Air-Ground Engagement Simulation (AGES) Field Test - USAREUR 1978
Abstract
A field experiment was carried out to assess the training effectiveness of the Air-Ground Engagement Simulation (AGES) tactical training system relative to conventional air defense training on the Army's three short- range air defense artillery (ADA) weapon systems: Chaparral, Vulcan and Redeye. Twelve squads were randomly assigned to one of two training conditions, AGES or conventional, and given one week of training. Performance was evaluated during each training exercise using a Controller's Evaluation form, which is a checklist and rating form. This procedure was followed for a second group of 12 squads. AGES squads on the Chapparral and Vulcan showed improved performance through the third day of training. This improvement was superior to that of conventionally trained squads. Redeye teams trained with AGES did not demonstrate greater performance than that achieved with conventional methods. A demonstration of a three-dimensional engagement simulation was accomplished during a third training week. This exercise consisted of integrating AGES with ground maneuver engagement simulation known as REALTRAIN. Personnel involved stated that the training was highly realistic and motivating.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA127988
Entities
People
- Donald E. Erwin
- Earl S. Stein
- John Digrazia
- Robert T. Root
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences