Media/Device Configurations for Platoon Leader Tactical Training
Abstract
Training media/device combination which have potential to support effective training on tactical leadership tasks for armor platoon leaders are presented. Critical tasks were selected from platoon operations for development of offensive and defensive scenarios. each scenario was examined for platoon leader actions and associated events for the specification functional capability requirements. Concurrently, information was gathered on a wide range of technological options. Technological options were organized into generic subsystems from which compatible media/device configurations were identified. The configurations were rank ordered with respect to functional capability and other evaluation criteria, to identify those with the greatest potential for supporting training on specific tactical tasks. The highest rankings went to the multiple processor devices that offer a dedicated graphics capability. Such devices provide sufficient display power to represent appropriate battlefield conditions, allow for adequate computing power, thus minimizing software development costs, and derive added design and development flexibility through the availability of mature, supporting software packages. Keywords: Advanced training technology; Computer-based devices; Microcomputer-based devices; Armor platoon leader training; Tactical scenarios; Media/device combinations; Tactical training; Training device.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA168290
Entities
People
- Billy E. Rutherford
- Donald R. Jones
- Kerm Henriksen
- Lisa C. Sergent