A New Framework and Logic Model for Using Live, Virtual, and Constructive Training in the United States Air Force
Abstract
Continuation training (CT) for aircrews is critical to building and maintaining military readiness for the U.S. Air Force (USAF), especially with respect to complex, cognitive, collective tasks for mission training (as opposed to training in basic flight skills). Despite the importance of CT, there are many challenges to obtaining the necessary amount of training to ensure readiness, such as availability of equipment and financial resources. Various combinations of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training capabilities can help address these challenges. In fact, LVC is an essential element of the 2017 Operational Training Infrastructure 2035 Flight Plan, which addresses the infrastructure needed to train aircrews to achieve and sustain full spectrum readiness(Department of the Air Force, 2017). However, determining how to leverage LVC most effectively is a complex endeavor, requiring alignment of appropriate combinations of the LVC components with the intended training goals. This work considers the complete LVC construct as well as various combinations of the underlying LVC components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 26, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1192464
Entities
People
- Ajay K. Kochhar
- Brian P. Donnelly
- Christine K. Lacoste
- Mark Toukan
- Matt Strawn
- Monica Rico
- Susan G. Straus
- Timothy Marler
Organizations
- RAND Corporation