Range Estimation Training and Practice: A State of the Art Review
Abstract
This report summarizes the findings of laboratory, field, and military land-based range estimation research conducted since 1904. It includes a review of training techniques which have been demonstrated to be effective in field environments which are directly relevant to military requirements for such enhancement techniques. The result of the literature and field experimentation reviewed indicated that with practice, and by using aids to establish relative size relationships between known size targets and a reference, estimates of distance to the targets can be improved. The level of skill resulting from the present range estimation training in the US Army is not sufficiently high enough to conduct comparative program training effectiveness analysis research. The author recommends that a program of skill enhancement be developed at the small unit level that will train improved range judgements using perceptual cues, relevant to the units operational environment. Once a general base of ranging skill is established it would be appropriate to develop specific research plans for testing potentially effective interventions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA132616
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Thompson
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences