Design and Development of Diagnostic Measures for Armor Crewman Performance--XM1

Abstract

Individual and crew tests are necessary to support XM1 tank gunnery goals and to reduce ammunition expenditures by assuring proficiency before progression to full crew performance exercises. This research was focused on developing diagnostic tests for individual crewman and crew performance evaluations for crew drills that are administerable at platoon level within four hours and do not involve live fire. Nineteen individual tests were developed and remediation guidance was developed that is centered on immediate correction of specific deficiencies. For crew performance, the 14 Crew Drills contained in ARI Research Product 79-17, A Prototype Crew Drills Training Program for XM1 Tank Gunnery: Company Commander's Manual, were analyzed and three drills were selected that best represent the range of gunnery behavior. Tests were developed for those three drills and remediation guidelines were prepared that focus on crew performance. Supporting material for platoon leaders and tank commanders who serve as scorers was also developed. The testing material to be issued in the unit is included as an appendix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA125895

Entities

People

  • Roy C. Campbell

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Human Resources
  • Identification
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Performance Tests
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Seat Belts
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Training
  • Weapons

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