Supporting Training Strategies for Brigade Combat Teams Using Future Combat Systems (FCS) Technologies

by Shanley, Michael G.; Crowley, James C.; Lewis, Matthew W.; Masi, Ralph; Leuschner, Kristin J.

• ISBN13: 9780833040206
• ISBN10: 0833040200
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-10
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

The Army wishes to improve its training strategy for Brigade Combat Teams equipped with Future Combat Systems (FCS) technologies. Key findings are that live training events will remain a cornerstone of FCS unit training, and that adaptation to changing operational requirements will be a challenge. Planned enhancements will provide important improvements for the system, but the overall training capability achieved will fall short of requirements.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Change in Army Training Requirements	p. 9
Challenges for Current Army Force Training Strategies	p. 29
Method for Identifying and Assessing Planned Training System Enhancements	p. 59
Assessment of Planned Live Training System Enhancements	p. 67
Assessment of Planned Enhancements for Constructive Simulations	p. 95
Assessment of Planned Enhancements for Virtual Simulations	p. 123
Assessment of Planned Enhancements for Simulation-Based Leader Tactical Skills Training	p. 139
Assessment of Integrating Enhancements	p. 149
Assessment of Other Planned Enhancements	p. 181
Integrated Assessment of Enhancements	p. 203
Recommendations	p. 227
Method Used to Score Unit Performance at the National Training Center	p. 233
Approaches for Developing Effective Simulations and Automated Support Training Tools	p. 235
Activities That Could Support an Improved Spiral Development Process for Simulation-Based Training	p. 241
Using Constructive Simulations to Improve the Army's Capability for Battle Command Training	p. 245
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