Enhancing Infantry Training Evaluation: The Case for Quantitative Comparison of Unit Performance
Abstract
Marine Corps Training and Readiness (T and R) standards assess individual and unit performance on a binary or subjective scale that can be enhanced through data analysis. Currently, commanders must rely solely on experience and competence to match the qualitative standards to their units perceived performance. Comparing quantitative standards can provide the necessary context to better train and assess individual and small unit performance. Data from the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force (GCEITF) is analyzed for T and R tasks for which units do not have the means to collect data and T and R tasks for which results can be quantitatively measured. The GCEITF data is the best collected data on individual and small-unit infantry operations that the Marine Corps has, and continued analysis can provide valuable analytical insights. The final product is an interactive dashboard that allows a user to upload training data and outputs summary statistics and figures to visualize unit performance compared to the GCEITF performance. Recommended future work is creating a data repository that stores all uploaded data to keep the comparison metrics current, and expanding the number of tasks the comparison tool supports.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1213118
Entities
People
- Kevin Benedict
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School