The Decision Template Concept.
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to demonstrate and evaluate the use of computer-based decision templates in a National Military Command Center-like environment. Decision templates are prestructured procedural aids for evaluating various alternative courses of action available to a decision maker. The computer-based decision aids described in this report were structured using decision analytic methodology. Prototypes of these aids were designed, implemented, and tested under the sponsorship of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) between 1976-1978 at the headquarters of the U.S. European Command. The objectives were to redesign and improve the prototype decision aids; to evaluate the improved aids; and to study the possibility of incorporating decision templates in military command and control systems. Two new decision template aids were designed: OPSEL (option selection) and R-Screen (rapid screening of options). R-SCREEN was designed to support those situations wherein less than two hours is available for reaching a decision, and the user has virtually no technical familiarity with decision analysis. The OPSEL aid supports those situations wherein two to four hours are available, and the user has substantial technical expertise in decision analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091566
Entities
People
- Clinton W. Kelly Iii
- Richard R. Stewart
- Roy M. Gulick