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ERIC Number: ED273242
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Apr
Pages: 8
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Managing Training of Military Units: Development of a Management Information System.
Atwood, Nancy K.; Hiller, Jack H.
An automated management information system was developed for planning and scheduling unit training in a U.S. Army infantry division. The primary goal of the project was to test the feasibility of the concept for a computer-based management information system. Specific objectives were to integrate information on personnel, training, and logistics required for training management and to support targeting of training activities based on priorities, needs, and resources. The methods used for system design included a detailed requirements analysis, a prototype of a selected battalion, and formative evaluation by an independent agency to test the concept and identify strengths and weaknesses for project improvement. The system included a minicomputer, 13 terminals plus 3 portable microcomputers, 10 dot matrix printers, and a letter quality printer. Data were collected for evaluation via questionnaires administered before and after installation, observations, computer usage records, and user testing on system tasks. It was found that soldiers could learn to use the system, and that both management of training and communication within the battalion could be improved by using the system. This report concludes by discussing the importance of the effort and outlining future directions for research and development. (DJR)
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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