| Symposium on PC-Based Simulations and Gaming for Military Training |
OCT 2004 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
James Belanich; Laura N. Mullin; J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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 | On 5-6 November 2003, the Advanced Training Methods Research Unit (ATMRU) of the U.S. Army Research Institute for Behavioral and Social Sciences hosted a symposium on the use of training games and game-like simulations across the Department of Defense (DoD). The rationale for the symposium was that although there is an increasing use of PC-based games and simulations as a means of training within the U.S. Military, many of these ... |
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| Digital Skills Training for Net-Centric Operations |
JAN 2004 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Brooke B. Schaab; J. D. Dressel; Franklin L. Moses; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Multiple research activities identified training methods that enhance Army net-centric operations where Soldiers use sophisticated digital systems that interact over an electronic network. Researchers collected information from Soldiers over five years, from 1999 to 2003, to understand how "going digital" changes responsibilities and training needs. Soldiers documented training preferences and shared frustrations and successes as their understanding and expertise evolved over time. This special report presents principles and recommendations, including ... |
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| Training Requirements of Battle Staff NCOs in Digital Units |
JUN 2003 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond J. Felton; Brooke B. Schaab; J. D. Dressel; LOCKHEED MARTIN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP FORT HOOD TX
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| The United States Army is transforming to a versatile force with the capabilities, particularly the digital technology, necessary to optimize the flow of information and enhance situational awareness. One vital enlisted position affected by the implementation of these digital technologies and equipment is assigned to Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officers. The Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer course trains Noncommissioned Officers to be integral members of battle staffs in analog units. The current ... |
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| Training the Troops: What Today's Soldiers Tell Us About Training for Information-Age Digital competency |
MAY 2003 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Brooke B. Schaab; J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Army transformation requires soldiers who can use information-age digital skills to accomplish tasks and to do essential coordination with others. The objective of this research was to gain insights on best practices for training; this was accomplished by interviewing soldiers currently trained on and using the Army's most advanced digital technology. Sixty-two operators of Army Battle Command Systems (ABOS) answered questionnaires and participated in interviews that addressed the soldiers' perspectives ... |
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| Training for Adaptibility and Transfer on Digital Systems |
DEC 2001 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Brooke B. Schaab; J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Today's soldiers are being trained to use digital systems to enhance duty performance. This research compared training digital skills to entry-level, enlisted soldiers by the conventional method to training by a constructivist method The constructivist method actively engages soldiers by using realistic vignettes as training tools to acquire and integrate knowledge of the digital system and the military Job. After seven days of training, soldiers trained by both methods were ... |
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| Small Team Portal into the 21st Century--STP21 |
DEC 96 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Margaret S. Salter; Bruce W. Knerr; Donald R. Lampton; Gene W. Fober; J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Behavioral scientists from the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences assisted the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Simulation Center in conduct of excursions into the virtual 21st Century battlefield. The 1996 Defense Science Board (DSB) Summer Study requested analytical insights about concepts and technologies being considered for small team operations on the DSB's conceptual 21st Century Battlefield. The DSB focused on the concept of using technology ... |
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| An Approach to Identifying Future Brigade Tasks. Addendum |
OCT 95 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This Research Note describes the continuation of earlier research (Research Report 1655, ADA 275686) on an approach to collect Brigade training information from military experts. The current research permits experts to speculate on the future role of the Brigade and identify areas which would require training emphasis to prepare the Brigade to fulfill this role. Preliminary training implications and conclusions about the approach are presented. |
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| An Approach to Identifying Future Brigade Tasks |
DEC 93 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This Research Report describes the development and initial test of an approach to collect Brigade training information from military experts. Central to the approach is the use of battlefield situations that Army military officers can respond to in an open, nonevaluative fashion. The situations represent futuristic battles that a Brigade must take part in to accomplish its mission. Army experts are asked to identify the tasks that would have to ... |
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| Criterion-Referenced Testing: A User's Resource |
JUL 92 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
J. D. Dressel; Angelo Mirabella; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| To provide Army trainers and test-development personnel with basic information and guidance on the rationale and development of criterion- referenced tests (CRTs), a literature review was performed on issues relating to CRT development over the past 15 years. The results of this search were divided into eight topical areas, and an overview of essential principles and an annotated bibliography were written for each of these topical areas. Test developers can ... |
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| The Development of Content-Valid Performance Measures for 76C Course and Field Assessment |
JAN 91 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen M. Cormier; J. D. Dressel; Angelo Mirabella; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This report summarizes research on test development conducted as part of the Training Technology Transfer Program at Fort Lee. We developed a prototype, content-valid test battery for 76C (equipment records and parts specialist) prescribed load list (PLL) clerk personnel to evaluate the impact of new training methods and material for 76C MOS. The existing testing system in 76C MOS was found to be limited in several respects. For example, it ... |
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| 76C Transitional Performance Aid: An Examination of Classroom Use |
OCT 87 |
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| Authors:
J. D. Dressel; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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 | This research examined (a) the adequacy of a job aid (the Transitional Performance Aid or TPA), (b)the sufficiency of the accompanying training materials, and (c) the reaction of the users, following a preliminary classroom introduction in the Equipment Records and Parts Specialist Course (MOS 76C). The two phase investigation indicated that students have little difficulty using the TPA, voluntarily use it for class work and examination, and desire to use ... |
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| Cooperative Learning: A New Approach for Training Equipment Records and Parts Specialists |
SEP 87 |
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| Authors:
Judith E. Brooks; Stephen M. Cormier; J. D. Dressel; Mark Glaser; Bruce W. Knerr; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This research investigated the usefulness of cooperative learning for promoting individual achievement in the Equipment Records and Parts Specialist Course (MOS 76C). Cooperative learning students in four-member groups with group reward were compared to individual learning students on measures of course achievement, task completion speed, and study hall attendance. Student and instructor attitudes toward cooperative learning were also assessed. A trial implementation phase resulted in several procedural modifications, whereas the ... |
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| Transitional Performance Aid for the Equipment Records and Parts Specialist (MOS 76C) |
JUN 86 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
J. D. Dressel; Paul J. Tremont; John J. Kessler; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The Transitional Performance Aid (TPA) is designed to guide the action sequences required of the Equipment Records and Parts Specialist (MOS 76C). It consists of 15 flowcharts and accompanying doctrinal references that provide guidance for performing all critical tasks for each of the four duty positions comparison MOS 76C. The TPA is intended for classroom and field use by persons learning to perform 76C operations. Keywords: Job aid,Procedure guide, Flow ... |
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