thedrifter
07-09-05, 06:32 AM
New recruiting tool debuts at Pentagon
by Compiled by Sgts. Mel Lopez and Clinton F. Firstbrook
Henderson Hall News
In an effort to attract more people into the Corps, the Marines, together with several contractors, have opened up a Marine Corps recruiting kiosk at the Pentagon's Visitor Center Wednesday.
The purpose of the Pentagon exhibit is to provide a reliable, low-maintenance, state-of-the-art display to portray the Marine Corps image to an estimated 120,000 visitors annually, and to provide information to enhance recruiting initiatives.
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Magnus, deputy commandant for Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps, was on hand for the opening ceremony. Before the ceremony, he was given a demonstration of the Marine Corps Pentagon Exhibit. The room had a contemporary look with three widescreen televisions, Marine Corps posters, and stage lighting. Recruiting videos were displayed on two of the TVs, while the third had a war simulator. Magnus appeared pleased with the display and expressed positive feelings.
"With just a little bit of money, and a lot of innovation on the part of the Marines and civilian Marines," said Magnus, "we were able to put up a first-class display that gives recognition and gives honor to the Marines that are serving the country today, particularly those that are in combat."
Magnus also said this display will help inform young Americans who are thinking about the possibility of a military career, and more mature Americans who are thinking about how to support them.
Martin Bushika, S&T Project Manager, said they wanted to develop something that would illustrate the Marine Corps for recruiting American youths.
"This simulation provides a medium to cater to young people," said Bushika. "They all play (computer) games these days."
The Marine Corps exhibit has a feature different from the surrounding displays from the other services. It focuses on the Strategic Corporal, and the opportunities for leadership it affords young Marines. Modern-day conflict from humanitarian assistance through peacekeeping and traditional war-fighting is brought to life through an engaging Tactical Decision-making Simulation (TDS) developed by the Marine Corps Ground Training Systems Consortium of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Training and Education Command (TECOM), and Marine Corps Systems Command Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) for Marine Corps training.
A short scenario for each block of the "three-block war" enables the user to make the right or wrong decision for each level of conflict. The Strategic Corporal's decision would then be reflected in the "International News Network" reports at the end of each situation.
According to the developers of the simulation, this display will reinforce the point that even junior Marines have significant leadership responsibilities and make a difference in supporting our national military strategies.
Of the three displays, Kaitlyn Hamilton, a visitor from Fairfax, Va., said her favorite was the Strategic Corporal, but she had positive reviews for everything there.
"I like the interactive games and videos you can watch," said Hamilton. "It was really good because it showed both the male and female sides of the Marines."
"You're automatically drawn into the display once you see the mouse," said Brian Keough of Atlanta. "Everybody has played video games before. The simulation is kind of like playing "Command and Conquer."
The Marine Corps Pentagon Exhibit is located at the Pentagon Visitors Center, at the Metro entrance to the Pentagon for patrons who wish to visit. To take advantage of the Strategic Corporal TDS, it can also be viewed at http://www.usmc-tds-mcs.com . The game can be downloaded on computers under the Navy Marine Corps Intranet network.
Ellie
by Compiled by Sgts. Mel Lopez and Clinton F. Firstbrook
Henderson Hall News
In an effort to attract more people into the Corps, the Marines, together with several contractors, have opened up a Marine Corps recruiting kiosk at the Pentagon's Visitor Center Wednesday.
The purpose of the Pentagon exhibit is to provide a reliable, low-maintenance, state-of-the-art display to portray the Marine Corps image to an estimated 120,000 visitors annually, and to provide information to enhance recruiting initiatives.
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Magnus, deputy commandant for Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps, was on hand for the opening ceremony. Before the ceremony, he was given a demonstration of the Marine Corps Pentagon Exhibit. The room had a contemporary look with three widescreen televisions, Marine Corps posters, and stage lighting. Recruiting videos were displayed on two of the TVs, while the third had a war simulator. Magnus appeared pleased with the display and expressed positive feelings.
"With just a little bit of money, and a lot of innovation on the part of the Marines and civilian Marines," said Magnus, "we were able to put up a first-class display that gives recognition and gives honor to the Marines that are serving the country today, particularly those that are in combat."
Magnus also said this display will help inform young Americans who are thinking about the possibility of a military career, and more mature Americans who are thinking about how to support them.
Martin Bushika, S&T Project Manager, said they wanted to develop something that would illustrate the Marine Corps for recruiting American youths.
"This simulation provides a medium to cater to young people," said Bushika. "They all play (computer) games these days."
The Marine Corps exhibit has a feature different from the surrounding displays from the other services. It focuses on the Strategic Corporal, and the opportunities for leadership it affords young Marines. Modern-day conflict from humanitarian assistance through peacekeeping and traditional war-fighting is brought to life through an engaging Tactical Decision-making Simulation (TDS) developed by the Marine Corps Ground Training Systems Consortium of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Training and Education Command (TECOM), and Marine Corps Systems Command Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) for Marine Corps training.
A short scenario for each block of the "three-block war" enables the user to make the right or wrong decision for each level of conflict. The Strategic Corporal's decision would then be reflected in the "International News Network" reports at the end of each situation.
According to the developers of the simulation, this display will reinforce the point that even junior Marines have significant leadership responsibilities and make a difference in supporting our national military strategies.
Of the three displays, Kaitlyn Hamilton, a visitor from Fairfax, Va., said her favorite was the Strategic Corporal, but she had positive reviews for everything there.
"I like the interactive games and videos you can watch," said Hamilton. "It was really good because it showed both the male and female sides of the Marines."
"You're automatically drawn into the display once you see the mouse," said Brian Keough of Atlanta. "Everybody has played video games before. The simulation is kind of like playing "Command and Conquer."
The Marine Corps Pentagon Exhibit is located at the Pentagon Visitors Center, at the Metro entrance to the Pentagon for patrons who wish to visit. To take advantage of the Strategic Corporal TDS, it can also be viewed at http://www.usmc-tds-mcs.com . The game can be downloaded on computers under the Navy Marine Corps Intranet network.
Ellie