Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs

Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs
Author: John Bondanella
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Total Pages: 90
Release: 1999
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This report discusses changes in training structure, content, and methods, with the focus on developing training for CSS staffs operating as staffs, not for individual training. The focus is on large unit staffs: corps and echelons above corps headquarters and support commands. The document discusses shortcomings of the current approach to CSS staff training, and then proposes a process-oriented approach. It illustrates how microworld models can be used to train CSS processes. It then goes on to describe how pilot testing of prototype models indicates that this approach is feasible for large unit staffs. It concludes with a proposed training strategy that the authors believe is more appropriate and useful for meeting the challenges posed to the Army by personnel turbulence, split-based operations, increased reliance on information, and decreased training resources. The authors believe this approach has applications beyond the CSS training environment. They argue that the microworld models in a carefully designed training strategy are appropriate to any business that needs to train staff under distributed conditions in uncertain environments and to avoid time- and resource-intensive costs of bringing staff together for a large game in a central location.

Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs A Curriculum Strategy

Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs A Curriculum Strategy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre:
ISBN:

Under the auspices of Force XXI, the Army is in essence going through a process of reengineering itself and evolving into a 'force projection Army, ' a process that stresses the ability to deploy quickly and conduct missions away from its garrison locations. Such changes place increasing importance on effective combat service support (CSS) command and control (C2). These challenges and changes to how CSS management will occur in an increasingly information-rich and distributed environment provide the opportunity to reexamine training for support staffs and determine how the Army might change its training to best prepare for new styles of CSS management. This report argues that the current structure, content, and methods of training high-level CSS staffs will not answer the needs of the Force XXI Army and proposes an alternative approach-entaiiing changes in structure, content, and methods-based on a 'process' view of training. Changes in methods in particular focus on the use of microworld models: small-scale simulations of organizations and operations.

Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs A Curriculum Strategy

Microworld Simulations for Command and Control Training of Theater Logistics and Support Staffs A Curriculum Strategy
Author: John Bondanella
Publisher:
Total Pages: 81
Release: 1998
Genre:
ISBN:

Under the auspices of Force XXI, the Army is in essence going through a process of reengineering itself and evolving into a 'force projection Army, ' a process that stresses the ability to deploy quickly and conduct missions away from its garrison locations. Such changes place increasing importance on effective combat service support (CSS) command and control (C2). These challenges and changes to how CSS management will occur in an increasingly information-rich and distributed environment provide the opportunity to reexamine training for support staffs and determine how the Army might change its training to best prepare for new styles of CSS management. This report argues that the current structure, content, and methods of training high-level CSS staffs will not answer the needs of the Force XXI Army and proposes an alternative approach-entaiiing changes in structure, content, and methods-based on a 'process' view of training. Changes in methods in particular focus on the use of microworld models: small-scale simulations of organizations and operations.

The United States Army

The United States Army
Author: George D. Bennett
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781590333006

United States Army - Issues, Background, Bibliography

Selected Rand Abstracts

Selected Rand Abstracts
Author: Rand Corporation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1999
Genre: Abstracts
ISBN:

Includes publications previously listed in the supplements to the Index of selected publications of the Rand Corporation (Oct. 1962-Feb. 1963)

The Human in Command

The Human in Command
Author: Carol McCann
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1461542294

This book brings together experienced military leaders and researchers in the human sciences to offer current operational experience and scientific thought on the issue of military command, with the intention of raising awareness of the uniquely human aspects of military command. It includes chapters on the personal experiences of senior commanders, new concepts and treatises on command theory, and empirical findings from experimental studies in the field.

Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training

Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training
Author: Sanjaya Mishra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781591403944

This text emerges out of the need to share information and knowledge on the research and practices of using multimedia in various educational settings. It discusses issues relating to planning, designing and development of interactive multimedia, offering research data.

Future Leader Development of Army Noncommissioned Officers

Future Leader Development of Army Noncommissioned Officers
Author: John D. Winkler
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1998
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780833025838

This document reports recent efforts by RAND's Arroyo Center and the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer corps to examine ways of strengthening NCO professional development.