Simulation-Based Command, Control, and Communication Exercise for Armor Small Unit Commanders
Abstract
This report documents the development of a simulation-based Armor small unit commander command, control, and communication (C3) performance assessment method. Unique to this effort is C3 assessment based on task-loaded, full crew interactive operations conducted in the Army's interactive simulation test bed, Simulation Network-Developmental (SIMNET-D). Nine small unit C3 tasks were selected for measurement in SIMNET-D. Multiple objective performance measures were identified and supported the development of criterion-oriented composite measures for each task. Task requirements were embedded in a 30- kilometer tactical exercise. Twenty-four tank-crew and platoon commanders and their crews completed the prototype exercise. Overall, the performance data obtained demonstrate the potential of simulation-based C3 assessment. Six of the C3 composite measures possessed split-half and Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients above .50. Future small unit C3 exercise development and evaluation research requirements are outlined, including the need for investigations of (a) the relationship between soldier background and C3 exercise performance; (b) the test-retest reliability and validity of the C3 measures; and (c) an examination of additional C3 measurement approaches. (KT)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA218869
Entities
People
- Robert S. Dubois
Organizations
- Universal Energy Systems