Soldiers' Toolbox for Developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)

Abstract

This document describes research conducted to create an innovative, Soldier-friendly method for developing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). The approach built on previously developed methodology, blending knowledge elicitation techniques and simulation-based vignettes to produce a flexible set of tools to structure and guide the TTP development process. The resulting toolbox was implemented with Soldiers to obtain feedback and ideas for improving the method. When groups of Soldiers used the toolbox to develop focused TTP, the method proved to work well with a variety of missions and tactical conditions. The clarity and quality of the tools as well as the effectiveness of the method were assessed using multiple measures. The Soldiers rated the effectiveness of the method's various components positively. The quality of the resulting TTP increased across exercises (practice effect) and groups (resulting from toolbox improvements between groups). Lessons learned about various aspects of the methodology are included.

Guidelines and Tools for VBS2 Mission After Action Reviews: Development and Evaluation

“…The approach was found to be effective in developing TTP, but it does not lend itself well to independent use by units (Topolski et al, 2009). To extend the utility of the new method, follow-up work produced a Soldiers' Toolbox for Developing TTP that units can use in table-top, simulation, and live training modes to develop and revise TTP (Topolski, Leibrecht, Porter, Green, Haverty, & Crabb, 2010). The TTP Toolbox was successfully transitioned to the Future Force Integration Directorate at Fort Bliss in support of their efforts to field new technologies to the Army.…”