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For Lithuania\u2019s future officers, remote education must foster not only knowledge acquisition but also decision-making, leadership, and operational readiness\u2014competencies traditionally developed in immersive, in-person environments. This study addresses these challenges by integrating System Dynamics Modelling, Contemporary Risk Management Standards (ISO 31000:2022; Dynamic Risk Management Framework), and Learning Analytics to evaluate the interdependencies among twelve critical factors influencing the system resilience and effectiveness of distance military education. Data were collected from fifteen domain experts through structured pairwise influence assessments, applying the fuzzy DEMATEL method to map causal relationships between criteria. Results identified key causal drivers such as Feedback Loop Effectiveness, Scenario Simulation Capability, and Predictive Intervention Effectiveness, which most strongly influence downstream outcomes like learner engagement, risk identification, and instructional adaptability. These findings emphasize the strategic importance of upstream feedback, proactive risk planning, and advanced analytics in enhancing operational readiness. By bridging theoretical modelling, contemporary risk governance, and advanced learning analytics, this study offers a scalable framework for decision-making in complex, high-stakes education systems. 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