Identification of Soldier Behaviors Associated with Search and Target Acquisition (STA)
Abstract
This report provides details on the work conducted to construct a decision map supporting the representation of search and target Acquisition (STA) behaviors within the Infantry Warrior Simulation (IWARS) model. The objective was to identify the STA behaviors a Soldier may use after detecting a battlefield cue to improve his level of target discrimination. The impact of these cues on a Soldier's behavior are not included in the models currently used. The research was funded by the Soldier Focus Area Collaborative Team (FACT) at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Analysis Center (TRAC)--Monterey. It was conducted by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) between July 2008 and March 2009. The results of this work will be provided to the developers of IWARS for incorporation into the model. Their inclusion will significantly enhance the model's ability to represent real-world STA. The results will also be transitioned to other constructive simulations for their use, thereby enabling them to better assess the impact of net-centric warfare and/or new information technology on STA and situation awareness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA520661
Entities
People
- Dean-michael Sutherland
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center