Development of a Simulator Certification (Simcert) Methodology for SAC

Abstract

Air Force Regulation 50-11 (October 1977) requires that all new and existing aircrew training devices be certified with regard to their ability to provide an effective medium for training and evaluating student performance on specific aircrew training events (SIMCERT). The regulation further requires each using command to develop its own supplement, to guide command-specific programs. Calspan Corporation and the 93 BMW ISD Division joined in developing the Strategic Air Command's SIMCERT program. Phase I was a developmental effort involving literature review, determining SIMCERT objectives and constraints, and developing candidate methodologies. Two SIMCERT methodologies were developed: one for initial qualification training, and one for continuation training. During Phase II, parts of the initial qualification SIMCERT methodology were validated on the Boom Operator Part Task Trainer at Castle AFB, California. This validation effort showed that the methodology met SAC SIMCERT objectives and could be applied using existing resources. The SAC SIMCERT supplement is currently in draft form and will be completed in time for full-scale application to the B-52 and KC-135 Weapon System Trainers.