. This study, using a narrative inquiry framework explores the lived experience of seven reserve staff non‐commissioned officers (SNCO) as they navigate the PME process. Through the process of narrative meaning‐making, administrators and advocates of varying backgrounds are able to imagine how PME might be navigated in unique contexts and what it means to support those engaging in PME.

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海军陆战队预备役中的专业军事教育：叙事探究

虽然有许多定性研究探索继续职业教育计划中的平民经验，但缺乏关于专业军事教育（PME）系统的研究。这些系统为超过200万现役和预备役军人提供持续的教育和专业发展，并根据服务部门，现役或预备役身份以及参加居民PME课程的能力，以多种不同的方式进行导航。副使用在线格式。这项研究采用叙述性询问框架，探索了7名预备役人员士官在PME流程中的生活经验。通过叙事意义的创造，