LogicBay Announces Launch of Computer-Based Training Program for U.S. Army Recruiting Command.Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2001 PROGRAM WILL TRAIN ALL OF THE ACTIVE ARMY, ARMY RESERVE AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITERS WORLD WIDE LogicBay Corporation, a leading enterprise e-Learning solutions company, announced today the launch of ARISS ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station ARISS Army Recruiting Information Support System ARISS Angle Resolved Ion Scattering Spectroscopy 2000 CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. , a computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." program that enables the U.S. Army Recruiting Recruit or Army recruit is a term often colloquially used to refer to the lowest military rank in various armed services. It usually implies that the soldier so labeled has not yet completed basic training. More formally, "recruit" means a person attending boot camp. Command to quickly and effectively train nearly 12,000 Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard recruiters worldwide. The program supports the system-wide rollout of the Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS) software. "We were faced with the challenge of training nearly 12,000 recruiters around the world in a timely, efficient manner," said Sergeant First Class Tom Williams Tom Williams can refer to:
LogicBay worked closely with the Army Recruiting Command on all aspects of the program's development, including defining the strategic goals of the training, developing and designing the content, and promoting the new training. "This program is a wonderful example of all the benefits of computer-based learning," said Paul Jeffries, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LogicBay. "By creating a seamless package of computer-based training modules, we shifted the burden of teaching from the Army leadership to a virtual instructor. That translates into less time and money spent on training and a more knowledgeable, productive staff of recruiters." The program, which is so user friendly that it can be understood by even those who have never touched a computer, is designed to create a smooth transition from the analog to the digital world for the Army Recruiting Command. It includes 12 modules, each of which train an application of ARISS, including non-prior service applicant, unit information records and server-side simulation. It is designed to track every piece of information received about a prospective recruit, providing a seamless connection from the first conversation to the enlistment. The program will also be used as a forecasting tool to help recruiters stay on target with their recruiting goals. "The advent of ARISS 2000 CBT is a total reengineering of our training strategies," said Master Sergeant General David Dawson, U.S. Army. "In the past we had used the 'train-the-trainer' model, where everyone was receiving a different experience. This new program adds a level of consistency that was impossible to reach with more traditional methods." The computer-based training program allows for self-paced learning and has an implied learning path through several levels of courses. However, one can navigate to any section of any lesson at any time. ARISS 2000 CBT provides initial training in how to use the new software and supports just-in-time training when a refresher course is needed. "The feedback that we have gotten on this program has been remarkable," said Dawson. "Recruiters around the world agree - it's engaging, practical, timely learning." About LogicBay LogicBay is a leading enterprise e-Learning solutions company that designs, develops and supports custom online universities, courseware and electronic performance support systems. The company employs a reusable learning object approach to courseware and portal design and a rapid-application development process that helps its customers quickly and efficiently build world-class e-Learning solutions. LogicBay's in-house consulting services help its clients develop smart enterprise learning strategies and its in-house e-Venture promotion service helps them create "learners for life." LogicBay customers include the U.S. Army, Ford, Freightliner, General Motors, Lucent Technologies, Deere & Company, and 3M. LogicBay is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and has offices across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For more information, please visit www.logicbay.com or call 1-877-854-3413. About United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local Recruiting Command USAREC USAREC United States Army Recruiting Command includes the Active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. There are over 11,500 recruiters worldwide, with headquarters in Fort Knox Fort Knox [for Henry Knox], U.S. military reservation, 110,000 acres (44,515 hectares), Hardin and Meade counties, N Ky.; est. 1917 as a training camp in World War I. It became a permanent post in 1932. In the steel and concrete vaults of the U.S. , Kentucky. With their motto of "Provide the Strength," the United States Army Recruiting Command is responsible for recruiting quality young women and men to serve in the Regular Army and Army Reserve. Army recruiting operations are conducted throughout the United States, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. , the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa American Samoa, officially Territory of American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States (2000 pop. 57,291), comprising the eastern half of the Samoa island chain in the South Pacific. , and at U.S. facilities in Germany and Asia. For more information, please visit www.usarec.army.mil . About the Army National Guard Bureau The Army National Guard Bureau is an Army organization consisting of seven Recruiting and Retention Advisory Councils (RRAC RRAC Red River Athletic Conference (NAIA Division I) RRAC Remote Replication Agent Connection RRAC Risk and Regulation Advisory Council (UK) RRAC Regional Reception and Assessment Centre ) that support National Guard recruiting efforts in all 50 States, our commonwealths and territories. For more information, please visit www.1800goguard.com. |
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