Department of Systems Engineering (DSE) cadets Tim Young, Peter Jaros, Aaron Gilliam, and Matthew Park, advised by LTC Paul Evangelista, conducted an experiment in the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) with support from the Department of Physical Education (DPE) and Department of Military Instruction (DMI). Dr. Jennifer Hewit (DPE / Kinesiology) provided support with video capture, video analysis, and advice on the experiment protocol. LTC Chris Hartline, Mr. Victor Castro, and Mr. Ed McElvaney from DMI provided training and customization of the EST environment. The project client is Project Manager Soldier Warrior (PM SWAR), PEO Soldier. The purpose of this experiment was to explore the effect of state-of-the art protective equipment and basic load on Soldier weapon employment. The EST provides a unique experimental venue as it allows for accurate simulation of qualification ranges, zeroing, and custom tables and measurements. The EST software, customized for this experiment, provided measures of accuracy and general marksmanship statistics. The purpose of this experiment was not to derive results based on a previously formed hypothesis, but rather to develop experimental methods to measure load effects related to employment of the individual weapon. Eight cadets served as test subjects for the experiment. In support of future acquisition decisions, PM SWAR plans to use project results to develop better measurement methodologies to assess the effect of Soldier load.
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Engagement Skills Trainer Experiment
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