Field Test of Techniques for Tactical Training of Junior Leaders in Infantry Units (Project EFFTRAIN)
Abstract
This field test has three research objectives: (1) to conduct a limited comparison of units trained using new tactical training techniques with similar units who received conventional combat training, (2) to determine the relative value of 'process' versus 'product' performance measures in the measurement of unit proficiency, and (3) to determine whether these new training techniques could be 'handed off' to the using unit with only written documentation. One infantry company was trained for 4 weeks with an experimental EFFTRAIN training package--consisting of a board game, field opposition exercises for leaders, and infantry REALTRAIN exercises--and then its performance was compared with that of a control company that conducted training of its own choice for the same period. The performance of the two companies was compared by having elements of each compete against one another in REALTRAIN exercises. To determine how much proficiency was achieved by the experimental group (EFFTRAIN) , the criterion situation was set up to give an increasing numerical advantage to the control group (Non-EFFTRAIN).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075604
Entities
People
- Edgar L. Shriver
- Glenn R. Griffin
- John F. Hayes
- Larry E. Word
- Robert T. Root
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences