Accession Number:

ADA544612

Title:

Training Aids for Basic Combat Skills: A Video Feedback System

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 2009-Jul 2010

Corporate Author:

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP COLUMBUS GA

Personal Author(s):

• Wampler, Richard L.
• Dlubac, Michael D.
• Bink, Martin L.

Report Date:

2011-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

The overarching goal was to develop a training aid that could be used by Initial Entry Training IET companies to provide timely performance feedback to Soldiers. Training-aid development followed a five-phase process Design, Development, Utilization, Assessment, and Revision. The training aid consisted of compact and light-weight cameras and projectors to record and playback training events. Drill Sergeants DSs from seven different IET companies recorded activities during over 30 training events. Users stated that the camera was useful for collective training events, but not for some of the desired activities during individual training events. Shortcomings included an inability to zoom-in to see close-up details, no means to playback the video in slow motion, and the requirement for an adequate light source to capture a viewable image. The projector was rarely used. In addition, the most prevalent response from DSs was that the rapid pace of the training schedule and the high Soldier-to-DS ratio made it unrealistic to attempt to provide immediate performance feedback to Soldiers. The video capture and playback system did not meet the purposes of an IET training environment, but the research led to an understanding of future requirements for such a system.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY TRAINING
• *ARMY PERSONNEL
• *TRAINING DEVICES
• *SKILLS
• *PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• CAMERAS
• FEEDBACK
• ENLISTED PERSONNEL
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE