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Unit Training Technologies for Future Forces (Part of STO IV.SP.2002.02)
The Army is transforming to highly mobile forces, rapidly responsive to a wide variety of contingencies. This leads to the requirement for unit training that is available anywhere, any time, and rapidly adaptable to address any situation. There is need for transformation of unit training tools and techniques to parallel the transformation of mobilizations and deployments.
This R&D unit focuses on the training of commanders, team leaders, and small units in the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) arena. It will develop, assess, and refine training tools and techniques initially identified, examined, and tested in laboratory research and demonstrations. This includes development of prototype training support packages (TSPs) and related training and performance support technologies for application in a variety of operational unit environments. Emphasis is being placed on tools and techniques for easily adapting training to meet rapidly changing dynamic unit needs using a variety of training delivery media, ranging from small handheld wireless electronic devices to networked unit equipment. Key issues that are being addressed include design of continuously accessible unit training and performance support systems, methods for semi- automated tailoring of training to fit unit needs and available delivery media, techniques for embedding performance measurement and feedback within training support packages, and management of knowledge networks underlying training and performance support systems. The products of this effort will exemplify and help specify training and simulation requirements early in the process of developing future networked systems, providing support to training systems acquisition decision makers. Ultimately, the products will form the basis for operational unit training methods and strategies.
In FY2004, we will:
- Develop prototype TSPs and conduct trial implementations to expand and refine selected techniques and tools for training future forces
- Monitor and participate in virtual simulation experiments to determine feasibility for implementation of selected collective performance measurement approaches
Proponent: U.S. Army Armor Center
ARI Unit: Armored Forces Research Unit
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