A recent evaluation of simulator training effectiveness encountered many difficulties associated with the military field environment. These problems arose despite careful planning. The experiences of this study provide useful lessons on various topics, including the following: obtaining equipment for evaluation purposes, scheduling the study, interacting with military organizations, and general planning strategies.
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