Training Research with Distributed Interactive Simulations: Lessons Learned fromSimulation Networking

摘要

Empirical and analytic evaluations of Simulation Networking (SIMNET) werereviewed to derive recommendations for planning evaluations of the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT). Lessons learned from SIMNET evaluations are as follows: (1) One-shot empirical evaluations of the kind performed to meet acquisition, test, and evaluation regulations are costly and unlikely to meet CCTT evaluation objectives; (2) analytic evaluations of SIMNET produced low-cost information that can be applied to improving CCTT design and use and in budget justifications; and (3) empirical evaluation alternatives to past methods should be considered to support CCTT evaluation objectives that pertain (a) to establishing the relation between CCTT training and soldier performance in the field and (b) to complying with acquisition, test, and evaluation regulations. Evaluation alternatives were presented for CCTT, with discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Distributed Interactive Simulation, SIMNET, Empirical evaluation, CCTT, Total Quality Management, Analytic evaluation.