Formative evaluation of the Tactical Patrol Craft Trainer
Subtitle: a computer-based training evaluation
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: PATROL CRAFT; MILITARY COMMANDERS; COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION
Description: This thesis describes the formative evaluation of the Tactical Patrol Craft Trainer (TPCT) during the implementation stage. The TPCT is an interactive multi-media computer based trainer designed to deliver a full fidelity and analog video training scenario to Prospective Commanding Officers (PCOs) of the Coastal Patrol Craft (PC) class ship. The system is designed to induce stress while enhancing autonomous decision making skills. The methodology involved six survey instruments, observation, and interviews with the trainees. The data show that the TPCT induces stress as intended, the user interface is appropriate, and the trainees perceived the training as valuable. Several improvements are noted in the course structure, user interface, and system application. Recommendations are made for more scenarios, additional applications of the technology, and evaluation of training effectiveness after the final implementation of the system.
Notes: Thesis advisors, Gail Fann Thomas, Alice Crawford.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-84).

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