After Action Review System development trends

ABSTRACT

We present an evaluation of current developments and directions in the After Action Review System (AARS). First, a common After Action Review (AAR) domain architecture is described that will form the basis for future AARS requirements and technologies. Next, a brief status of constructive, live and virtual AAR legacy systems is presented to illustrate current technology. Current limitations such as lack of standardized simulation interfaces and access to internal simulation data are discussed. Then we describe AARS driving factors, which include requirements and technology. Next, we associate AARS driving factors with technologies that will be required by future AARSs. In conclusion, we describe challenges to be met by future AARSs and the need to account for AARS requirements in developing simulation interface protocols.

References

1. DIS Master Plan, 1995. Available online: www.stricom. army.mil/STRICOM/collab.html.
2. STAARS Mission Needs Statement (draft), June, 1995, Office of the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Training, US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
3. WARSIM Request For Proposal, June 1994. RFP No. N61339-94-R-0058, U.S. Army Simulation Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM), Orlando, Florida.

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• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • HCI design and evaluation methods

• Information systems

  • Information systems applications

    • Decision support systems

      • Expert systems

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    • Management of computing and information systems

      • Project and people management

        • Computer and information systems training