Impact of CATTS (Combined Arms Tactical Training Simulator) System Characteristics on Selected Measures of Battalion Command Group Performance

摘要

This research was the first in a series of experiments recommended by ARI to support the ARTBASS Training Development Study (TDS). It investigated the effect of several system and scenario characteristics on battalion command group performance in a computer-driven battle simulation, CATTS. Results indicated that combat ratio, weather, mission type, and jamming of communication nets significantly affected simulated battle outcomes, but had no effect on ratings of command group behavior as assessed by a list of ARTEP subtasks. Ratings of command group performance made by CATTS controllers and the players themselves increased with repeated exposure to CATTS training. A measure of intra- and inter-staff information flow indicated a small, non-significant improvement across exercise days. Results are discussed in terms of implications for future research supporting the ARTBASS TDS and training development in command and control procedures. (Author)