Training for Warfighter Decision Making: A Survey of Simulation-Based Training Technologies

Authors

Nina Rothstein, University of Central FloridaFollow

Abstract

Training warfighters requires the establishment, enhancement, and assessment of decision making (DM) skills at various levels. This review seeks to identify DM training technologies at the tactical and operational levels of war. Simulation based training (SBT) provides learning experiences for improved cognitive abilities and retention of complex skills. Here, seven SBTs will be evaluated for their situational awareness (SA) training abilities for decision making. Valuation of the included SBTs examine the modifiability (scenario customization), data availability (physiological and behavioral), assessment methods (feedback and after action reviews), validity (team training), and fidelity (2D or 3D environments) for tactical and operational warfighter training.

Recommended Citation

Rothstein, Nina (2016) "Training for Warfighter Decision Making: A Survey of Simulation-Based Training Technologies," International Journal of Aviation Sciences (IJAS): Vol. 1: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://repository.fit.edu/ijas/vol1/iss2/5