TRAIN TO SUSTAIN
graduated feedback or hints. Upon the third unsuccessful attempt at an indi- vidual step, the step is considered failed, as is the lesson. No further information is provided to help the learner complete the step. If the learner cannot success- fully complete a specific step, he or she is unable to continue the lesson. Typically, validation lessons are designed with a certain time allowance for completion. If the learner becomes stuck on a step and is unable to continue, the lesson will end with a time violation and will be considered as failed.
Validate lessons provide the most interac- tivity of the four learning modes, as well as the most complex training logic. Tis learning mode focuses primarily on the try-it approach.
CONCLUSION According to LTC Jeff Etienne, prod- uct director for DWTS, “the IMI is a 21st-century gaming gateway to sus- tainment training of the force on CSS VSAT and CAISI. It is the future portal of technology for sustainment training anywhere in the world, 24/7, 365.” Ide- ally, IMI will augment the Army’s “train the trainer” concept, providing continu- ity and reinforcing required skill sets for deploying and operating CAISI and CSS VSAT systems.
“From a software developer aspect, when creating the IMI and talking with Sol- diers during the development process, there are not a lot of tools for the Soldier that can replace hands-on training,” said Joseph Tzoumis, DWTS instructor and fielder, who assisted in developing the IMI for CAISI-CSS VSAT. “But the IMI comes very close, as it provides the lesson content in an interactive virtual environ- ment when they are deployed, just as if they were in the classroom.”
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
Technical and tactical
TEAM BUILDING
Communication, negotiation,
collaboration and social skills
LEAD
THE NCO CREED
CARE FOR
SOLDIERS AND EQUIPMENT
ESTABLISH,
MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE
STANDARDS
PROBLEM- SOLVING
TRAIN, EDUCATE
AND DEVELOP Instructing others; coaching and mentoring
LEARNING
Lifelong learning, self-learning, digital literacy
Critical, creative, adaptive thinking
COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS
Physical, emotional, family, spiritual, social
THE PROFESSION
Army values, moral and ethical service, character, judgment
JIIM – Joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational
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ARMY LEARNING MODEL 2015 ALM 2015, a continuous adaptive learning model for the 21st-century Soldier and the basis of PD DWTS’ approach to developing IMI, illustrates desired objectives and activities. (SOURCE: TRADOC)
PD DWTS is matching the digital capa- bilities of CSS systems with gaming technology, using virtual reality simula- tions delivered over the Internet. Ideally, the training NCO will download the program within the unit and install it for use by incoming Soldiers. Upon comple- tion, Soldiers can deploy and operate both systems in garrison exercises and in theater, executing the logistics mission of the Army deputy chief of staff, G-4.
For more information, contact the author at
peter.l.nesby2.civ@
mail.mil.
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MR. PETER NESBY is the project lead for Combat Service Support Satellite Com- munications, under PD DWTS. He holds an M.S. in computer information systems from Strayer University and a B.S. in pro- fessional studies/computer technology from the University of Mary Washington. Before becoming a government civilian, he served in the Air Force and the Army. He is Level III certified in both program management and information technology, and is a mem- ber of the Army Acquisition Corps.
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