Training Future Army Forces: A Survey of Force XXI Training Requirements and Recommended Capabilities

摘要

The purpose of this study is to identify the capabilities Force XXI needs in order to be trained and ready for 21 century conflict, and to offer recommendations to resource these capabilities. Preparedness for future conflicts is predicated on the Army's ability to train Force XXI. Modernized training capabilities are required to fully exercise and train future warfighting doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Force XXI training capabilities must complement the weapon systems they support. This study concludes that future training will be conducted within a fully integrated training environment. This environment will encompass soldiers and units wherever located and be available whenever required. Commanders will train their units utilizing live, virtual, and constructive simulation technologies that best fit their needs, linked by a seamless communications network that integrates the Army Battle Command System. This training environment will also be flexible. It will consist of systems and capabilities that will support a wide array of participants, be mobile and accompany forces when they deploy, and support mission planning and rehearsal. To the extent possible, these systems and capabilities will be embedded on warfighting platforms.