MIL-HDBK-284/1, MILITARY HANDBOOK: INTERACTIVE COURSEWARE (ICS) FOR MILITARY TRAINING, MANAGER'S GUIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND MANAGEMENT OF (1 OF 3 PARTS) (22 JUL 1992) [S/S BY MIL-HDBK-1379/3]

MIL-HDBK-284/1, MILITARY HANDBOOK: INTERACTIVE COURSEWARE (ICS) FOR MILITARY TRAINING, MANAGER'S GUIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND MANAGEMENT OF (1 OF 3 PARTS) (22 JUL 1992) [S/S BY MIL-HDBK-1379/3]., This handbook describes all phases of ICW analysis, design, development, implementation, and logistic and life cycle support through the application of MIL-STD-1379 task descriptions and associated data item descriptions to appropriate contract vehicles. It is for guidance only. This handbook takes a systems approach to the design, development, acquisition and management of ICW training materials. The program manager plays a critical role in each phase of the overall system. The handbook recommends a sequence of task performance and data delivery to acquire ICW training materials. It provides additional guidance on the application, tailoring and acceptance of MIL-STD-1379 task descriptions and deliverable data associated with training requirements analysis. ICW training programs should achieve a balance between operational need and total training costs. This handbook addresses several functional areas that relate directly to establishing and maintaining this balance. This handbook provides information and guidance to new acquisition, program, contract, logistics support and training program managers on a wide range of subjects about training analysis, design, development, acquisition, and management of ICW for military training. The handbook describes issues which apply to many functional communities involved in each of these areas. This information and guidance applies to any ICW program acquisition. It applies to ICW included in the weapons system or training system acquisition. It also applies to ICW developed or contracted, and managed as a stand-alone training product. The information in Section 4, General Guidance, is used by anyone who defines ICW training program requirements. The Detailed Guidance in Section 5 focuses on acquisition and management of ICW training materials. The handbook appendixes contain information and guidance that supplements Sections 4 and 5.