Developing Competency-Based Methods for Near-Real-Time Air Combat Problem Solving Assessment

Abstract

Air combat scenarios present unique problems where the solution is not obvious. An advanced networked simulation environment can be used to train high-level cognitive air combat skills such as problem solving. A problem in the development of principled and construct oriented assessment is related to determining the level of specificity of the assessment. We present a detailed discussion of the definition of critical competencies associated with combat mission problem solving performance, and we describe our approach to develop and implement an embedded performance assessment system that maps outcomes to these competencies. Finally, we discuss the implications for our approach for comprehensive assessment and discuss our goals for an evaluation of the competency-based approach to assessment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA510581

Entities

People

  • Brian T. Schreiber
  • Dee H. Andrews
  • Winston Bennett Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Cognition
  • Command And Control
  • Environment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Simulators
  • Human Behavior
  • Military Operations
  • Military Training
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.