The global environment is changing. Political upheaval, climate change and the complexity of technological advances increase both the difficulty, and the tempo, of military operations, driving a need for modernization of training. Training systems that are adaptive, resilient, and scalable, provide critical flexibility in efficiently and effectively preparing the armed forces for today\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Change Drivers<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data is the foundation of future operations in all battlespace domains. Data refers to the production and sharing of increasing volumes of information from a myriad of diverse collection sources. The value of data resides in the assessment of these sources and their intent (friendly or hostile) and reliability, along with the requirement to record, share, analyze, and act on, or ignore it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Militaries are increasingly collecting, integrating, and networking data. The U.S. Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative (JADC2) is an example of how this network approach to warfare facilitates command engagement throughout the decision cycle and across theatres of operations. In current and future systems, all units can share the same level of situational awareness; decisions can be seamlessly executed at all echelons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interoperability is another driver of change, as warfare becomes increasingly digitized. An entire Task Force can share the same picture, in real-time. Sharing both operational and maintenance data from a myriad of sensors enables optimized operations and maintenance under the full range of required missions and priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training Needs<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Technology is not the only change dictating how training is best delivered. Aligning training methods with the expectations of the new generation of military personnel is key. As recruiting becomes more challenging – in an increasingly tight and competitive talent market – militaries need to adjust their training activities to be more creative and relevant, offering recruits opportunities and experiences comparable to that which civilian trade schools, universities, and the job market, provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training Innovation<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optimizing technology and easing the challenges faced by military forces does not require a complex new strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training innovation involves the application of new ideas, devices, and\/or methodologies to existing training systems and routines. Given the challenges facing modern militaries, instructional designers are rethinking how they train and the tools required. Many of the world\u2019s militaries have recently released innovation or modernization strategies aimed at addressing the issues, representing four main lines of effort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As technology, data, networks, and integration continue to shape the way militaries operate, training systems and approaches must match requirements with the learning needs of the organization, and of today\u2019s personnel. Providing the right training, at the right time to the right individual \u2013 effectively and efficiently – calls for a dedicated multidisciplinary team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help reconcile increasing requirements with ever-constrained resources, armed forces must establish partnerships with industry that span the continuum of the learning process. This \u2018Learning Journey\u2019 collaboration will jointly define problem sets, examine solutions and options, integrate and manage the chosen solution, evaluate outcomes, and adjust processes to deliver value and capability at the point and time of need. Industry is eager to bring forth innovation centered on the science of learning and harness Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Success in integrating instructional design and technological solutions will rely on tight partnerships, aligned visions, and a mutual commitment to excellence to assure victory on the battlefields of tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":52263,"menu_order":0,"template":"single-native-legacy","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_acf":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"15"},"advertiser":[3654],"class_list":["post-24615","native","type-native","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","advertiser-cae"],"acf":{"subheadline":"","legacy_arc_id":"X65G4VXFNVCFVBHHMKMI4RVSNM","arc_canonical_url":"\/native\/CAE\/2022\/05\/16\/the-cae-perspective-on-training-the-force-of-the-future\/","remove_feature_photo":false,"is_sponsored":true,"subtype":"native-layout","redirect_url":"","disable_inline_ads":false,"native_logo_pretext":"Presented By:"},"yoast_head":"\n