Boom Operator Part-Task Trainer: Test and Evaluation of the Transfer of Training
Abstract
The report presents the rationale, methodology and results of a study of the training capabilities of the Boom Operator Part-Task Trainer (BOPPT), an air refueling simulator. The study was performed as part of an Air Force Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) of the device. Actually, three transfer of training sub-studies were conducted simultaneously: the first with undergraduate boom operators in the Combat Crew Training Squadron (CCTS) phase of instruction; the second with instructor boom operators in the Central Flight Instructor Course (CFIC); and the third with highly experienced boom operators who were maintaining essential skills. In the CCTS application, it was found that all student groups trained in the BOPTT required significantly fewer air refueling attempts (50 versus 71) to reach proficiency in KC-135A air refueling skills than did conventionally trained students. In boom operations, procedures, and communications, the BOPTT trained students were equal or superior to the students in the standard syllabus. Also, proper utilization of the BOPTT could avoid over one million dollars in training costs per year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA079796
Entities
People
- Thomas H. Gray
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory