Augmenting U.S. Army Warrant Officer Expertise with Expert Systems
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to determine whether automated expert systems can be effectively used to augment the diminishing knowledge base of personnel, intelligence and supply warrant officers in order to keep valuable and needed expertise within the U.S. Army. Based upon secondary research, a model describing the selection criteria for expert system applications was developed. This model, called the Expert System Application Criteria Model (ESAC), outlined the decision-making thinking processes, the characteristics of the decisions, and the generic functions inherent in successful expert system applications. A survey, with questions designed to measure the variables indicated, was sent to personnel, supply and intelligence warrant officers. Using summary statistics, a profile for each warrant officer type was developed and compared to the ESAC model. It was concluded that expertise used by intelligence warrant officers was not suitable for expert system application. Supply and personnel warrant expertise are prime candidates for expert system applications but will require additional research before expert system augmentation is accepted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA223441
Entities
People
- Georgia J. Solseth