Advanced C4I Training for the Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)

摘要

A set of advanced embedded training capabilities developed at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) provide various levels of Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) training for the Navy. Both operator and team training applications are being released to the fleet as part of the Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) upgrade currently under way. The Training Tutor provides operator training by injecting scripted scenarios into an operational system. A trainer can use scenarios provided or create new scenarios using authoring tools provided. Lessons may be prepared that include visuals aids, training instructions, map highlighting and various display controls. Lessons walk an operator through the use of the GCCS-M core functions and mission applications. It can teach basic system skills to a new user or more advanced features of the C4I system. The C4I Team Training System (CTTS) is used by trainers to develop advanced scenario based training to be executed on the GCCS-M local area network (LAN). It is used to train users in assessing tactical situations and decision making. The trainer can tailor the training scenario to add relevance and achieve specific objectives. The CTTS is fully embedded within GCCS-M systems, and can provide training aboard Navy ships while underway without interfering with normal C4I operations, in port and at ashore training facilities. Other training capabilities are being developed to capture the real world Common Operational Picture (COP) during exercises for use as the basis of CTTS training development, a comprehensive C4I reconstruction and exercise training assessment, a Range Fusion System (RFS) that will link to Navy Training Ranges and provide a ground truth data stream into the GCCS-M for training exercise environments. A Transit Training capability is also being developed that will reconstruct pre-deployment battle group exercises to provide mission specific training while in transit to forward deployed areas. This paper describes the capabilities of these advanced C4I training tools and provides insight into future embedded training that is being addressed to take advantage of the current C4I focus on the Global Information Grid and network enabled warfare applications.