The performance/design requirements and a detailed technical description for a Computer-Directed Training Subsystem to be integrated into the Air Force Phase II Base Level System are described. The subsystem may be used for computer-assisted lesson construction and has presentation capability for on-the-job training for data automation, staff, and…

The state of programed instruction utilization in military training within the separate North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations is briefly assessed in this report. Only the programs of NATO countries which have not been covered in detail elsewhere are included: Netherlands, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Canada, France, Belgium,…

To provide an overview of the possible impact of teaching machines on military training, several strategies were pursued: (1) several teaching machines were described; (2) the techniques of Pressey, Skinner, Crowder, and Pask were examined; (3) relevant research projects were reviewed; (4) appropriate military uses were suggested; and (5) methods…

The material in this programed workbook is divided into three sections. Section one introduces the subject of learning objectives and explains their use and importance. Section two describes a U.S. Navy handbook on writing learning objectives and teaches the student how to use the handbook as a working reference guide. Section three provides the…

This report concludes the second phase of a four-phase study concerning the application of the microfiche medium for onboard training. This study compared the efficiency of using microfiche versus traditional paper copy for training. Thirty experimental trainees completed the curriculum using training modules republished as microfiche. The school…

The first phase of a four-phase study on the effectiveness of microfiche medium for onboard training systems examined a variety of microfiche readers with respect to: (1) ease-of-use; (2) loading and unloading characteristics; and (3) branching to specific microfiche frames. Some 60 Navy recruits performed branching tasks to simulate the branching…

The bibliography contains annotated references to teaching machines and programed instruction as they relate to efficient learning in military and civilian training, and adaptive learning techniques. The computer generated indexes are Corporate Author Monitoring Agency and Personal Author. (Author/PT)

In continuing research into the technology of training, a study was undertaken to devise guidelines for applying programed instruction to training courses that involve the learning of principles and rules for use in problem solving. As a research vehicle, a portion of the material in the Army's Programing Specialist Course was programed to explore…

The learning efficiency and effectiveness of teaching an anatomical and physiological system to Air Force enlisted trainees utilizing an experimental audiovisual programed module was compared to that of a commercial linear programed text. It was demonstrated that the audiovisual programed approach to training was more efficient than and equally as…

THE PAPER DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF A BRIEF EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS RELATED TO AIR FORCE ACTIVITIES IN PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION AND THE INFLUENCE THIS NEW EDUCATIONAL METHOD IS HAVING ON INSTRUCTIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, BOTH IN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN FIELDS. THE DOCUMENTS ON WHICH IT DRAWS ARE THOSE AVAILABLE IN THE FILES OF THE…

Computer simulation is recognized as a valuable systems analysis research tool which enables the detailed examination, evaluation, and manipulation, under stated conditions, of a system without direct action on the system. This technique provides management with quantitative data on system performance and capabilities which can be used to compare…

Experiments were conducted to test the effectiveness of self-instructional programs to teach the operation of two pieces of technical equipment, SAGE track monitor and intercept director. Three groups of trainees completed each program: (1) naive trainees; (2) trainees familiar with other components of SAGE; and (3) trainees with limited…

A catalog lists programed instruction material for military tasks that has been developed by the U.S. Navy. Part one of the catalog lists programed material alphabetically by subject area. Information provided for each program includes title, classification, identification code to be used when requesting copies of the program, population for whom…