Accession Number:

ADB058803

Title:

National Training Center (NTC) Analysis

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 25 Sep 1980-31 May 1981

Corporate Author:

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INC MCLEAN VA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1981-05-29

Pagination or Media Count:

199.0

Abstract:

Realistic combined-arms training is a central Army requirement. The comprehensive NTC development program represents a major commitment by the Army to satisfy that requirement for its armored and mechanized forces. The objective of the present report was to assist the Army in achieving an early NTC operational capability with minimum technical, schedule, and cost risks. This objective has been achieved. When fully operational, the experiential learning and evaluation environment which the NTC will provide has the potential to raise the level of unit tactical effectiveness to a point never before achieved in peacetime. Several unique attributes of the NTC support this conclusion Its size and location away from civilian communities will permit the unrestricted exercise of battalion task forces and a wide array of supporting tactical systems. Its application of advanced technology devices such as lasers, computers, position location systems, and munition simulators will create a near-combat environment for experimental learning. Its one-of-a-type nature also will permit the development of skillful and dedicated opposing force, the stationing of heavy equipment modified to meet NTC needs, the deployment of special communications, and the employment of highly selected controllers and training personnel.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY TRAINING
• ARMY PLANNING
• COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• COMBAT READINESS
• COMBAT SUPPORT
• COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
• FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
• LAND WARFARE
• TECHNOLOGY FORECASTING
• TRADE OFF ANALYSIS
• WAR GAMES

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE