A decreasing defense budget and the continued high tempo of operations involving the military require careful planning to maintain an effectively trained force. Air Mobility Command (AMC) controls the aircraft that provide transportation support for the DoD. As AMC's fleet decreases in size, training requirements conflict with operational mission taskings. AMC is working to increase its use of aircraft simulation in an effort to provide more of its aircraft for operational taskings without any loss in training opportunities. This research paper examines AMC's status regarding simulator training for its aircrews. AMC is increasing its use of simulators to conduct aircrew training. Upgraded equipment is allowing for an increased transfer of training from the aircraft to the simulator. Costs in doing this training are being amortized through savings in aircraft flight training time. New technology is providing ways to enhance both aircrew and maintenance personnel training in the future. This new technology includes virtual reality, simulator networking, and unit training devices. AMC must continue to look beyond the standard simulator training programs for new ways to meet its training demands.
Effective Use of Aircraft Simulation in Aircrew Training
1997
45 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aeronautics , Aircraft , Job Training & Career Development , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Flight crews , Flight training , Jet transport aircraft , Flight simulators , Computerized simulation , Air logistics support , Military planning , Flight simulation , Military budgets , Virtual reality , Training management , Airmobile operations , Military downsizing , Rapid deployment , Transfer of training , C-17 aircraft , C-141 aircraft , C-5 aircraft
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