AR 350-38 — Policies And Management For Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, And Simulations
AR 350-38 governs the life cycle management of Army training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations.
- Publication number: AR 350-38
- Title: POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT FOR TRAINING AIDS, DEVICES, SIMULATORS, AND SIMULATIONS
- Date: 02/02/2018
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 350-38 covers TADSS categories, live, virtual/gaming, and constructive environments, embedded training, distributed learning, and training technology integration. It requires TADSS requirements to be justified and validated before procurement and fielding and addresses acquisition, accountability, utilization reporting, maintenance, and sustainment.
Applies to: This regulation establishes Army policies and responsibilities for life cycle management of training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS).
Topics covered
- TADSS categories
- Live, virtual/gaming, and constructive training environments
- Embedded training and distributed learning
- TADSS requirements determination
- TADSS acquisition and fielding
- TADSS accountability and utilization reporting
- TADSS maintenance and sustainment
- Graphic training aids
Questions and answers
What does AR 350-38 include in the term TADSS?
TADSS is a general term that includes training instrumentation; tactical engagement simulation (TES); battle simulations; targetry; training-unique ammunition; dummy, drill, and inert munitions; casualty assessment systems; training aids; and other training support devices. (paragraph 5)
Can systems be fielded without training subsystems?
Systems will not be fielded without training subsystems. (paragraph 5)
What are the three TADSS training environments?
There are three distinct TADSS environments. (paragraph 6)
What is the preferred option when identifying embedded training solutions?
Distributed learning (DL), that is the delivery of standardized individual, collective, and self-development training to Soldiers, DA Civilians, units, and organizations at the right place and time through the use of multiple means and technology will be considered as the first option when identifying ET solutions. (paragraph 1-7)
When must TADSS requirements be justified and validated?
TADSS requirements must be justified and validated before being resourced and authorized for procurement and fielding. (paragraph 1-8)