Identification of Crew- and Platoon-Level Gunnery Subtasks: Objectives for a Threat-Based Training Program
Abstract
The purpose of this report was to develop and apply methods for identifying training objectives for threat engagement scenarios derived in previous research. Rational methods were used to identify a list of crew- and platoon-level subtasks to serve as training objectives. A review against existing task documentation revealed that the list was a comprehensive collection of gunnery behaviors. Cluster analyses reduced the numerous crew- level subtasks to eight categories that differed with respect to fidelity requirements, functional subgoal, and skill requirements. These subtask categories were named: a) Manipulation of gun controls, b) Tank commander engagement control procedures, c) Target acquisition, d) Immediate action, e) Switch setting procedures, f) Fire commands/reports, g) Degraded modes, and h) Maneuver tank. Crossindexing of subtasks to threat engagement scenarios in which they might be trained revealed a difference between individual/crew and collective subtasks: While most individual and crew subtasks could be trained in all or nearly all threat engagement scenarios, most collective subtasks were associated with some but not other scenarios. The researchers concluded that the threat scenario conditions (e.g., hardware conditions) were more important for determining whether individual and crew subtasks could be trained. (edc)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA219918
Entities
People
- Glen A. Meade
- John E. Morrison
- Roy C. Campbell
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization