A Training Effectiveness Evaluation of LeatherNet.

Abstract

The author evaluates a Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) system known as LeatherNet to determine its abilities in fulfilling the long term Modeling and Simulation (M&S) goals of the United States Marine Corps. LeatherNet is a DIS compatible, virtual simulation system that is being developed to demonstrate the capabilities of today's simulation technology for military applications. The author developed an evaluation methodolgy that evaluates LeatherNet's ability to enhance traditional Marine Corps training. An evaluation was conducted by subject matter experts at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, Ca. Analysis of results show that LeatherNet is effective in enhancing traditional live fire training methods despite its limited development. The author presents lessons learned related to this type of evaluation, and provides recommendations for further research. Additionally, the author recommends actions to be taken by the Marine Corps to optimize the benefits of LeatherNet and similar simulation products. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA303556

Entities

People

  • John F. Kelly

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Distributed Interactive Simulations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Training
  • Military Applications
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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