Training Effectiveness Evaluation of the Full Spectrum Command Game

Soldier Perceptions of the Rapid Decision Trainer

“…Our goal was to analyze these data and report our findings to the USAIS and RDECOM-STTC. Even though we have conducted evaluations of two other desktop simulations and gamebased technologies developed for use at the USAIS (see Beal & Christ, 2004a, 2004b, we had no basis for making a priori hypotheses concerning the results of this evaluation of the RDT.…”

“…• His overall opinion of the RDT and what he liked best and least about it Many items in the Pre-LFX Questionnaire were modified from those used earlier to assess the training effectiveness of other Army training games (Beal & Christ, 2004a, 2004b.…”

Instructor-Facilitated vs. Stand-Alone Tactical Game Training

“…Others managed their expectations and suggested that games were tools that could enhance existing training, but that they offered mixed experiences within a limited number of tasks. Results from a series of subsequent training effectiveness evaluations seemed to confirm the latter (see Beal & Christ, 2004;2005).…”

“…All military experts involved in developing and corroborating the ranking hierarchy were combat experienced in patrol and defense urban operations. Most of the items on the questionnaire were selected and modified from those used in previous military training games evaluations (Beal, 2007;Beal & Christ, 2004;2005) and from methods generated for use in large-scale, immersive virtual environments (Singer & Witmer, 1996;Witmer & Singer, 1994;1998 Following the slide presentation, the instructor answered any questions asked by leaders about the training exercise. He then instructed them to begin executing the patrol mission.…”

Massive Multiplayer Online Gaming: A Research Framework for Military Training and Education

“…In addition, those who were recognized leaders received the highest quality scores. Beal and Christ (2004) explored the impact of the war game Full Spectrum Command (FSC), mentioned earlier, on the decision-making ability of 54 officers enrolled in the Infantry Captains Career Course. Half played FSC in addition to regular coursework, while the other half acted as the control group.…”