Soldier Performance in Continuous Operations

Abstract

If any Army unit is to meet the demands of continuous operations, a systematic human resources conservation program must be planned and implemented. The details of such a program are described. Without such a program, intolerable levels of performance degradation during continuous operations can be projected. Strategies for countering the anticipated degradation during continuous operations include: leadership training, confidence building, organizing for full communications, behavioral modeling, overtraining and crosstraining, developing physical fitness, and development of performance supports. Tactics for countering performance degradation during continuous operations include task rotation, task sharing, use of performance supports, proper management of stress, and appropriate work/rest cycles. The program for integrating these concepts into a unit developmental program include systematic steps along a time frame. The strategies are set in place during the preparatory stage, and these provide the foundation for implementing the tactics during continuous operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160470

Entities

People

  • Arthur Siegel
  • Felix Kopstein
  • James Caviness
  • Joseph Conn
  • William Slifer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Fire Support
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • Observation
  • Psychology
  • Resource Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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