An assessment of the Virtual-Integrated MOUT Training System (V-IMTS) / Bruce W. Knerr and Donald R. Lampton.
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| Format: | Government Document Book |
| Language: | English |
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Arlington, Va. :
United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences,
June 2005.
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| Series: | Technical report (U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences) ;
1163. |
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| Abstract: | This report describes an assessment of the Virtual Integrated Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Training System (V-IMTS). V-IMTS was a short-term project to speed the transition to field use of virtual simulation technology that specifically considered the integration of live and virtual training. A deployable shelter containing simulators for an Infantry squad was installed at a live MOUT site. Twenty-seven Soldiers from three squads completed two live scenarios separated by two, three, or six virtual scenarios. They then completed questionnaires to indicate how well they could perform combat activities in the simulators, and the extent of their skill improvement. Higher rated activities included outdoor movement, identification of types of people and tactically significant areas, and individual weapons use. Lower rated activities included maneuver indoors and identifying the source and type of fire. The Soldiers and their platoon leadership believed that they received effective training. Precision movement, capture and transmission of voice communications, and representation of battlefield sounds were identified as the highest priority items for improvement. It was concluded that virtual simulation technology can provide additional practice in urban operations to supplement the use of a live MOUT site. It appears to be best suited for training mission planning, situation assessment, and communication and coordination. |
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| Item Description: | "Simulator Systems Research Unit." |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 28 cm. Available in print and via the Internet. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Available in print and via the Internet. |
| Funding Information Note: | Sponsored by: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. |
| Type of Report and Period Covered Note: | Final; |