Assessment of Tactical Training Methodologies
Abstract
This research assesses current and projected tactical training methodologies at the platoon/company leader level to identify major gaps in the state-of-the-art. Doctrinal/tactical leadership task information and media/ training device information was collected from interviews with Army representatives and instructors; reviews of the literature, Army manuals and publications, and task listings; a questionnaire survey of Armor Officer Advanced Course students; and observation of tactical exercises at Ft. Knox. First, it was found that platoon leader tasks associated with Movement to Contact, Hasty Attack, Counterattack and Passages of Lines missions were the most difficult for acquiring proficiency and for which further training is needed. Second, detrimental training environment influences such as cumbersome logistical support requirements and lack of a perceived training need threaten an effective utilization of REALTRAIN and MILES as tactical training methodologies. Third, there is an absence of state-of-the-art, low-cost tactical training devices and simulations at the small unit level for exposing leaders to tactical problems. Fourth, advances in microcomputer technology combined with new initiatives to tactical training have the potential to provide a truly integrated tactical training strategy. Keywords: Tactical training; Platoon leader training; Tactical tasks/missions, Army training problems; Training devices; Automated battle simulations, Advanced training technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA168938
Entities
People
- Billy E. Rutherford
- Donald R. Jones
- Kerm Henriksen
- Lisa C. Sergent