Tactical State and Performance Assessment during Air Combat Maneuvering
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate the feasibility of developing a diagnostic measure of tactical decision-making skill in the context of air combat maneuvering (ACM). Two experiments were conducted. Both employed a Tactical State Model (TSM) to characterize position and used a 7-point scale to rate tactical performance. Subjects were experienced F-15 and F-16 instructor pilots. In each experiment, they viewed two prerecorded ACM engagements and used the TSM to assign a tactical position or 'state' to the designed aircraft. Subjects then rated the performance of the designated aircraft. Results indicated that a tactical state model can be used reasonably well by experts to characterize position during an air-to-air engagement. Relationships were also established for one of the engagements in Experiment Two between these state assignments and an objective measure of positional advantage. The results failed to establish sufficient reliability for the tactical performance rating scale developed by this work. Also, the results failed to establish a consistent relationship link between changes in position and quality of performance. It is concluded that development of a diagnostic measure of tactical decision making will require a different approach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA247426
Entities
People
- Jeffrey L. Leeds
- Wayne L. Waag
- William B. Raspotnik