February 2012 - The U.S. Army is preparing to roll out their next generation of mobile electric power generating sources. Years ago, Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs) only had a few computers and communication devices. Today, as new equipment and systems are added to the TOCs, the need for more power is in high demand. The U.S. Army will replace its aging Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) fleet with the new Advanced Mobile Medium Power Sources (AMMPS) that will be lighter, more fuel efficient, quieter and will reduce the logistical requirements on the battlefield.
Media Box Studios has been awarded the contract to write and develop 23 hours of computer based training (CBT) that will be split into multiple courses. Alongside embedded instructors, these courses will help teach troops how to both operate and maintain the AMMPS generator sets in the field. Media Box Studios is developing the courses under a rapid development cycle to get the product out to the troops to meet the immediate demand on time and within budget.
The U.S. Army has put a high importance on training personnel as soon as the generators hit the ground. Our challenge is to create the CBT with clear and engaging content with the final product delivered in synch with the first shipment of AMMPS sets. With this in mind, Media Box Studios is reverse-engineering the processes and procedures that troops will actually execute in the field, and by doing so we are able to create an accurate and realistic online training environment. Additionally, we are building the courses with rich, interactive 3D and vector graphics and professional narration. The end result will not only educate students with the necessary training to operate and maintain the generator sets, it will also engage them, increasing retention and reducing learning time.
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