Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives are surfacing daily and at an increasing rate. The Department of Defense (DoD) can become a Learning Organization by using many of these KM synthetic solutions in the 21^st century. To become a Learning Organization, the DoD needs to implement integrated KM using knowledge bases, KM tools and change management processes, rather than merely implementing information technology approaches. There are indications that individual Services are already moving in that direction. The Navy is "committed to a broad KM effort." (Natter, Feb 99) The other Services are beginning to focus on what KM can do for them as well, particularly in the area of training. To make this transition smoothly, clear definitions of knowledge, knowledge processes, and knowledge management are needed. The author proposes two key paradigm shifts, including Metalevel thinking that dictate new KM methods capable of being embedded in, and benefit to, the entire learning organization culture. This leads to distinct understanding of the impact KM will have on training, as the new framework for all future training. The other new knowledge paradigm, besides metalevel thinking, "the best knowledge to the right person at just the right time," has emerged from the ongoing KM activities. Use of the KM lexicon, and philosophy, allows further analysis of alternative KM approaches in the light of their unique training and knowledge transfer needs.