Development of TRAX I: A Tank Platoon Game Modifying Dunn-Kempf

Abstract

TRAX I is a combat game developed to train leaders of tank crews and platoons on Division '86 platoon tasks. The game uses components of the Dunn- Kempf game with modified rules and procedures providing one-sided controlled play. This report presents the methodology followed in developing the game. The background and objectives of the development are outlined, along with criteria sought in the final game. Procedures used in developing rules of play, controller procedures, training objectives, and exercise plans are described. Experience obtained in pilot studies and initial field trails with TRAX I is summarized. Keywords: Tactical training; Combat games; Unit training; Wargames; Platoon leader training; Battle Simulation games; Collective training; Armor training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160509

Entities

People

  • D. R. Lampton
  • D. W. Bessemer

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Combat Readiness
  • Detection
  • Doctrine
  • Indirect Fire
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Radio Communications
  • Research Facilities
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Tactical Training
  • Task Forces
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Game Theory.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Software Engineering