Systems Approach to Training (SAT) for the B-1 Aircrew 1

Abstract

In support of the B-1 System Program Office, this analytic study is to develop recommended and alternative crew training systems for the future B-1 air vehicle. The training system provides for transition, recurring, and upgrade training for the four positions of the aircrew: pilot, co-pilot, offensive systems operator, and defensive systems operator. The instructional system development (ISD) is enhanced by the concurrent development of two computer aids. These are: 1) Sorting Model, which allows efficient storage, retrieval, collating, and updating of mission/function/task analysis and supporting data; and 2) Training Resources Analytic Model (TRAM), which provides time-phased costs and resource requirements for the training system over the B-1 life cycle. A major goal of the systems approach is to account for the major factors that can affect the cost and/or allocation of human and material resources. The approach to developing comprehensive instructional system designs is to be based on factors including: 1) statements of behavioral objectives; 2) current and projected simulation state-of-the-art; 3) modern educational technology techniques (methods and media); 4) external constraints; and 5) trade-off and sensitivity analyses (using the TRAM). The outputs for this program are descriptions of the recommended and alternative training systems, complete with a syllabus for each course, descriptions of required media and facilities, costs, and schedules.