Developing a Field Artillery Training System Based on Devices and Simulations: Evaluation of Training Devices and Simulations
Abstract
This assessment of FA (field artillery) training technologies (devices and simulations) begins with a review of nearly 60 gunnery team tasks, and their subtasks, as determined earlier in this program. For purposes of mathching those tasks to be trained against each of the FA training technologies, they were grouped into 15 aggregated tasks. Next, a set of 14 existing and 9 planned technologies was identified. Those technologies were evaluated analytically by comparison with the tasks to be trained and the basic principles of good training and effectiveness assessment. They were also evaluated practically through interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) at the Army's Field Artillery School (Ft. Still). None of the existing technologies is considered 'Excellent' on any aggregated task, while 7 of the 14 are considered 'Good' (on the scale: N/A, Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent). In terms of concept and potential training capabilities, the 9 planned or developing technologies include 3 that are rated as 'Excellent' and 4 rated as 'Good'. Strengths and shortcomings are discussed in terms directed toward the design of an integrated gunnery team training system. Keywords include: Synthetic training; Training requirements; Cost; and Analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150365
Entities
People
- E. W. Bishop
- J. W. Hamilton
- R. R. Bloom