U.S. Navy Film “Skills for the Sea” Use of Simulation for Training Sailors 21914 (1970)

Synopsis

This US Navy film depicts the new training methods, equipment and systems in the US Navy of the 1970’s, with a special focus on the sophisticated simulators used to train sailors. It opens with scenes shot in a vessel simulator or trainer, with the captain barking orders to the crew to move ahead at 25 knots (:56). In New London, Connecticut, the captain of a submarine (again, a simulator) spots a potential target (1:26) and begins preparations to fire three torpedoes (1:50). These submariners are using an attack trainer to launch weapons against a fake enemy destroyer (3:04). In Newport, Rhode Island, an anti-submarine warfare trainer teaches destroyermen how to sink submarines (3:11). A destroyer propulsion plant is seen set up in Great Lakes, Illinois for engineering trainees (3:18). "Skills for the Sea". During recruit training, recruits are seen marching with battalion flags (4:24). Target practice (4:44), basic training and combat training courses follow induction (5:09). The Recruit Training Command RTC Closed Circuit Television Facility brings new skills easily to the new recruits (5:25). Aircraft maintenance films are viewed (5:39) as well as other topics (5:48). One recruit is advised to consider one of the Navy’s aviation mechanical schools (6:09). After completion of basic training the recruit becomes a seaman (6:17). Naval Station Great Lakes (6:18). Classroom courses begin with fundamentals and more specialized training follows (6:42). A mainframe computer is…

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Running time

27 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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