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Research Summaries
Back Educating the Acquisition and Test Workforce: Workforce Modeling and Simulation Education and Training for Life Long Learning
Fiscal Year | 2009 |
Division | Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science |
Department | Systems Engineering |
Investigator(s) |
Olwell, Jr., David H.
Shin, Young S. Darken, Rudolph P. |
Sponsor | Navy Modeling & Simulation Office (Navy) |
Summary |
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is an essential capability for managing risk, reducing time and cost for Acquisition. There is currently a lack of unified approach for determining which M&S tools to use, when to use them and how to use them across the development lifecycle. A range of learning options are needed to improve the multi-service community members' capabilities to effectively select and implement the correct M&S tools most efficiently. These include initial education and training, refresher training, continuing education, and certification opportunities. This research intends to directly address this problem with a two phased approach. The first phase is near-term (FY07) and is focused on developing a capabilities-tailored M&S curriculum, which will include a set of courses and curriculum that fully support the Acquisition M&S Master Plan. The second phase is long-term (FY08-FY10) and will focus on the course content development, deployment and effectiveness evaluation. The Learning Architecture proposed in this project will provide M&S education solutions tailored to user/career goals while meeting identified education/training needs through instructional packages, outlines and recommendations focused on the individual workforce member. It will also provide a means for validated certification within the M&S Acquisition workforce. |
Keywords | Modeling & Simulation Simulation Based Acquisition Systems Engineering DOD Workforce Training |
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