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DAY 1: ROTATION A: ROTATION B:
0830-0915 Orientation Cognitive Catalytics (CC) Adaptive Environmental Simulation
(HRV Competitions /
(AES)
0915-1015 Self-Assessments / HRV Biofeedback Baselines Games, Group Catalytics) (1:1 / Trainees Rotate Through SIM)
0900-1300 0900-1300
Phase I: Biomechanical Control Cycle 1: HRV Simulation Cycle 1: Train – Recover – Structured
Module 1: Introduction / Biomechanical Cycle 2: Group Catalytic Debrief
1015-1100
Awareness Cycle 2: Observe – Structured Debrief
1100-1110 BREAK Application
Module 2/3 *combined: Self-Awareness HRV Simulation Trainee 1: 0900
(Physiologic Self-Monitoring & Countermeasures (2 player) – Tropical Heat Observer/Debriefer = SIT Trainer
1110-1200 HRV Simulation + Observer/Controller
(Diaphragmatic Breathing Retraining / Progressive
Muscle Relaxation) (2 player) – Dual Drive Trainee 2: 0920
1200-1230 LUNCH Observer/Debriefer: SIT Trainer +
Observer / Controller
Module 4: Situational Awareness & Performance:
1230-1330 HRV Simulation Trainee 3: 0940
Cognitive Self-Monitoring (2 player) – Tropical Heat Observer/Debriefer 1: 1000
1330-1340 BREAK Catalytic 1 Trainee 4: 1000
1340-1440 Phase II: Mental Agility / Mental Flexibility (Cognitive Skills) Observer/Debriefer 2: 1020
Module 5: Cognitive Self-Monitoring: Strategy Catalytic 2 Trainee 5: 1020
and Impulse Control Building *streamlined (Cognitive Skills) Observer/Debriefer 3: 1040
1440-1450 BREAK Catalytic 3 Trainee 6: 1040
Module 6: Cognitive Reprogramming and (Cognitive Skills) Observer/Debriefer 4: 1100
1450-1550 Adaptation (Cognitive Training Catalytics) HRV Simulation Trainee 7: 1100
*streamlined (2 player) – Dual Drive Observer/Debriefer 5: 1120
Wrap Up, Day 1 Assessments, Practice HRV Simulation Trainee 8: 1120
1550-1600 Assignments (practice Tue, Wed, Thu with apps: (2 player) – Tropical Heat Observer/Debriefer 6: 1140
Breathe2Relax, Tactical Breather) Catalytic 4 Trainee 9: 1140
(Cognitive Skills) Observer/Debriefer 7: 1200
DAY 2:
Module 7 *streamlined / 8 Adaptation Lab: Catalytic 5 Trainee 10: 1200
Orientation to Adaptive Environmental Training (Cognitive Skills) Observer/Debriefer 8: 1220
0800-0900 (Sensory Training Procedures (SUDS) / Self - 1230-1300 LUNCH *scheduled, but varies to
Other Observation, Structured Debriefing and allow trainees to finish AES and
Installation Techniques) + AES Procedural break at alternate time points
Roll-Through. 1300-1400 Adaptive Environmental Simulation
0900-1300 Module 8: Adaptive Environmental Simulation Review (Self-Assessment / Structured
(AES) Rotations Debrief)
a. Physiologic Debrief / (Goal Setting)
Unit members were oriented to the AES procedures (Module 7), Training Plan Adaptation (SUDS)
and assigned rotating roles in cycles (Rotation A, Rotation B). The b. Cognitive Debrief / (Goal
first cycle of Rotation A was delegated to two Unit Members (HRV Setting) Cognitive Training Plan
Simulation/HRV computerized games). The SIT Trainer and the Adaptation (Cognitive Skills
Unit’s Senior Master Sergeant (SME) started Rotation B. The Unit Enhancement)
SME acted as the Simulation Observer/Controller (manipulating sim- 1400-1410 BREAK / HRV Baselines (Time 2)
ulation elements and observing). The SIT Trainer acted as the first
Observer/Debriefer. Trainee #1 engaged the simulation, was allowed 1410-1510 Catalytic Vignette Training
to recover, then given structured feedback on observed performance (*Operational Hot Wash)
within the AES. They were then walked through the Observation/ 1510-1520 BREAK / HRV Baselines (Time 2)
Debrief elements and SASS-SIM to gather data on self-observation, 1520-1600 Wrap Up/ Debrief + Q&A, Time 2
and then taught the Observer/Debriefer procedures. Trainee #1 then Baseline Assessments (Post-SIT)
became the Observer/Debriefer for Trainee #2 (repeating the same
procedures). Trainee #2, became the Observer/Debriefer for Trainee Achieving Evidence-Driven Human Performance Training:
#3, and so forth. Once Trainees were completed with cycles 1 and 2 Individual Level: Individual trainee’s pre-to-post assessment scores on
in Rotation B, they fluidly rotated between aiding the SME (Control- evidence-based measures of performance skills, physiological control,
ler) in Rotation B, and participating in Rotation A. The SIT Trainer and cognitive skills were compiled with feedback from the Adaptive
alternated between facilitating intermittent Catalytics with Adaptives Exposure Simulation (AES) and structured debrief using the SASS-
(group exercises) and HRV exercises in Rotation A, and conducting SIM. Individual training plans were generated with recommendations,
fidelity checks in the AES. Unit members were assigned ‘time-keeper’ and reviewed to establish goals/objectives in collaboration with the
roles intermittently to aid the SIT-Trainer in keeping the rotation flow.
trainee.
Unit/Group Level: Aggregate group pre-to-post assessments scores on
standardized measures, and AES observational feedbacks, were com-
piled along with trainee feedback and satisfaction ratings on individual
modules, skills, and AES experiences. Recommendations from train-
ees, key informants, and trainers were also generated post- training
and incorporated. Group level training plan recommendations were
generated in collaboration with key informants/SMEs, for integration
and expansion of current training practices.

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