Aircrew Training Devices: Utility and Utilization of Advanced Instructional Features

Polzella, Donald J.; Hubbard, David C.; Brown, James E.; McLean, H. Craig

doi:10.1037/e517932006-001

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“…When reviewing the utility of an earlier generation of training systems, Polzella, Hubbard, Brown, and McLean (1987) discovered that many of the instructional features that had been incorporated into Air Force flight training simulators were unwanted and unused. A primary goal of DMT research at AFRL/HEA is to provide commanders and instructors at MTCs with effective and validated training tools and materials including training protocols to meet specific needs, sample scenarios, and performance assessment instruments.…”

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Using Distributed Mission Training to Augment Flight Lead Upgrade Training

Crane¹,

Robbins²,

Bennett³

2001

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using Distributed Mission Training to Augment Flight Lead Upgrade Training

Crane¹,

Robbins²,

Bennett³

2001

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“…Attributes such as simple VCR-like functions like 'rewind' and more advanced features such as 'Above Real Time Training' can provide enhanced training and best exploit the capabilities of the simulation environment (Carretta and Dunlap, 1998;Polzella et al, 1987;Westra et al, 1986). …”

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confidence: 99%

Meta-analysis and Planning of SIMTRAUMA: Medical Simulation for Combat Trauma

Champion¹,

Higgins²

2000

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REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 074-0188Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503 AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) REPORT DATE June 2000 REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVEREDFinal(12 May 99 -11 May 00) TITLE AND SUBTITLEMeta-Analysis and Planning of SIMTRAUMA: Medical Simulation for Combat Trauma Training AUTHORJS)Howard R. Champion Gerald A. Higgins PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES). SUPPLEMENTARY NOTESReport contains color graphics. 12a. DISTRIBUTION / AVAILABILITY STATEMENTApproved for PublicRelease; Distribution Unlimited 12b. DISTRIBUTION CODE ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 Words)An analysis of military use of non medical simulators has been carried out for the purpose of strategically directing the use of simulation in medicine. The United States Department of Defense has placed an increasing reliance on the use of simulators to train and sustain all manner of skills. This experience is documented by numerous studies attesting to the efficacy of trainers and the cost benefits of simulators. In addition, the range of skills to be trained is effectively broadened by the scope of situations that can be addressed by simulators and the accuracy with which performance can be measured.Technological advances make feasible the introduction of simulation into medicine with the potential for improved training at reduced cost and reduction of medical error. Important lessons need to be learned from the military simulation experience so that the most costeffective application of emerging technologies can be strategically sought for medical simulation. One area of particular benefit to the military medical domain will be substantial improvements in combat trauma readiness. A strategic plan for development of medical simulation in the military are advanced in the report. SUBJECT TERMSBiodefense, Neurotoxin _X_ Where copyrighted material is quoted, permission has been obtained to use such material (permission requested).Where material from documents designated for limited distribution is quoted, permission has been obtained to use the material.X Citations of commercial organizations and trade names in this report do not constitute an official Department of Army endorsement or approval of the products or services of these organizations. N/A In conducting research using animals, the investigator(s) adhered to the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals," prepa...

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“…In the original OSBATS data, these weights summarize research results (Pozella, 1983) in terms of probability that an instructional feature would be used if it were available on the simulator.…”

Section: Data Storaqe and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A five-point scale ranging from "very ineffective" to "very effective" was used (based on Pozella, 1983).…”

Section: Training Device Task Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%