The Cost and Effectiveness of the Multi-Service Distributed Training Testbed (MDT2) for Training Close Air Support.

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Abstract:

The Multi-Service Distributed Training Testbed MDT2 is a network of eight Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force simulators tanks, aircraft, target designator, and tactical operations center in different locations that can operate together as if all were engaging an enemy at the same location. All are involved in the mission of close air support. Two sets of exercises were conducted, each lasting 5 days. The results show that performance improved, as shown by measures of battle damage, synchronization of forces, and adherence to coordination procedures. Several comparisons of the costs of conducting training for close air support using this type of simulation or participation in field exercises favors simulation by a factor of ten. The findings provide strong evidence for the utility of distributed interactive simulation as a way to provide multi-Service training.

Author(s):
Orlamsky, Jesse ; Taylor, Henry L. ; Levine, Daniel B. ; Honig, John G.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 95-Dec 96,
Pagination:
0068

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IDA-P-3284, IDA/HQ-96-004084
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DASW01-94-C-0054
Monitor Series:
96-004084, OUSD(P/R)
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.1_Force Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT, *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, *DISTRIBUTED INTERACTIVE SIMULATION, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, COST EFFECTIVENESS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, MILITARY EXERCISES, WAR GAMES, MILITARY TRAINING, FLIGHT SIMULATORS, COOPERATION, TRAINING MANAGEMENT, RADAR TARGET POSITION SIMULATORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1997 Mar 01
Creation Date:
1997 Jul 30