A Model of a Manpower Training System with Applications to Basic Combat Training in the United States Army.

Abstract

This thesis presents the development of a quantitative performance criterion for a training system which accepts input of varying quality and which contains multiple training events. The system may be operated such that each event has a probabilistic outcome. The cumulative probability of success for an event is a monotonically increasing function of time spent in that event. A decision rule is developed for determining the most efficient sequence of the multiple events. Some men have the capability to complete one or several of the multiple events more quickly than others (12). It is shown that if men are allowed to progress at their own speed through the training system, the average training costs per man are reduced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA076282

Entities

People

  • John Edward Miller

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Computer Programs
  • Field Tests
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Materials
  • Military Education
  • Military Training
  • Performance Tests
  • Physical Fitness
  • Students
  • Teaching Methods
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation