Experimentation with Evolving C2 Operation Centers - Implications for the Human Element
Abstract
In spite of the surge in new technologies, complex operational processes, and high operations tempos, the selection, education, training, and team functions of the modern C2 operators has not been given comparable attention. In order to properly staff future C2 operations centers with capable individuals and operational teams, attention needs to be directed to the analysis of the evolving C2 operator training requirements and team dynamics that are being driven by modern technology and changing concepts of operations. This paper will describe the assessment approach and methodology employed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Warfighter Training Research Division, Information Systems Training Branch, Brooks AFB, TX (AFRL/HEAI) researchers as they observed the C2 operators in the Time Critical Targeting Cell (TCTC) during Joint Expeditionary Force eXperiment 2000 (JEFX 00). The AFRL/HEAI researchers followed a human factors oriented approach in developing a data collection methodology to gain insight into the scope of issues confronting personnel in modern C2 operation centers. This approach stressed the importance of C2 functions and processes related to time critical targeting that depended on the interactions among individuals and teams of C2 operators. These insights may ultimately assist in the specification of C2 operator training requirements and help characterize the individual and team desired performance capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA468354
Entities
People
- Ed Mccormick
- Evan Rolek
- Michael D Goodman
- Michael Garrambone