Increasing Personnel Effectiveness in Electronic Systems--Status Report, 30 June 1962,
Abstract
In response to requirements brought about by the introduction into the Army of unique and complex electronic man-machine systems, the Chief, Research and Development has directed that research be conducted to increase the effectiveness of these systems through improved utilization of electronics manpower. A comprehensive survey of human factors problems, conducted in weapons and communications systems in CONUS and USAREUR, led to the conclusion that improved utilization of personnel within electronics systems can be accomplished through improved identification and assignment of personnel to critical positions and through the development of optimum work methods and techniques for the operations that must be performed. A program of research has been delineated to include studies on critical functions in Air Defense Systems such as Missile Master, Missile Monitor, and BIRDIE and in automated Tactical Operations Centers. Research on the critical functions will include development of objective performance measures, specification of human performance characteristics, identification of underlying psychological variables, and developement of optimum work methods and techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- ADA079168
Entities
People
- Seymour Ringel