Approved For Release 200G@aGaRafedi-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2 SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN IV TRAINING EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (U) A. (U) Overview (S/CL-3/NOFORN) SRI International has had under development for some time an empirically-derived training package developed in conjunc- tion with SRI Consultant I. Swann. Its purpose is to attempt to meet DoD requirements for the development of procedures that have military application potential, and that can be transmitted to others. (S/GL-3/NOFORN) In the calendar year 1984, four Army INSCOM personnel were selected by the client as trainees in the S-I through S-III portion of the training package described in the above paragraph. With I. Swann as the training monitor, the trainees received orientation, then carried out an average of 145 practice RV sessions each. Altogether, a 23-week effort was expended in the delivery of the S-I through 5-TITI training package. This is close to the original estimate of approxi- mately 24 weeks, even though the distribution of weeks among the various stages differed from what we anticipated. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Each of the four trainees responded to the training in accordance with their individual differences, but all exhibited an apparently high intelligence, a quick grasp of the fundamentals of the training, a seriousness of purpose, and a diligence in pursuing the repetitive training the tasks required. In response to the training, which takes into account the individualities of each trainee, each of the four generally performed along the lines of expectation derived from experience with previous training development groups, and all showed an aptitude for continued development. B. (U) Recommendations for Follow-On Actions (U) Given the quality of response to the S-I through S-III training, two recommendations for follow-on actions are offered: 19 SEER SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2
Approved For Rea CTASSIFIED, 800290001 -2 (U) (1) Because the detailed authentication of the 5-I through S-III skills transfer (e.g., by extensive double-blind testing) was beyond the scope of the present effort, it is recommended that the client enlist the trainees' present skill level to pursue appropriate in-house tasks (whether in a test or an application mode), to determine the overall efficacy of the training as applied to client documentation needs. . (2) The trainees should be afforded an opportunity to incorporate additional skills from further training when appropriate. 20 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2
Approved For Releary ACEHE STP TED oR 800290001 -2 Appendix DESCRIPTOR LIST FORMAT (U) 21 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2
Approved For ReleaspJQgesAsS:S4- RP Ep 6-00788R001800290004 -2 Appendix DESCRIPTOR LIST FORMAT (U) 1. Is the site area predominantly flat? 2. Is water a significant element at the site? 3. Is a hill or mountain, or range of hills or mountains a significant feature of the site? 4. Are buildings or other man-made structures a significant part of the site? 5. Is the central focus or predominant ambience of the site primarily natural, rather than artificial or man-made? 6. Is a large expanse of water (ocean, sea, gulf, Lake or bay) a predominant aspect of the site? 7. Is a land/water interface a significant feature of the site? 8. Is an island a significant feature of the site? 9. Is a settlement, village or town a significant feature of the site? 10. Is the ambience of the site predominantly that of. a city? 1l. Is a road or other path-like structure (bridge, railroad tracks, runway) a predominant part of the site? 12. Are there any posts, poles, smokestacks, columns or similar thin vertical objects (excluding trees) that are central to the site? 13. Does a single major object, structure or natural feature dominate the site? 14. Is the site predominantly dry to the point of being arid? 22 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2
Approved For ReleaseyqQne esas: S| FE RP Ey S-00788R001 800290001 -2 15. Is the site predominantly humid? 16. Is snow or ice a significant part of the site? 17. Are there any explicit and significant smells at the site? 18. Are there any explicit and significant sounds at the site? 19. Is there significant movement or motion at the site? 20. Is a jungle, swamp or marsh a significant feature at the site? 21 Is a river a significant feature of the site? 22. Is a waterfall a significant feature at the site? 23. Is a volcano a significant feature at the site? 24. Is a port or harbor a significant feature of the site? 25. Is a rural or agricultural theme a significant aspect of the site? 26. Is an educational, cultural or religious theme a significant aspect of the site? 27. Are ruins a significant feature at the site? 28. Is the presence of commerce or industry a significant aspect of the site? 29. Is a governmental or military ambience a significant aspect of the site? 30. Is science or high technology a significant aspect of the site? 23 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001800290001-2