Problem-Solving Under Time Constraints: Alternatives for the Commander's Estimate

Abstract

The paper examines the individual commander's decision making process to determine the optimal decision making system for military problem-solving under time constraints. This study first examines implications of decision making theories on the military decision making process. Next, the paper examines historical development and current doctrinal procedures as outlined in FM 101-5, Staff Organization and Operations. Three problem-solving systems are then analyzed under varying time constraints using four criterion: flexibility, adaptability, critical event determination, and battlefield operating systems synchronization. The three approaches are then compared to determine the optimal problem-solving system for use under time constraints. Keywords: Decision making; Estimates; Army personnel; Problem solving; Military commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225425

Entities

People

  • Timothy D. Lynch

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Artillery
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Information Processing
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Judgment
  • Military Science
  • Students
  • Training
  • War Games
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Operations Research
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.