Improving Shipboard Decision Making in the CBR-D (Chemical/Biological Radiological Defense) Environment: Concepts of Use for and Functional Description of a Decision Aid/Training System (DECAID)

Abstract

Chemical/Biological Radiological Defense (CBR-D) exercises at sea have shown critical shipboard tasks to be degraded when personnel function in such a CBR-D environment. It was recognized that decision makers need to extend their range of decision making skills, especially in the area of operational risk management. This document discusses the background, need assessment, task requirements, concepts of use, evaluation strategies, and a functional design description of a PC-based decision aid/training device (DECAID). The system focuses on Damage Control Assistants (DCA) as initial users. Keywords: Naval Training; Performance (Human), Operational effectiveness, Computer programs, Threat, Data bases, Naval vessels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 19, 1988
Accession Number
ADA207219

Entities

People

  • Daniel A. Herschler
  • Donald Eldredge
  • John A. Stabb
  • Louis Tijerina
  • Susan J. Mangold

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Chemical Detectors
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Doctrine
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navy
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.