Battle Command Visualization 101
Subtitle: prototype embedded training on networked sensors
By: Carl W. Lickteig, Charles G. Heiden and William T. Holden, Jr.
Contributors: Heiden, Charles G.; Holden, William T.; U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Series: Research report -- 1830.; Research report (U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences) -- 1830.
Publisher: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Alexandria, Va
Language: eng
Subjects: Sensor networks -- Study and teaching.; Command and control systems -- Study and teaching.
Description: The anticipated ability of the Future Force to See First requires proactive research to transform the emerging concepts of embedded training and networked sensors into assets. This report documents initial research on an innovative training program to provide small unit commanders the tactical and technical skills needed to exploit networked sensors to meet the See First objective. The research addressed three areas: design of a prototype embedded training program on networked sensors, design of a subset of training exercises for the training program, and development of those exercises in a prototype command and control (C2) system compatible with virtual simulation. Design and development stressed a structured training approach with progressive simulation-based exercises. A representative subset of 20 exercises were developed that focused on exploiting an array of networked sensors on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to support the commander's critical information requirements. Results provide lessons learned on technology dependent training that will be used to refine and extend the prototype training on employing networked sensors, and that may apply to the Army's ongoing effort to develop embedded training for the Future Force.
Notes: "December 2004."

"Army project number 2O262785A790."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-32).

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Contract or grant no.: DASW01-99-D-0012 DO0024.