DRS&T has provided and provides direct
support to SPAWAR 055 (HSI) PEO and other SPAWAR / System
Center Codes, for a full range of issues and elements.
For the Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) program
DRS&T was tasked to analyze Manpower, Personnel, and
Training (MPT) considerations are integrated into the design
effort of the SSEE Increment E. This task included Job
Task Analysis, Knowledge-Skills-Aptitudes (KSAs), Shipboard
visits, and resulted in a Training Requirements Planning
Process Methodology (TRPPM) document recommending a reduction
in staffing.
When SPAWAR determined to
establish a Human Factors Staff, DRS&T was tasked to
develop the organizational structure, write the job
descriptions for the government/contractors/military, and
develop metrics to measure the codes and individual
performance against the mission and tasking. DRS&T is
involved in all aspects of support and analysis of C4ISR
programs and equipment in support of various codes. One
of the core competencies of DRS&T is analytical metrics,
as demonstrated by DRS&T’s tasking from the 055
organization as their lead for metrics, reporting to the flag
and SES levels. DRS&T’s PMTO DO (2154/3105/3506/3806) read
in part “…requirement for Metrics Development and
Analysis…develop and/or maintain any automated tools…”
DRS&T personnel recommend to PMS 485 contract wording in
support of Human Factors (HF).
As
one of the elements of Human Factors, System Safety is a
consideration DRS&T includes in its development, analysis
and assessment of equipments and systems. DRS&T’s
program manager for the Seaport contract supported NAVSEA
shock trials for a number of years and is currently working
for SPAWAR in the area. A DRS&T employee has also
been the SME for development of several Damage Control
Trainers and provides expertise to the staff in safety related
matters. The importance DRS&T attaches to safety is
seen in their development of a device designed and built to
make the handling of Hazard Material (HAZMAT) safer for
employees.
DRS&T also
provided technical, analytical and development services
relating to training systems and support equipment, including
Army, Navy, Air Force and Joint for C4ISR systems. DRS&T
reviewed existing classroom course material to pull out areas
suitable for Computer Based Training (CBT) allowing more time
to teach areas that required interaction with the instructor.
DRS&T performed Front-end Analysis and/or Training
Situational Analysis, completed development for Tactical
Patrol Coastal Trainer (TPCT), Engineering Casualty Control
Trainer (ECCT), and Vessel Boarding, Search and Seizure(VBSS) trainers. DRS&T developed and implemented
complete training solutions, designed curricula, modeling and
simulation scenarios, created student testing and monitored
system performance, reported feedback and analyzed suggested
improvement areas. DRS&T analyzed training requirements,
verified prerequisite requirements, and evaluated training
equipment needs. DRS&T conducted training surveys and
identified the training courses’ effectiveness. DRS&T
researched design and development of Computer Aided
Instruction methods, Computer Based Training, Web Based
Training using HTML and Java, as well as other emerging
technologies. DRS&T personnel developed the Integrated
Damage Control Team Trainer (IDCTT). DRS&T designed
Instructor Scenario Planner allowing Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs) to modify scenarios. DRS&T provided ongoing
feedback and evaluation of training during development and
deployment phases to ensure critical issues were effectively
addressed. DRS&T provided general technical, analytical
and development services relating to Computer-Based Training
(CBT) solutions; assessed alternative training methods and
recommended feasibility of alternative solutions; and
developed teaching points and course surveys for
CBT.
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