Executive Summary
This thesis from the Naval Postgraduate School develops a framework for selecting, sequencing, and employing simulation systems to enhance skill development in military training. It uses combat marksmanship as a proof-of-concept, evaluating the framework's utility for combining various simulation-based training aids. The framework aims to optimize training progressions for specific competencies within the U.S. Marine Corps.
Why It Matters
This document provides a structured approach for optimizing military simulation-based training, which can directly enhance warfighter proficiency and readiness across various critical combat skills.
Key Takeaways
- A framework was developed to guide the selection and sequencing of simulation systems for progressive skill development in military training.
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Can a framework be designed to facilitate the combination of simulation systems that support the same competency through a training progression to enhance skill development and sustainment in simulation-based training?
- The framework was applied and evaluated using combat marksmanship as a proof-of-concept, receiving positive feedback from subject matter experts.
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This research developed a framework to determine how to select and sequence a combination of training simulations throughout a training progression. Marksmanship was used as a proof-of-concept application to demonstrate the framework.
- The framework has potential applicability beyond marksmanship to other critical military competencies like fire support, driving, and tactical combat casualty care.
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Applying this framework to competencies including, but not limited to, fire support, driving, and tactical combat casualty care could benefit other critical training domains in the Marine Corps and military as a whole.
Strategic Relevance
This framework offers a systematic methodology for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of military training programs, directly impacting the readiness and lethality of forces by optimizing the use of simulation technologies.