Initial Evaluation of USAF Security Forces Distributed Mission Training (SecForDMT)
Abstract
United States Air Force security forces have a central role in force protection. Their missions include military police services, installation security, air base defense, military working dog functions, and combat arms training and maintenance. Surveys indicate that among the hundreds of tasks in the career field, Directing security forces is rated highest on training emphasis (Weeks, Garza, Archuleta, and McDonald, 2001). As a result of established needs and technology opportunities, the Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting research and development of a computer-based simulation capability called Security Forces Distributed Mission Training (Weeks and McDonald, 2002). The capability is designed to support training in decisionmaking, leadership, and team coordination. It allows an instructor to start a simulation exercise on trainee computer workstations connected via a local area network. Simulation software supports the interaction of trainees with each other and with computer-generated forces (CGFs) that imitate behavior of enemy, neutral, and friendly troops and civilians. Radio functions allow multi-channel communication among instructors, trainees, and CGFs. A major design objective is to develop a simulation control interface that instructors and trainees can directly use so the costs of an on-site computer technician can be avoided. The purpose of this paper is to describe outcomes from an evaluation of the usability of the simulation control interface and the validity of computer models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428199
Entities
People
- Joseph L. Weeks
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory