Methodology of training members of river units on a ship simulator

  • Slobodan M. Radojević University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Social Sciences, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6071-8151
  • Milan M. Kresojević University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Тactics with Weapon Systems, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0278-5916
  • Svetislav D. Šoškić University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Тactics with Weapon Systems, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6042-8020
  • Dejan D. Mihajlović University of Defence in Belgrade, School of National Defence "Field Marshal Radomir Putnik", Belgrade, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4132-8682
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg72-47081
Keywords: ship simulator (bridge simulator), training methodology, river units, emergency response, ship maneuvering

Abstract


Introduction/aim: This paper aims to present the methodology for creating educational content/scenarios on a ship simulator (bridge simulator) that will serve officers of river units in developing the ability to react when performing regular and military tactical tasks on the ships of the River Flotilla. Also, training on the simulator aims to train officers of river units using modern information technologies.

Methods: The paper uses simulation methods, experimental methods, case studies, and operational research.

Results: Specific educational content/scenarios were created, also specific methodology was developed and the principles were clearly defined according to which content/scenarios are created on the ship simulator.

Conclusion: By using the ship simulator, in different teaching scenarios, cadets of river units as well as members of river units are trained and acquire the ability to react adequately in real situations in the shortest possible time.

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Published
2024/06/10
Issue
Vol. 72 No. 2 (2024): April-June
Section
Review Papers

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