Soldier Performance Issues in C2 `On the Move'

For several years, the need for increased mobility for command and control C2 assets in U.S. ground forces has been apparent. However, increased use of automated information systems in moving vehicles does incur a price in Soldier performance. There are many Soldier performance issues associated with the performance of tasks while the vehicle is moving, that is, on the move. This paper presents some of the issues related to the effects of vehicle motion on Soldier performance. The issues include vibration, visual displays, manual control, interactions among Soldiers, cognitive functions, and workload. Four areas of mitigation for vehicle motion effects are identified and briefly discussed.