The Combat Vehicle Command and Control System. Combat Performance of Armor Battalions Using Distributed Interactive Simulation

Abstract

This research evaluated the operational effectiveness, training, and soldier-machine interface (SMI) implications of a Combat Vehicle Command and Control (CVCC) experimental configuration that included the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer and a Command and Control display. Using Ml tank simulators in the Mounted Warfare Test Bed at Fort Knox, KY, the evaluation focused on tank battalion operations. Each of twelve groups of soldiers completed a 1-week training and testing schedule that culminated in a simulated combat scenario. One of a series, this report documents tactical unit performance, and techniques and procedures employed to take advantage of the CVCC system's capabilities. Companion reports address operational effectiveness data, and training and SMI-related findings. The collective findings provide input to the design and development of training programs for future automated command, control, and communications systems in ground combat vehicles. CVCC, Command and control, C3 Training requirements, CITV, Operational effectiveness, Soldier-in-the-loop, M1 Tank, Distributed interactive simulation, Assessment

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1993
Accession Number
ADA282777

Entities

People

  • Bruce C. Leibrecht
  • Glen A. Meade
  • Paul G. Smith
  • Ryszard Lozicki
  • William E. Myers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Transmission
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Personnel Management
  • Processing Equipment
  • Scatterable Mines
  • Test Equipment
  • Voice Communications
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control