Guidelines and Tools for VBS2 Mission After Action Reviews: Development and Evaluation

Abstract

This report documents the creation and evaluation of a guide designed to assist facilitators who conduct after action reviews (AAR) of missions executed using the Virtual Battlespace-2 (VBS2) game. Observations of course-related exercises suggest there is a clear need for the guide. The results of the formative evaluation and an exploratory investigation indicate the guide meets the need. The guide is available as a stand-alone document in ARI Research Product 2011-09, After Action Review Guide for Trainers of Virtual Battlespace-2 Missions. It is also a valuable addition to the Soldiers' Toolbox for Developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, ARI Research Product 2011-08, that resulted from earlier research. The results of the exploratory investigation strongly suggest that effectively employing VBS2 AAR capabilities is a key factor in engendering "buy-in" for simulation-based training among facilitators and Soldiers. The report includes lessons learned and recommendations for disseminating and utilizing the guide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA548307

Entities

People

  • Bruce Leibrecht
  • Chris Green
  • Nicole Rossi
  • Richard Topolski

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Simulations
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Virtual Reality
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design