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== Development and Assessment ==
Pointman was designed by Dr. Jim Templeman of NRL and implemented by Patricia Denbrook of DCS, Inc. NRL's Base Funding Program supported the initial development of Pointman, and the USMC Program Manager Training Systems (PM_TRASYS) together with the [[Office of Naval Research]] (ONR) Rapid Technology Transition program office supported its integration with VBS2. ONR's Human Performance, Training, and Education Thrust Area added its support in refining and demonstrating Pointman.<ref name=Templeman_IITSEC />
A formal Military Utility Assessment (MUA) of Pointman integrated with VBS2 was performed by the MarForPac Experimentation Center at MCB Hawaii in September 2011.<ref name=Templeman_IITSEC /><ref name=Templeman_ISHS /><ref name=Biron /><ref name=MUA_Report /> The squad of Marines that participated in the study (Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 34d Marine Regiment) gave Pointman high marks for realism and usability. In response to a series of survey questions, the Marines felt Pointman allowed them to realistically: control viewing, perform tactical movements, control the virtual rifle, utilize cover, and control the avatar’s posture. They found it comfortable, easy to use, and that it enhanced the simulation. The primary recommendation of the MUA report was: “Transition the Pointman DISI (dismounted infantry simulation interface) enhancements into VBS2 to increase realism and efficacy as a virtual training aid.”<ref name=MUA_Report>{{cite journal|last=Office of Naval Research, Code 30: Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare & Combating Terrorism Dept.|title=Pointman Dismounted Infantry Simulation Interface Military Utility Assessment Report|date=2012}}</ref>
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