Training Effectiveness Evaluation of the Squad Engagement Training System (SETS)
Abstract
For this report, researchers worked to determine (a) whether the Squad Engagement Training System (SETS) can be used to enhance squad-level tactical proficiency, (b) the relationship between SETS-based and range-based marksmanship qualification scores, and (c) soldier perceptions of SETS-based training. Nine infantry and nine support squads from the Oregon Army National Guard (ORARNG) were assigned randomly to experimental and control groups. Experimental group squads received 2 hours of SETS-based training that included firing for record on a simulated 25-m alternate qualification course and participating in two tactical training exercises conducted as part of a simulated company defense. They then proceeded to zero their weapons, participate in two tactical evaluation exercises on a squad live-fire range (SLFR), fire for record on a 25-m alternate qualification course, and fill out a questionnaire pertaining to their SETS-based training experience. Control group squads did not receive initial SETS-based training, but proceeded directly to zero their weapons, complete the SLFR tactical exercises, and fire for record. Squad leaders in both groups were evaluated at the SLFR on 27 subtasks selected from the tactical tasks of Prepare for Combat, Defend, and Consolidate/ Reorganize. Overall squad performance on the SLFR was measured in terms of fire distribution (i.e., the number of targets hit/the number of rounds fired).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA226406
Entities
People
- Joseph D. Hagman
- Mark E. Eisley
- Myron P. Viner
- Robert L. Ashworth