"Gut Feel" Recognition Decision Making and the Operational Commander.

Abstract

In a world where decision making is increasingly dominated by technology and analysis, the concept of decision making by 'gut feel' may be regarded by some as an anachronism. Yet, others contend that technology and modern warfare have made analytical decision making ponderous and inflexible. More than ever, commanders will need to rely on their judgment and intuition. This paper examines the role of intuition and its relevance to today's military decision making at the operational level. It discusses the behavioral concepts of intuition and the relationship between intuition, military doctrine and theory. Finally, a decision making process utilizing many of the concepts developed in the paper is offered as an alternative to the estimate planning process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA325852

Entities

People

  • Derek H. Rieksts

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Coast Guard
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Human Behavior
  • Judgment
  • Leadership
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Psychology
  • Recognition
  • Second World War
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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