Is DSTATS training realistic?
With DSTATS replacing external systems, data, and operators, the soldier participates in doctrinally correct simulated battlefield scenarios in a classroom environment. The soldier learns the software in a controlled setting, so that tasks, such as executing a fire mission, become instinctive or second nature. Then when involved in a field training exercise or actual situation, the soldier won’t have to spend time figuring out which button to push, screen to select, or menu to pull down. The soldier will focus only on the mechanics of communicating, maneuvering, and firing live munitions, and on dealing with weather extremes, fatigue, and unexpected situations. In this way, DSTATS supports training Field Artillery soldiers so that they can efficiently perform the software tasks associated with their jobs. DSTATS is already being used by The National Guard in many states, with users confirming DSTATS’ effectiveness.
