Cognitive Task Analysis of the Battalion Level Visualization Process

Abstract

This technical report describes the results of a cognitive task analysis to identify important skill areas associated with visualization at the battalion level of command. The analysis consisted of a review of current U.S. Army doctrinal literature, a review of battalion visualization from a psychological perspective, and a series of interviews with military officers having recent combat experience in either a command position or as a battalion Operations Officer or Executive Officer. Bases on findings from the cognitive task analysis, 11 skill areas were identified as potential focal points for future training development. The findings were used to design and develop exemplar training exercises for selected skills. This report documents findings and recommendations from the cognitive task analysis, and describes the design, development, and field test of exemplar training vignettes used to evaluate the cognitive task analysis findings and recommended training methods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474884

Entities

People

  • Carl Lickteig
  • Dennis K. Leedom
  • Jacqueline A. Haynes
  • James Bell
  • Robet A. Pokorny
  • Scott B. Shadrick
  • William Mcelroy

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Combat Operations
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • Management Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness
  • Students
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.