SOCOM Training and Rehearsal System Process Improvement

Challenge

SOCOM, with the responsibility to train and equip special operation forces, must acquire and manage training that will support its Service components and its overall mission. The task of updating its training as part of the DoD Training Transformation (T2) initiative was difficult, with many competing requirements and constraints.

Solution

An analysis of the existing SOCOM training processes using state-of-the- art process simulation tools highlighted gaps and inefficiencies. Simulation tools were used to forecast student throughput and instructor requirements for Special Forces. The simulation tools were used to forecast training requirements under a number of possible scenarios; 18 specific recommendations were provided, 15 were approved for implementation.

Benefits/Achievements

Approved recommendations were designed to streamline and centralize training management within SOCOM and allow SOCOM to be the lead in Training Transformation within the DoD. The tools identified training inefficiencies that could reduce time-in-training by 60 days for each enlisted crew member. Estimated savings were over $600,000 per year.

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