Tactical Maneuver Simulation System (TACMASS) Manprint Evaluation

Abstract

The purpose of this Concept Evaluation Program (CEP) was to evaluate the use of the Tactical Maneuver Simulation System (TACMASS) to conduct tactical maneuver and command and control training at company and platoon level. Test results will be used to assess requirements for company and platoon training simulations. The test organization was TRADOC Combined Arms Test Activity (TCATA). MANPRINT requirements for a system are designed to maximize system effectiveness through concern for the interface between equipment design and soldier capabilities. MANPRINT concerns, as dictated by the Test Design Plan (TDP), were addressed through three issues: a) Is the visual presentation of the system effective; b) Do the human factor aspects of the system support optimal training; and c) Is the system safe to operate and maintain? These issues, along with ancillary issues involving personnel and manpower, were investigated by the Army Research Institute (ARI), Fort Hood Field Unit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA395665

Entities

People

  • Louis W. Buckalew

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Vehicles
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Consoles
  • Control Panels
  • Fire Support
  • Graphics
  • Local Area Networks
  • Push Buttons
  • Simulations
  • Social Sciences
  • Tactical Training
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Workload

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Science
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

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