Model Training Program for Reserve Component Units

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Abstract:

Addition of new, sophisticated systems to the Army inventory presents special training problems to Reserve Component RC maintenance units. Upon mobilization, these units support active units using the new systems, but the RC soldiers have limited training time and little or no access to the new equipment or knowledgeable instructors. The Model Training Program for Reserve Component units investigated the use of computer based training CBT with interactive videodisc to deliver training to RC units. CBT courses were developed for four Military Occupational Specialties responsible for the M1 Abrams tank. The training was fielded for trials for 1 year at three RC units, and effectiveness of the training was evaluated with hands-on and written pre- and posttests. In addition, a survey of over 200 developers of CBT was conducted to investigate the problems of CBT development projects. Recommendations were made for analyzing and procuring CBT projects, estimating costs, enhancing production techniques, and fielding the computer based training at Reserve units.

Author(s):
Begg, John
Author Organization(s):
SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS INC CAMBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 1983-Aug 1987
Pagination:
0044

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARI-RR-1470
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MDA903-83-C-0483
Project Number(s):
2Q263743A794
Monitor Series:
RR-1470, ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY RESERVES, *ARMY TRAINING, ARMOR, MAINTENANCE, JOBS, PRODUCTION, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, MODELS, TRAINING, ARMY PERSONNEL, MOBILIZATION, DISK RECORDING SYSTEMS, INTERACTIONS, COMPUTERS, TIME, COSTS, INVENTORY, INSTRUCTORS, MILITARY TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS, ARMY, TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), VIDEO RECORDING, SPECIALIZATION, MILITARY PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
RESERVE COMPONENTS
Report Date:
1988 Mar 01