Military Training R&D Projects

Some recent Military Training R&D projects performed by HumRRO are described below:

Flexible Methods for Objective Force Concept Development
Future Combat Systems
Multi-Echelon Distributed Army Leaders’ Information Support Training
Multi-Echelon Operations for Distributed Planning
Prototype Electronic Training Support Package for the Object Force
Prototype Integrated Training Support for Objective Force Teams
Research Observations and Lessons Learned
Think Like a Commander Distance Learning
U.S. Army Armor Center Doctrine Development
Virtual Environments for Training Infantry Soldiers

Flexible Methods for Objective Force Concept Development

Developed a synthetic task environment (STE) for training, concept exploration, measurement, and training methods research.

Future Combat Systems

Developing network centric concepts for a multi-mission combat system, FCS, that will be overwhelmingly lethal, strategically deployable, self-sustaining and highly survivable in combat. An ensemble of manned and unmanned ground and air platforms will be used. System design will be accomplished by using modeling, simulation, and experimentation to make the FCS-equipped Unit of Action (UA) capable of adjusting to a changing set of missions, ranging from warfighting to peacekeeping, as the deployment unfolds and of providing mobile-networked command, control, communication and computer (C4) functionalities; autonomous robotic systems; precisions direct and indirect fires; airborne and ground organic sensor platforms; and adverse-weather reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and acquisition. The first task is performing a task analysis and will result in the identification and documentation of collective tasks for elements of the Battle Command, Brigade Information and Communications Company, and Combined Arms Battalions of the FCS-equipped UA.

Multi-Echelon Distributed Army Leaders’ Information Support Training

Identified communication requirements associated with decentralized battle command in dispersed operating environments. Developed a distributed approach for training small leader teams. Developed and evaluated prototype training exercises. Provided recommendations for future force training and training systems.

Multi-Echelon Operations for Distributed Planning

Identified tools, methods, and skills for simultaneous, collaborative, multi-echelon wargaming in the future force. Designed, developed, and evaluated command and staff exercises to train and assess multi-echelon and distributed wargaming.

Prototype Electronic Training Support Package for the Object Force

Developed a prototype electronic TSP in the context of a simulated tactical exercise. Demonstrated the capabilities of electronic TSPs in the future force environment.

Prototype Integrated Training Support for Objective Force Teams

Developed a prototype representation of a C2 function for an objective force Unit of Action. Developed and integrated training and performance support within the prototype representation.

Research Observations and Lessons Learned

Provided a summary of research observations and lessons learned to FCS training developers.

Think Like a Commander Distance Learning

Developed a distance learning tool to teach adaptive thinking. Recommended a mentoring method to be adopted by the Armor School.

U.S. Army Armor Center Doctrine Development

Developed or updated doctrinal manuals for heavy brigades, cavalry regiments, and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. Products included 8 Field Manuals (FMs), Squadron through Platoon and Gunner; 4 Mission Training Plans (MTPs), Platoon Through Brigade Combat Team; and 4 Tactical Standing Operating Procedures (TACSOPs) for the Fort Knox Operations Center (IOC) following the 9/11 attack.