Human Effectiveness Directorate Studies Effects of Live Vs. Simulator JTAC Training
Senior Master Sergeant Alan Van Pate (standing) calls in an airstrike to “destroy” an enemy tank during joint combat air support training on the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) virtual training dome at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range in Alpena, Mich. Technical Sergeant Claire LaFleur (seated) enters information into the simulator so that the simulated aircraft reacts as intended. The 711th Human Performance Wing, Human Effectiveness Directorate’s Warfighter Readiness Research Division in Mesa, Ariz. is using the Grayling Range as a testing site for ways to improve JTAC training.