Training evaluation in the military: Misconceptions, opportunities, and challenges

    Authors

    E. Salas; L. M. Milham;C. A. Bowers

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Milit. Psychol.

    Keywords

    KNOWLEDGE; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Due to a number of misconceptions about training evaluation in the military, these evaluations are rarely done. In this article, we review recent findings that identify obstacles to training evaluation in the military and offer some alternatives for dealing with these problems. Further, we discuss the use of theoretically driven evaluation outcomes to provide evaluators with information that can feed back into the training system. Finally, we discuss future challenges for training evaluation in the military environment, such as the evolution from physical to cognitive tasks; training large, distributed teams; and the use of simulation in training design.

    Journal Title

    Military Psychology

    Volume

    15

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    3

    Last Page

    16

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000182219000002

    ISSN

    0899-5605

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