Accession Number:

ADA326636

Title:

A Combat Mission Team Performance Model: Development and initial Application.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 95-Dec 96,

Corporate Author:

HUGHES TRAINING INC MESA AZ TRAINING OPERATIONS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Silverman, Denise R.
• Spiker, V. A.
• Tourville, Steven J.
• Nullmeyer, Robert T.

Report Date:

1997-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

Aircrew coordination is now an integral part of all Air Force combat mission training. A vast body of literature exists that deals with aircrew coordination, a subset of which addresses combat mission training. While it is commonly assumed that effective aircrew coordination leads to improved mission performance, surprisingly few studies have demonstrated an empirical link between them using tactically realistic combat scenarios. We present a conceptual model of team performance measurement in which aircrew coordination, team performance, mission performance and their interrelationships are operationally defined. The model builds on the seminal study conducted by the Air Force in 1989 and provides a useful framework for interpreting crew resource management research from other laboratories. Validation of the model has begun with Air Force Special Operations Command AFSOC MC-130P aircrews and preliminary data are provided that support key elements of the model.

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT CREWS
• *FLIGHT TRAINING
• *TEAMS(PERSONNEL)
• *AIR FORCE TRAINING
• *MISSIONS
• *TRAINING MANAGEMENT
• MEASUREMENT
• LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• WARFARE
• VALIDATION
• MODELS
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• COSTS
• CODING
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE