Team decision making training and rehearsal exemplar for the air and space operations center (AOC)

Computer network defense is only as effective as the training provided to the system maintainers with respect to the tools and procedures at their disposal. Trainees need procedural knowledge and performance exercises in order to properly integrate the two areas seamlessly into a cohesive tool. The system we propose, TENOR-DMT, combines computer-based instruction and text-based courseware to support knowledge acquisition and retention. The result will be focused learning based on a set of objectives. The primary presentation of information will be in the form of text and graphics driven courseware, with knowledge reinforcement being provided by embedded simulations that correspond to the appropriate lessons/objectives. The resulting system will be effective, intuitively usable, and cost effective. At the conclusion of Phase I we will deliver to the US Air Force a proof-of-concept exemplar that demonstrates our ability to meet this SBIR topic objectives.