Simulator Requirements Analysis for the Virtual Brigade Training Program

Abstract

In November 1993, ARPA tasked IDA to conduct a quick analysis of the functional requirements for the Armys Virtual Brigade Training Program (VBTP). Two key factors dictated the urgency of this effort: (1) the expiration of a low cost option to buy computer image generators (CIGs) from the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) contractor was imminent; and (2) the brigade was scheduled for its National Training Center (NTC) rotation in May 1996. Both ARPA and the Army needed a better understanding of VBTP requirements. In response, IDA established the Quick Look Team (QLT) to work concurrently and in cooperation with the Ft. Knox Program Action Teams (PATs) which have the mission of determining the functional requirements for the VBTP. The QLT recommendations were preliminary inputs to the Ft. Knox PATs. The QLT recommendations included immediate contracting for the doubling of the simulation facilitys physical plant, and the construction of a low-cost-per-seat, reconfigurable simulator called a pod.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
AD1103578

Entities

People

  • Arthur Junot
  • D. R. Worley
  • Don Appler
  • Julia A. Loughran
  • Larry Mengel

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Availability
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Simulations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Contractors
  • Fire Support
  • Generators
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Recovery Vehicles
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Tactical Communications
  • Task Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Work Stations

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design