Appraisal of Army Training Battle Simulation System (ARTBASS) Training Test Validation Phase

Abstract

ARTBASS is a computer-driven, real-time, free play, interactive combat simulation system designed for training maneuver battalion commanders and their staffs. The Combined Arms Training Activity ( CATA) has requested that ARI conduct an assessment to determine, in quantifiable terms, the benefits of training with Army Training Battle Simulation System (ARTBASE) and to make recommendations concerning the frequency of training necessary to sustain learning. This report covers the validation of the testing instruments to be used for this assessment. The test instruments consist of two forms (Form A and Form B) to be used in a pretest posttest arrangement to assess learning by battalion command staffs, and two forms (Form A and Form B) to be used as pretest and posttest instruments to measure incidental learning by company commanders and scout platoon leader role players. Procedures followed for development of the tests, and the validation methodology are described. Reliability, validity, and parallelism results are provided. copies of tests are included as appendixes to this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA183522

Entities

People

  • Delane K. Garlinger
  • James W. Lussier
  • John J. Fallesen
  • Robert E. Solick

Organizations

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army Training
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Simulations
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Command And Control
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Fire Support
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Social Sciences
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation