Distributed Learning System (DLS)
Abstract
The Distributed Learning System (DLS) is an Army Acquisition Category III (ACAT III) automated information system that modernizes training delivery in the Army training and education system by leveraging information technology (IT). DLS acquires, deploys and maintains a worldwide distributed learning system to ensure our nation's Soldiers receive critical training for mission success. DLS benefits all Soldier's and DA Civilians. DLS is a key enabler for Army training transformation by improving unit readiness and significantly reducing costs. DLS enables the Army to properly train all components to a single Army standard. DLS supports readiness by enhancing institutional and individual training in all Army components (Active, National Guard, Reserve, and Department of the Army Civilians (DAC)). DLS provides both near and long-term information technology training infrastructure to enhance training, particularly in the areas of Military Occupational Skill Qualification (MOSQ) and reclassification. It also provides a highly effective means to deliver training and education to deployed forces. The overall goal for DLS is to leverage technology and to provide just-in-time training to each service member regardless of location. DLS supports the E-Government strategy by using the Web to provide training materials, by enabling the intra-agency sharing of training data, and by adopting commercial practices and products to reduce operating costs. DLS supports the President's Management Agenda by making use of e-Learning to leverage scarce training funds and to provide greater agency access to training materials. DLS goals also include reducing training delivery and training support costs; improving service member morale by allowing members to obtain increased amounts of required training without leaving their home station; improving efficiency and effectiveness of Army instructors by allowing each instructor to train more students in a shorter period of time; and, improving unit readiness due to the reduction in personnel turbulence resulting from long term absence for resident institutional training. DLS Increments 1 & 2 fielded electronic classrooms known as Digital Training Facilities (DTFs) comprised of student work stations, servers and room based video equipment. DLS currently operates and sustains 222 DTFs (117 DTFs at the Active Component (AC) and 105 DTFs at the United States Army Reserve (USAR)). DLS Increment 3, Army Learning Management System (ALMS) provides a web- based learning management system which Soldiers can use to enroll, take training and record training results. The DLS Increment 4, Deployed Digital Training Campus (DDTC) was approved for Full Deployment Decision Review (FDDR) by the Army in January 2010 and will have fielded a total of 26 of 50 DDTC systems by end of FY 2011. The DDTC is a mobile electronic training platform which will enable deployed Soldiers to take training. This program has no FY12 Base or OCO procurement request.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 087_0605013A_5_2040_PB_2012
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