Manprint Analysis of the DIVAD System: Volume II. Lessons Relearned
Abstract
This report is intended to examine lessons that were learned from the human factors aspects of the Sgt York Follow- On-Evaluation (FOE I) tests. A separate report (Babbitt, 1987) documents those tests, so details of system description and performance, test planning and execution, and data collection and analysis are not repeated in this report. The present focus is on (1) applying the experience of Sgt York FOE I to the larger issue of integrating good human factors design into the entire process of weapon system acquisition; (2) using the Sgt York FOE I observations to suggest improvements in human factors operational test and evaluation; (3) putting these observations into the context of the current Army-wide MANPRINT initiative; and (4) relating present findings to the results of earlier reverse engineering and design criteria studies of other major Army weapon system acquisitions (Stinger, Multiple- Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Fire Support Team Vehicle (FIST- V), and the Fault Detection and Isolation Subsystems of the Ml Tank). The observations called "lessons" may be startling from a MANPRINT standpoint, but they are not really new. There are remarkable parallels for them in the development of earlier systems. Some may see them as old lessons too familiar to warrant recounting; others may find new insights or perspectives. However they are seen, they seem to need to be relearned with each new system, so this volume is called lessons relearned to highlight the sense of (unfortunately) revisiting old territory.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 10, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA395994
Entities
People
- Sally A. Seven