Training Materials and Data Requirements for the BT-41 Fire Simulator Test Support Package (TSP)
Abstract
The TSP recommends procedures for training a group of soldiers with the BT-41, conducting tests to measure the effects of that training, conducting tests to measure the transfer that training provides to other equipment, and comparing the results of soldiers trained with this device to the results of soldiers trained on comparable conventional equipment. The general approach to training used in this TSP was to develop training procedures which are organized in stages similar to the Gunnery Tables used in conventional gunnery training, but with a more gradual transition from easy component tasks to difficult, complex tasks within each stage. In addition, the kinds of training scenarios and targets used were chosen to maximize the advantages of the BT-41. The general approach to testing used in this TSP was: (1) To construct a design which would provide for the clear separation of training and transfer effects, and (2) assure comparable treatment of the two groups (i.e., the experimental group which is trained with the BT-41, and the control group which is trained with conventional equipment) in all respects except those intended to be evaluated, and (3) to develop measures which would be sensitive to training and transfer benefits derived from the advantages summarized above.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA126046
Entities
People
- David W. Bessemer
- Deborah A. Smith
- James H. Harris
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization