Improved Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) Methods for Unit Evaluation. Volume VI. Conventional ARTEP Missions and Engagement Simulations: An Examination of Options

Differences between the philosophies and procedures of engagement simulation training methods and conventional ARTEP field exercises generate several issues if both are to be integrated into exercises where unit performance measurement and unit evaluation is desired. This report examines four issues: development of accurate, comprehensive criteria and measures of unit tactical performance; structure and functions of evaluator/controller teams for data collection and performance rating; reduction/integration of ES- generated data and conventional ARTEP Test and Evaluation Outline data; and use of collected data to establish training objectives and assess progress in training program. Primary audiences for this report are researchers and TRADOC personnel responsible for development of ES and ARTEP training/evaluation methodologies. See also Volume 1, ADA064271.