Group Editor Marty Kauchak is a retired US Navy Captain, having served for more than 23 years in the surface warfare community. His insights and knowledge about training and simulation were gained through five operational assignments and major staff management positions. In addition to Marty’s military experience, he brings expertise as a former editor and writer for defence publications in the US and overseas. He also developed unique perspectives and knowledge about training during his time as congressional and media outreach coordinator for the US DoD’s Training Transformation Program. Marty is based in New Orleans.

Filling Law Enforcement Training Gaps

May 5, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Group Editor Marty Kauchak files this first in a series of reports on training shortfalls in law enforcement agencies – and how ever-more capable learning technologies are supporting these organizations’ training enterprises.

Quick Look: The Rapidly Evolving VR/AR/XR Device Market

April 26, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Andy Smith and other members of his Halldale team attended the virtual VR/AR Device Showcase, hosted by the VR/AR Association. Marty Kauchak, Group Editor, reports on the highlights.

Training to Answer the 911 Call - Part 2

April 21, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Group Editor Marty Kauchak completes his review of simulation and training activities for fire fighters.

Training to Answer the 911 Call - Part 1

April 13, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Fire service training enterprises are adding ever-more capable learning technologies in their programs of instruction. Group Editor Marty Kauchak reviews the quick-paced developments in this simulation and training sector.

Flight Training Disruptors

April 6, 2021

Marty Kauchak

New and more capable training devices below the full-flight simulator level are shaking the foundations of defense departments’ training enterprises. Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides insights from four randomly selected companies on developments in the military aviation training market space.

Terrain Awareness System for Rotary Takes Shape

On the Record: Richard Vincent

March 23, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Group Editor Marty Kauchak interviewed Richard Vincent, CEO and Co-Founder, FundamentalVR.

Talon Demos Strike VR Flight Training Platform

March 23, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Can an arcade games developer graduate to serious flight simulators? Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak got a look at Talon Simulations’ prototype Strike full-motion simulator.

US Army Chief of Staff Re-Ups on Training Centers

March 18, 2021

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Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports on the US Army Chief of Staff’s comments on training during his 2021 virtual AUSA Global Next keynote address.

Interview: CAE’s Dan Gelston on the Acquisition of L3Harris Military Training

March 16, 2021

Marty Kauchak

In the wake vortex of CAE’s announcement that it will be acquiring L3Harris’ military training business, Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak virtually met with Dan Gelston, Group President, Defense & Security for CAE.

The 2021 Military Classroom: Relevant and Transformed

March 2, 2021

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Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak examines today’s changing military classroom and its future.

Halldale Announces Complimentary Memberships

For a limited period, Halldale is inviting airline personnel and serving military to receive a complimentary annual membership*, enabling staff to stay abreast of the very latest thinking and activity, supporting individual roles and wider community knowledge.

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