Cognitive Maneuver
Abstract
The Cognitive Maneuver program will build decision aids for gray zone scenarios, where adversaries attempt to manipulate a U.S.-allied nation through the use of both kinetic and non-kinetic means. Based on research performed under the Resilient Synchronized Planning & Assessment Contested Environment (RSPACE) program (budgeted in PE 0603766E, Project NET-01), the purpose of the Cognitive Maneuver program is to reduce ambiguity and reveal intent of gray zone actors who use techniques such as misinformation and intimidation to destabilize host nations and possibly produce advantageous conditions for military engagements. The tools produced by Cognitive Maneuver will automate gray zone information operations, and help U.S. Forces adapt to changing conditions and adversary responses. Instead of relying on passive collection of sensory data, Cognitive Maneuver will employ active sensing, and recommend actions U.S. forces and allied partners can take to stimulate the environment and reveal any hostile strategies. To achieve this goal, Cognitive Maneuver will build and demonstrate tools to 1) develop a dynamic model of hostile activities in a gray zone environment, 2) assess the decision space to recommend which actions may provide the highest value information, and 3) monitor execution of these actions to assess incremental progress toward reducing the ambiguity of the operating environment and suggest adjustments. Cognitive Maneuver will transition to the Services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- def574111d5f01dea20802cb0588c3ec
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