The Computer-Assisted Map Maneuver System: A Preliminary Examination of its Training Effectiveness and Suitability for Use as a Research Vehicle

Abstract

The present effort focused on three objectives: (1) To estimate the training effectiveness of Computer Assisted Map Maneuver System (CAMMS). This objective was aimed at the type and amount of performance improvement that can be produced with a battle simulation (i.e., CAMMS). Implicit in this objective is the development of command group performance assessment procedures and feedback mechanisms that would allow the command group to diagnose their training strengths and weaknesses. (2) To refine performance measurement procedures. This objective was designed to assist in the development of more valid and sensitive means of measuring the proficiency level of battalion command groups. (3) To estimate the feasibility of continuing to utilize CAMMS as a vehicle for investigating command group training. An important objective of this effort was to determine if CAMMS has the sensitivity and capability required of a research tool for providing sufficient data to answer some of the unanswered questions associated with command group training and to ascertain what might be necessary to enhance its utility for that purpose.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077981

Entities

People

  • Herbert F. Barber
  • John F. Mcgrew
  • Robert S. Andrews
  • Steven R. Stewart

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Army Training
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Fire Support
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Task Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design