DI-MISC-81184A

Training Equipment Summary

The Training Equipment Summary provides a complete condensed description of an end item of training equipment for strategic planning, public relations, and foreign military sales.

Approval DateFebruary 29, 2016

AMSC NumberN9641

Preparing ActivityAS

Project NumberMISC-2016-010

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DID Formatfree_text

963C CompliantYes

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Supersedes

DI-MISC-81184

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Description & Purpose

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Application & Interrelationship

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Use & Relationship

The Training Equipment Summary provides a complete condensed description of an end item of training equipment. It is made part of a training information electronic resource system (or equivalent) and is used for strategic planning, public relations, and foreign military sales.

This Data Item Description (DID) contains the format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by the specific and discrete task requirement as delineated in the contract. This DID is applicable to all new training equipment procurements.

This DID supersedes DI-MISC-81184.

Preparation Instructions

1Reference Documents.The applicable issue of the documents cited herein, including their approval dates and dates of any applicable amendments, notices, and revisions, shall be as specified in the contract.

2Format.Contractor's format is acceptable. The summary shall be used for guidance shown in Figure 1.

3Preparation Instructions.Except as otherwise specified or indicated herein by example, the requirements of MIL-STD-38784 are applicable as general requirements of this description. The summary sheets shall be prepared such that they may be printed on 8-1/2 x 11inch paper. The graphic shall be either a high definition photograph or line illustration of sufficient quality that printing will not result in a loss of detail. The graphic shall be in a common industry standard format (.jpeg, .gif, .png, etc.). Text shall be double-column, single spaced without justified right margins. Section, paragraph, and table numbering are not required. The summary shall be limited such that when printed it fits on to two printed pages.

3.1Graphics.The photograph is intended for halftone reproduction when printed. Line illustrations may be submitted in lieu of a photograph only in those instances where a photograph cannot be provided. A line illustration, when required, shall be submitted as continuous tone original art, reproducing all significant features, where possible, and shall be of isometric type views. Color illustrations and cartoons are not to be used. Illustrations shall be omitted, however, if it would cause an otherwise unclassified summary to become classified.

4Content.The body of the Training Equipment Summary shall contain complete condensed factual data describing and identifying characteristics and particulars of the training equipment. The data required are informational rather than instructional and shall provide a general concept of the equipment, its purpose, capabilities, limitations, and technical specifications. No classified information shall be contained in the summary.

4.1Graphics.An illustration in a high definition industry common format of the complete item of equipment shall be included with the summary.

4.2Text Content.Text content shall be brief and cover the following topics, under the following subheads:

4.2.1Training Category.This shall be furnished by the procuring activity.

4.2.2Originating Agency.This shall be furnished by the procuring activity.

4.2.3Security Classification.This shall be a statement giving the security classification of the training equipment, amplified as necessary where only a certain console of the system is classified, or where accessories or software may be classified and the equipment itself is unclassified. This information shall be provided with whatever breakdown is necessary.

4.2.4Purpose of Device.The training purpose of the device shall be summarized, so that the reader can determine if it has application to a training requirement or problem at their activity.

4.2.5Intended Use.A brief paragraph shall state where the training equipment is intended to be used (e.g. inflight, classroom, target range) and the rank/rate and any special prerequisites the trainee should have accomplished prior to the use of the equipment.

4.2.6Functional Description.The functional description shall briefly state the type of equipment, how it is used, what inherent training features are built into it, and how it achieves its functional purpose (how it works). Without repeating information given elsewhere in the summary, the functional description shall answer the applicable questions listed below:

4.2.6.1What is the equipment?What does it look like? Of what does it consist (name of the consoles, panels, cabinets, mockups, etc.)?

4.2.6.2How is the equipment used?Does it illustrate, visualize, demonstrate, synthesize, simulate, activate, modify, or stimulate? What are the instructional uses? For what specific area of training is it intended? What information is taught or what skills are developed? What operational equipment does it support? What techniques are taught? What tactical systems are simulated or taught?

4.2.6.3What inherent training features are built intoWhat inherent training features are built into the equipment, such as scoring or progress indicators, automatic or manual problem progress control, the ability to stop or freeze a problem, control the speed of presentation, or vary the sequence of events? What features of the equipment apply the laws of learning - Interest, Relationship of Things Taught, Competition, Practical Application, Reinforcement, Repetition, Early Success, Environment? For example:

4.2.6.3.1What is there about the equipment which in itself will attract interest of the trainee?Is the training objective of the equipment obvious from its appearance and, if so, how?

4.2.6.3.2Is the equipment designed so that it inherently provides a sequence which proceeds from the simple to the more complex and, if so, what features provide this sequence?Does the equipment display only a reasonable of facts or principles which can readily be assimilated?

4.2.6.3.3Can the equipment be used to stimulate competition of trainees with their own records, with other trainees, or between two or more groups in the class and, if so, what feature does this?

4.2.6.3.4Does the equipment provide for practical application and, if so, in what way (i.e. what does the trainee do?)?

4.2.6.3.5If the equipment is trainee operated, does it lend itself to repetition and, if so, what can be repeated?

4.2.6.3.6Does the equipment provide scoring and, if so, is scoring provided immediately or fairly soon after the skill or knowledge has been demonstrated?

4.2.6.3.7Does the equipment have built into it such features as special lighting which makes controls easier to read, adequate ventilation or air conditioning, safety features, or any comfort features which eliminate conditions not conducive to learning?If so, mention these features.

4.2.6.4How does the equipment achieve its functional purpose (i.e. how does it work?)?What are the functional characteristics of the equipment? What simulation techniques are used? Is the state of the art advanced and, if so, how? What novel circuitry or mechanisms are used? Are there any unique or unusual features, or are any problems solved?

4.2.7Physical Information.Size, weight, type trainer (permanently installed or containerized), airborne or shipboard, and any accessories furnished (e.g. special tools, test equipment) shall be presented.

4.2.8Operational Equipment.Any operational equipment used as part of the training equipment shall be listed (e.g. UHF Transmitter/Receiver AN/ARC51A, Doppler Radar AN/APN153(V)) and whether the operational equipment is modified or unmodified. If not applicable, the word "None" shall appear under this subhead.

4.2.9Equipment Required (but not supplied).List any equipment or accessories needed or desired for optimum use of the training equipment. If none is needed, the word "None" shall appear under this subhead.

4.2.10Power Requirements.External power requirements for the training equipment shall be listed as follows: Input Characteristics (e.g. 120/208VAC 60HZ 3 Phase 4 Wire), Maximum Peak Power (KVA), Maximum Starting Power (KVA & Amperes/Phase). If no power is required for the equipment the word "None" shall appear under this subhead.

4.2.11Installation Requirements.Minimum installation area shall be specified for large devices or where a number of major pieces of a system must be spaced a certain distance from each other. Floor loading, air conditioning (BTU/hr, tonnage), and equipment environmental characteristics (e.g. temperature and humidity, sensitivity to vibration and shock, radiation emission or shielding, or noise hazard) shall be stated.

4.2.12Publications Furnished.The complete title, including the publication control number, and exact classification (e.g. (U), (C), (S), (TS)) of each publication furnished by the procuring activity to support the training equipment shall be listed.

4.2.13Reference Publications Required (but not supplied).This shall be furnished by the procuring activity. If none is needed, the word "None" shall appear under this subhead.

4.2.14Personnel (estimated).Personnel requirements for the equipment, as applicable, shall be itemized under this subhead as follows: Instructor(s) - Number, type, and qualifications; Operator(s) - Number, type, and qualifications; Trainees - Number accommodated in or by equipment; Trainee Observer(s) - Number; Maintenance Personnel - Number, type, and man-hours per 40-hour utilization per week; Any other type of personnel required.

4.2.15Related Training Equipment.This information shall be as furnished by the procuring activity. If none is needed, the word "None" shall appear under this subhead.

4.2.16Contract Identification.The name and address of the manufacturer and the complete contract number under which the equipment was manufactured shall be stated.

4.2.17Government's Rights in Data.Within a 1-point box, the following copy shall appear: DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.

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Figures

Figure 1. Sample format of a training equipment summary.

Figure 1. Sample format of a training equipment summary. (Continued)

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