TY - GEN
T1 - Expert detection of improvised explosive device emplacement behavior
AU - Cooke, Nancy
AU - Hosch, Cynthia
AU - Banas, Steven
AU - Hunn, Bruce P.
AU - Staszewski, James
AU - Fensterer, John
PY - 2010/12/1
Y1 - 2010/12/1
N2 - The objective of this study was to uncover the cognitive underpinnings of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) emplacement detection expertise possessed by United States Army Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Mission Payload Operators (MPOs) who have a proven history of success at this task. Specific issues of interest include identifying strategies used to detect IED emplacement threats, as well as identifying indicators and cues associated with IED emplacement to provide the basis for future training. We reviewed existing training programs and interviewed MPOs with varying levels of in-theater experience. Initial data gathered was verified by presenting video recordings from UAS sensors depicting possible IED emplacement activity to an additional group of experienced MPOs. These videos were used to elicit cues and strategies used to identify potential threats. Results of this study highlight tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by experienced MPOs. The results also emphasize the need for training on IED emplacement detection and support the presentation of feedback from tactical ground units to reinforce effective search strategies. Finally, there is support for the development of realistic IED emplacement indicators in the visual models, supporting simulation for use as an unclassified training tool for initial and reinforcement training.
AB - The objective of this study was to uncover the cognitive underpinnings of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) emplacement detection expertise possessed by United States Army Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Mission Payload Operators (MPOs) who have a proven history of success at this task. Specific issues of interest include identifying strategies used to detect IED emplacement threats, as well as identifying indicators and cues associated with IED emplacement to provide the basis for future training. We reviewed existing training programs and interviewed MPOs with varying levels of in-theater experience. Initial data gathered was verified by presenting video recordings from UAS sensors depicting possible IED emplacement activity to an additional group of experienced MPOs. These videos were used to elicit cues and strategies used to identify potential threats. Results of this study highlight tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by experienced MPOs. The results also emphasize the need for training on IED emplacement detection and support the presentation of feedback from tactical ground units to reinforce effective search strategies. Finally, there is support for the development of realistic IED emplacement indicators in the visual models, supporting simulation for use as an unclassified training tool for initial and reinforcement training.
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U2 - 10.1518/107118110X12829370089560
DO - 10.1518/107118110X12829370089560
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:79953083151
SN - 9781617820885
T3 - Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
SP - 1625
EP - 1629
BT - 54th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2010, HFES 2010
T2 - 54th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2010, HFES 2010
Y2 - 27 September 2010 through 1 October 2010
ER -