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Shantel Smith
October 11, 2015
OMDE 610
Assignment 2

Behaviorist Learning Activity: US Army Uniform Training

Description of Learning Activity

The United States Army requires all soldiers to become proficient in the rules and
regulations surrounding the wear and use of Army uniforms. This information is provided in
detail in the AR 670-1 booklet but can be difficult to read and understand. This learning activity
will act as a training activity to outline important information in regards to Army uniforms.
US Army Uniform Training is an online training course designed using behaviorist
learning theories and strategies. The course is divided into three modules, covering each of the
three Army uniforms; Combat, Dress (ASU), and PT. Each module will consist of the soldier
reading and reviewing AR 670-1 followed by drill and practice exercises such as quizzes and
flash cards. A pre-test and post-test will accompany each module with a final exam incorporating
information from all three modules.
A reward and punishment system will be incorporated into the drill and practice exercises
to motivate students to answer correctly (Harasim, 2012). Students will earn points for correct
answers and lose points for incorrect answers during the drill and practice exercises. Any points
earned by the student during the practice exercises can be applied to the final exam grade to
improve the final score.

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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this training course the following objectives will
be met with at least 90% accuracy by all students.
1. Students will be able to list and describe the three types of Army uniforms.
2. Students will be able to list the individual components of each Army uniform.
3. Students will be able to describe the authorized and non-authorized wear of each
Army uniform.
4. Students will be able to identify examples of correct and incorrect Army
uniforms.
5. Students will be able to recognize incorrect Army uniform coordination.
6. Students will be able to differentiate between male and female Army uniforms.

Outline of Learning Activity

Module

Module 1 - Combat

Module 2 - ASU

Module 3 PT

Activity
Read AR 670-1 Chapter 4
Review pictures and diagrams of correct and
incorrect uniforms
Complete drill & practice flashcards of
written standards
Must earn 80% on post quiz to continue
Students will repeat the exercises until a grade
of 80% has been earned
Read AR 670-1 Chapter 13-14
Review pictures and diagrams of correct and
incorrect uniforms
Complete drill & practice flashcards of
written standards
Must earn 80% on post quiz to continue
Students will repeat the exercises until a grade
of 80% has been earned
Read AR 670-1 Chapter 12
Review pictures and diagrams of correct and
incorrect uniforms
Complete drill & practice flashcards of
written standards
Must earn 80% on post quiz to continue
Students will repeat the exercises until a grade
of 80% has been earned

Assessment
Pre Quiz
Post Quiz
25 questions

Pre Quiz
Post Quiz
25 questions

Pre Quiz
Post Quiz
25 questions

Final Exam

Final Exam will include information from all

three modules
Multiple Choice & T/F
Picture identification questions
If student is unable to earn 90% on final
exam, each of the modules must be reviewed.
Passing grade of 90% will then be required
for each subsequent attempt at module
quizzes
Final Exam will consist of 100 questions
Extra points from practice exercises can be
applied to exam score to improve final grade

Final Exam

Test Questions:
Matching
Multiple Choice
True/False
Photo Identification
Short Answer

Facilitation of Technology
The Army Uniform training module will be conducted online in a learning
management system environment. The US Army currently utilizes a proprietary system for all
online training. Auto graded quizzes with multiple choice and true/false questions will be
employed as well as flashcard software, photo slideshows, and video. The drill and practice
exercises will consist of photos and descriptions with accompanying questions. If students
provide incorrect answers during practice exercises they will be redirected to the appropriate
information in AR 670-1 to review the material before continuing.
The use of an online training activity will allow soldiers to complete training
requirements at their own pace and will reduce training costs for the US Army. Following the
tenants of behaviorism, the technology used in this activity will only act as simple tools for the
learner and will not be the catalyst of learning (Kanuka, 2008).

Behaviorism Theory
Behaviorism attempts to explain learning as a process which is empirical,
observable, measureable (Harasim, 2012, p. 31). The Army Uniform training module spotlights

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the predominant teaching and learning strategies of behaviorism by utilizing activities and
assessments which possess observable progress, indicating whether the student has learned the
material or not (Ally, 2008). During War World II this type of behaviorist instructional design
was used to train soldiers by relying on practice and reinforcement (Harasim, 2012, p. 39). This
learning activity relies on the same training procedures and instructional design.
The material to be learned in this module is presented through text, photos, and videos
and is based on information which can be memorized, listed, and recalled and provides the
learner material which can be assessed with right or wrong answers (Harasim, 2012). Pre and
post-tests are incorporated into this learning activity to allow for additional measurable progress.
Encapsulating these characteristics of behaviorism will enable the student to see documented
learning development through the lens of the behaviorist learning theory.

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Rubric
US Army Uniform
Uniform Appearance

Authorized Wear
Unauthorized Wear
Types of Uniforms

Progressing (1 pt)

Proficient (2 pts)

Exemplary (3 pts)

Proper uniform
appearance is not
correctly identified,
appropriate photos are not
matched, and regulation
information is lacking
resulting in scores of less
than 80%.
Authorized wear of
uniforms in not correctly
listed.
Unauthorized wear of
uniforms is not correctly
listed.
Types of uniforms are not
correctly identified.

Proper uniform
appearance is adequately
identified, appropriate
photos are matched, and
regulation information is
satisfactory resulting in
scores of less than 90%.

Proper uniform
appearance is complete,
appropriate photos are
clearly matched, and
regulation information is
significant resulting in
scores of more than 90%.

Authorized wear of
uniforms is somewhat
listed.
Unauthorized wear of
uniforms is somewhat
listed.
Types of uniforms are
reasonably identified.

Authorized wear of
uniforms is correctly
listed.
Unauthorized wear of
uniforms is correctly
listed.
Types of uniforms are
completely identified.

Score: ___________

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References

Ally, M. (2008). Foundations of educational theory for online learning. In T. Anderson (Ed.), The
theory and practice of online learning (pp. 15-44). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University
Press.
Harasim, L. (2012). Learning theory and online technologies. New York, NY: Routledge.
Kanuka, H. (2008). Understanding e-learning technologies-in-practice through philosophies-inpractice. In T. Anderson (Ed.), The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.) (pp.
91-118). Edmonton, AB: AU Press Athabasca University.