Computer-Mediated Group Processes in Distributed Command and Control Systems

Abstract

Carefully designed procedures for command and control (C2) staff operations are critical to realize effective direction and management of tactical forces. The survivability of command posts and the functions they serve are critical as well. With the increased use of battlefield automated systems, it will be easier to distribute Army C2 staffs and their functions in favor of increased survivability. In anticipation of greater computer mediated communications and task procedures, this report considers group and human factors issues requiring study. Previous behavioral research findings on team and group processes, distributed communications, and computer-mediation are discussed. Characteristics of operations in a distributed, computer-mediated mode are projected for C2 staffs. Issues that may induce decrements or increments in performance are identified and recommended as experimental variables in human performance research. Keywords: Decision making.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198140

Entities

People

  • James M. Linville
  • Jon J. Fallesen
  • Michael J. Liebhaber
  • Richard W. Obermayer
  • Suzanne P. Weisband

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Research
  • Classification
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Control Systems
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Processing
  • Motor Skills
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Teleconferencing

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control