| Risk Preference Elicitation and the Role of Personality and Intelligence |
May-2009 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Tanja F Blackstone; Frederick L Oswald; Jerry C Crabb; UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA FLORENCE
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 | Risk tolerance metrics are consistently used in economics experiments as a means to inform researchers how the aggregation of individual choices affects market, organizational, or financial outcomes. Economic theory, however, is silent on their use as a predictive metric for ascertaining why individuals exhibit a particular risk preference. Insight as to the possible drivers of why individuals exhibit a given risk preference may lie in the cognitive and noncognitive characteristics ... |
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| Mental Models for Effective Training: Comparing Expert and Novice Maintainers' Mental Models |
May-2009 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Robert C Hubal; RESEARCH TRIANGLE INST (RTI) RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC
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| For a well-defined domain of knowledge, the process of learning can be characterized as a student's construction of a mental model of the domain's elements and their inter-relationships. It follows that a student's mental model can be compared against a desired mental model (such as an expert's) before, during, and at the conclusion of instruction. Differences between mental models could be useful for student diagnosis and assessment and for curriculum ... |
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| Performance Moderated Functions Server's (PMFserv) Military Utility: A Model and Discussion |
May-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel N Cassenti; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| The Performance Moderated Functions Server (PMFserv) modeling system is a structure designed to model the behavior of agents that are simulated based on established psychological principles. First, I detail the properties and principles of PMFserv, and then compare PMFserv to other prominent modeling. Based on these comparisons, PMFserv demonstrates a unique modeling skill set that may be of interest to U.S. Army research, and its limitations may be overcome through ... |
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| Age-Matched Comparison of Elite and Non-elite Military Performers during Free Living and Intense Operational Stress |
08-Apr-2009 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Marcus K Taylor; Amanda E Markham; Genieleah A Padilla; Michael D Ward; Katherine E Evans; Daniel R Gould; Barry D Adams; Eric G Dial Potterat; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| A useful approach to quantifying factors that influence human performance involves the classification and comparison of so-called elite and non-elite performers. In this pilot study, the authors classified 6 graduates of the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training program as elite and compared them to 6 age-matched non-elite military personnel on key aspects of physiological and psychological function during free living and in response to intense military stress. Participants completed measures of ... |
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| It is Time to Rescind Don't Ask, Don't Tell |
02-Apr-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Mitch L Berger; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Any reasonable person could argue that homosexuals have served in the U.S. military throughout our history, many with distinction. The difference throughout history is the way the government and military departments have handled the issue. In 1993, President Bill Clinton acting on a prior campaign pledge started the process to replace the existing policy on homosexual military service. The resulting controversy led to passage of a law commonly known as ... |
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| Development of a New Measure of Polychronicity |
Apr-2009 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth M Poposki; Frederick L Oswald; Randy J Brou; MICHIGAN STATE UNIV EAST LANSING
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| This paper describes the development of a new measure of polychronicity, an individual differences construct indicating a preference for performing multiple tasks at once as opposed to performing only one task at a time. Although empirical research to date has found mixed results with respect to polychronicity's association with multitasking and other related variables, polychronicity remains conceptually promising as a predictor of multitasking-related variables. Following a brief review of past ... |
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| Computational and fMRI Studies of Visualization |
31-Mar-2009 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Marcel A Just; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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| The main goal of this research was to determine the role played by visual imagery and spatial thinking in high level cognition, such as in problem-solving and reasoning. In conjunction with the experimental work, the project developed a computational modeling system (4CAPS) as well as the development of 4CAPS models for particular tasks. The cognitive level of 4CAPS accounts for human errors and performance times in various tasks, whereas the ... |
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| Human Social Culture Behavior Modeling Program Newsletter. Volume 1. Issue 1, Spring 2009 |
30-Mar-2009 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA
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| Beginning in Fiscal Year 2008 the Department of Defense has a new R&D program to develop a science base and associated technologies for human, social and culture behavior modeling. The program is vertically integrated across three categories of RDT&E funding: Applied Research, Advanced Technology Development, and Advanced Component Development & Prototypes. The military capability needs being addressed center on enablement of modeling for Irregular Warfare (IW) and Security, Stability, Transition, ... |
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| 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy: Is It Time to Talk? |
26-Mar-2009 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Lucious B Morton; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| For 15 years, the United States military has struggled with effectively executing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy that governs the conduct of homosexuals within its ranks. Since its inception, more than 12,000 men and women have been discharged from military rolls. This paper argues that it is time to repeal the policy by demonstrating how it is incompatible with current laws and contradicts existing military core values. The discourse ... |
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| Every Child Left Behind -- Addressing One Important Effect of Multiple Deployments |
25-Mar-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Tyler J Harder; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This research project examines the potential effects of multiple and lengthy deployments of our military members as they relate to the stay-behind children of those members. Specifically, the project identifies and frames the issue, examines the significance of the issue, and attempts to determine whether this issue is a problem by reviewing relevant studies on the topic. Finally, the project reviews what is currently being done to quantify the effects ... |
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| Psychological Operations Support to Strategic Communications in Afghanistan |
24-Mar-2009 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Francis S Main; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This paper examines the current issues and shortfalls of psychological operations (PSYOP) support to Strategic Communications in Afghanistan. The United States Government Strategic Communications message is not reaching the center of gravity, the Afghan people, and there is no coherent plan to provide a comprehensive message. Viable options are suggested to improve PSYOP dissemination of Strategic Communications. Properly resourced, and provided with expanded authorities based on policy changes, PSYOP can ... |
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| U.S. Policy toward the Korean Peninsula Unification: A Cross-Cultural Perspective |
18-Mar-2009 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Michael H Chung; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Cultural awareness is especially important in a complex, globalized environment. Because each culture has different priorities in its basic values and beliefs, cultural collisions occur with some frequency. This paper uses the Korean unification issue as a case study to identify the cross-cultural awareness gaps between South Korea and the United States. It will discuss current U.S. security policy toward the Korean peninsula's unification by looking at two feasible policy ... |
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| The Sleep of the Saved and Thankful |
16-Mar-2009 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Michael E Kiene; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| As Congress prepared a declaration of war against Japan after Pearl Harbor, one of the biggest questions they faced was whether they should also declare war on Germany. Many argued that the United States should declare war only on Japan, since Germany was not involved in the attack. The matter was soon resolved when Hitler acted first and declared war on the United States. But why did he declare war ... |
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| Clear, Hold and Build: Strengthening Marriages to Preserve the Force |
06-Mar-2009 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Roger D Cotton; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Long War on terror has required multiple deployments of Army forces and generated a tremendous amount of increased stress on Army Families, and marriages in particular. I analyze this stress on the Army marriages, its impact on readiness and retention, and provide suggested improvements to preserve the All-Volunteer Force. I will analyze stress on Army marriages from deployments, separations, relocations, etc. and use indicators of impact on marriages, such ... |
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| Transforming Organizational Culture: Reinvigorating the Warrior Spirit |
03-Mar-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Randall K Cheeseborough; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Leadership engagement is a key factor in changing an organization's culture. Leaders can start the culture development process by imposing their thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions on an organization. As a strategic leader, General Eric Shinseki, former Chief of Staff of the Army, saw a need to develop a common warrior ethos throughout the Army. In 2003, he stated that the Army has always embraced this ethos but that the demands ... |
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| Affirming the Soldier's Spirit Through Intentional Dialogue |
01-Mar-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Michael W Dugal; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This research paper confronts the present silence regarding the Soldier's spirit in the dialogue about war's trauma and effective combat recovery opportunities. It is the argument of this author that acknowledgement of the Soldier's spirit through a spirit-centric dialogue with senior Army leaders is the initial step toward enlarging the issue of emotional and spiritual recovery from combat trauma. The Army's senior leadership needs to participate in the dialogue with ... |
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| Compassion Fatigue in the Military Caregiver |
01-Mar-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Martha J Hayes; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Compassion Fatigue (CF) is a critical problem with caregivers throughout the Military who work with combat survivors and their families. There is an urgent need for caregivers at all levels to recognize and receive proper education and/or intervention. This research paper will explore current interventions and process and propose, where applicable, alternative or additional programs, process or intervention to address compassion fatigue, burnout, stress disorder or other debilitating post-traumatic effects. ... |
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| Naval Officer Attitude Toward the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy |
Mar-2009 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
Alfonzo E Garcia; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The U.S. military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy continues to stimulate heated debate over its effectiveness in promoting unit cohesion, good order and discipline, personal privacy, and other organizational objectives. As military leaders focus on recruiting and retaining the highest quality personnel to fight the global war on terrorism, an increasing number of authoritative voices can be heard asking if the DADT policy has become outdated, unnecessary, or simply ... |
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| The Six Pillars of Influence: How Insurgent Organizations Manipulate Governments, Populations, and Their Operatives |
Mar-2009 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin R Hagan; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis is a study of insurgent use of six basic principles of human persuasion and influence. These principles are put forth by Robert B. Cialdini in his work Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. The principles of influence put forth in Cialdini's work are reciprocation, commitment and consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. While past studies have sought to explain the manner in which insurgencies gain influence, there has ... |
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| Training Digital Skills In Distributed Classroom Environments: A Blended Learning Approach |
Mar-2009 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer S Tucker; David H McGilvray; Bruce C Leibrecht; Christopher B Strauss; Andy Perrault; Amanda N Gesselman; NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP COLUMBUS GA
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| Specific goals of the present research were to 1) report lessons learned from instructors in a distributed blended learning environment; 2) report student reactions to this type of learning environment; and 3) compare the training approaches with those reported for traditional classroom environments. Both the dL instructors and students acknowledged substantial value in the blended approach (video teletraining with computer software) for training digital skills remotely. The students offered some ... |
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| A Hierarchy of Needs in International Relations |
Mar-2009 |
129 pages |
| Authors:
Casey P Hayden; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Characterizing U.S.-Russian relations as a new Cold War is nostalgic for many, but it does not accurately describe Russia's motivation behind its current behavior. Abraham Maslow, a prominent behavioral psychologist, investigated the motivation behind human behavior and concluded that human motivation centers on satisfying five basic needs. It is plausible to modify his hierarchy of basic human needs and develop a similar hierarchy of basic state needs. A single case ... |
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| Russian Vodka - A National Tragedy |
Mar-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Dimitri Kesi; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Russian governments promoted vodka because it was a major source of income. As a result, Russians are culturally conditioned to consume alcohol and are facing tragic demographic declines never before seen in the developed world. Russia's autocratic governments are responsible for the development of vodka addiction. The crown used vodka as a source of income and steered the agrarian economy in the direction of vodka production. The Russian church used ... |
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| Korean Unification: The Way Forward |
Mar-2009 |
109 pages |
| Authors:
Brian A Forster; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines the following potential scenarios for the unification of the Korean peninsula and discusses their pros and cons: (1) the collapse of the North Korean government followed by its absorption into South Korea's current governmental structure; (2) a possible Free Trade Area (FTA) encompassing the Korean peninsula with the potential to expand to neighboring nations; and (3) the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) within North Korea using ... |
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| The Future of Japan's Security Policy: Is Normalization a Possibility? |
Mar-2009 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Ryan C Hall; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis considers the future direction of Japanese security policy by examining the debate on whether or not Japan will normalize. Normalization is defined as the process of Japan removing its restrictions on the use of military force. Arguments exist that Japan is on the path to removing these restrictions because of a variety of factors, including its worsening security environment and its recent decision to introduce a ballistic missile ... |
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| Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Understanding Human Dynamics |
Mar-2009 |
145 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| Understanding human dynamics is an essential aspect of planning for success across the full spectrum of military and national security operations. Although the U.S. military belatedly increased its human dynamics awareness within the current Iraq and Afghanistan theaters, recent progress has been achieved because of its importance in strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. The U.S. military also has made recent progress in training and sensitizing deployed U.S. forces to the ... |
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| Multiobjective Optimal Control Methodology for the Analysis of Certain Sociodynamic Problems |
Mar-2009 |
155 pages |
| Authors:
Gloria L Porter; NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV AT RALEIGH DEPT OF MATHEMATICS
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| Social networks involve studying how relations form between individuals in a group based on their shared preferences and attributes. In this work, social force theory is used to model social interaction and long-term network dynamics while multiobjective optimal control theory provides a basis for predicting network structural formation. Using computer simulations, the author numerically analyzes the evolution and long-term behavior of optimal network structures based on the demographics of a ... |
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| Hizbullah's Culture Wars -- Understanding Hizbullah through Social Movement Theory and Its Media Usage |
Mar-2009 |
205 pages |
| Authors:
Jacqueline S Kiel; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis uses social movement theory to examine how Hizbullah frames its message to its various target audiences. The growth and influence of different Hizbullah media over the past two decades suggest that Hizbullah has been successful in shaping a popular message, both inside Lebanon and in the larger Arab world. Hizbullah's successful media campaign has paralleled its growth as perhaps the single most important political party in Lebanon today. ... |
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| Hezbollah: Psychological Warfare Against Israel |
Mar-2009 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa M Brennen; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Since the 34-day war in 2006 between Hezbollah and Israel, psychological warfare has re-emerged as a topic of interest. Many experts have asked the question: how could a nonstate actor defeat Israel -- a regional superpower -- in such a short amount of time? Hezbollah also defeated Israel in 2000 when it forced the state to unilaterally withdraw from southern Lebanon after an 18-year occupation. Although Hezbollah's psychological warfare strategy ... |
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| Dragon's Claws: The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as a Weapon of Strategic Influence |
Mar-2009 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
James K Martin; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this research is to identify how the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is being used as a weapon of strategic influence by insurgent groups in Iraq. It is intended to explore how individual IED events, as well as an IED campaign, achieve strategic influence. This thesis will examine how immediate and cumulative effects of IED attacks achieve strategic goals politically, economically, socially and militarily. Particular goals will vary ... |
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| The Effect of MOS Selection and Placement on the Retention of Marine Company Grade Officers |
Mar-2009 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Justin L Blackmon; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this thesis is to assess the relationships between Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) placement and retention of company grade officers. An officer data file from the Center for Naval Analyses is augmented with Total Force Data Warehouse data to create the primary analysis data file. The data set contained officer cohorts from 1994-1999 and 2001-2002, a total of 5,922 newly commissioned officers. Several 5- and 6-year multivariate retention ... |
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| From Lebanon to Gaza: A New Kind of War (Colloquium, Volume 2, Number 1, March 2009) |
Mar-2009 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Ariel Siegelman; DRACO GROUP JERUSALEM (ISRAEL)
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| The Gaza experience was very different from the Lebanon War and even those of us who were there are trying to fully understand why. Lebanon was a wake-up call for Israelis and was the result of many years of foolish thinking. Since the so-called Middle East Peace Process began in the early 1990s with the Oslo Accords, many Palestinian children were raised on ideals of jihad and hatred of Israel ... |
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| Mitigating Insider Sabotage and Espionage: A Review of the United States Air Force's Current Posture |
Mar-2009 |
162 pages |
| Authors:
Erika C Leach; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The security threat from malicious insiders affects all organizations. This problem is especially difficult to address because there is no definitive profile for malicious insiders; organizations have placed their trust in these individuals; and insiders have a vast knowledge of their organization's personnel, policies, and information systems. The purpose of this research is to analyze to what extent the United States Air Force's (USAF) security policies address this problem. The ... |
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| Sound Localization in Multisource Environments |
Mar-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Brian D Simpson; Douglas S Brungart; Nandini Iyer; HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 711 HUMAN PERFORMANCE WING
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| Although most sound localization research has examined the ability of listeners to determine the location of single sounds presented in quiet (typically anechoic) environments, most real-work listening situations are more complex, with multiple simultaneous sounds. Similarly, many applications of spatialized auditory (3D audio) displays are likely to require the presentation of complex auditory virtual environments, which must be reliably perceived and interpreted. Moreover, these displays must function properly even in ... |
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| Implementing the Army Family Covenant: How Well is the Army Doing? |
27-Feb-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Laura Avery; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Army Family Covenant (AFC) is the Army's promise to provide balance in sustaining Soldiers and their families by standardizing and funding family programs and services; providing top quality health care; improving housing; ensuring excellence in schools, youth programs, and child care; expanding employment and educational opportunities for families; improving Soldier quality of life; and providing Soldiers and their families a supportive environment where they can live and thrive. Change ... |
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| Form and Function of Linguistic Elements. Formal Systems for Representing Changing Situations. Dynamic Information Systems: Notes on some systems of grammar and interpretation |
20-Feb-2009 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Emmon Bach; Wynn Chao; UNIVERSITY COLL LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| This report results from a contract tasking University of London as follows: In two papers, the DoubleR Model will be assessed in light of other current formal theories. The candidate theories/issues for initial consideration will be those that address the nature of the syntax-semantics interface. Beyond the basic level, aspects of meaning relevant to information structural content (topic, focus, contrast and backgrounding) may become relevant, and may help explain some ... |
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| Risky Alcohol Use, Age at Onset of Drinking, and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Young Men Entering the US Marine Corps |
10-Feb-2009 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Christian J Hansen; Margaret A K Ryan; Sylvia Y N Young; Roger L Gibson; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Problematic drinking behavior is a serious public health problem affecting every community, including the US military. To examine the association between current problematic underage drinking behavior with factors including adverse childhood experiences and drinking onset age. A retrospective cohort study of recruits at onset of Marine Corps training, from June 2002 to April 2005, using questionnaire data collected with the Recruit Assessment Program, which includes demographics, clinical and medical history, ... |
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| Improving Learning with the Critical Thinking Paradigm: MIBOLC Modules A and B |
06-Feb-2009 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Jessica H Gilman; UNIV OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE FORT HUACHUCA AZ
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| The goal of Military Intelligence Basic Officer Leader Course (MIBOLC) is to produce officers who can think critically in order to analyze an overabundance of disputable information for pertinent data and recommend decisions and courses of action based on that analysis. To achieve that goal, officers need to engage critical thinking when learning how to be analysts. In the current MIBOLC course structure, comprised of five modules, information taught in ... |
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| Disordered Eating and Weight Changes after Deployment: Longitudinal Assessment of a Large US Military Cohort |
04-Feb-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Besa Smith; Tyler C Smith; Margaret A Ryan; Isabel G Jacobson; Edward J Boyko; Timothy S Wells; Paul J Amoroso; Pamela K Keel; Gaston P Bathalon; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| The effect of military deployments to combat environments on disordered eating and weight changes is unknown. Using longitudinal data from Millennium Cohort Study participants who completed baseline (2001-2003) and follow-up (2004-2006) questionnaires (n=48,378), the authors investigated new-onset disordered eating and weight changes in a large military cohort. Multivariable logistic regression was used to compare these outcomes among those who deployed and reported combat exposures, those who deployed but did not ... |
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| Investigating the Incorporation of Personality Constructs into IMPRINT |
Feb-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
David Dickason; Bob Sargent; Tim Bagnall; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY MILLINGTON TN
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| This effort was part of a Congressionally mandated program, funded through various Program Elements, whereby the Navy was directed to adapt a software application, IMPRINT, developed for use in the Army, for use in Navy ship acquisitions. The objective of this study was to determine if it was feasible to incorporate non-cognitive attributes such as stress tolerance into IMPRINT for use as human performance moderators. Necessary steps to incorporate this ... |
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| Neuroticism Negatively Affects Multitasking Performance through State Anxiety |
Feb-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Hubert T Chen; Elizabeth M Poposki; Frederick L Oswald; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY MILLINGTON TN
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| Multitasking is on the rise, both at work and at home. As such, researchers have begun to focus attention on understanding and predicting multitasking performance. Though past research has demonstrated that cognitive predictors correlate positively with multitasking performance, there is reason to believe that non-cognitive factors are likely to predict such performance as well. This study tested for relationships between extraversion, neuroticism, Type A Behavior Pattern, polychronicity, and multitasking performance. ... |
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| Japan's Decision for War in 1941: Some Enduring Lessons |
Feb-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey Record; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Japan's decision to attack the United States in 1941 is widely regarded as irrational to the point of suicidal. How could Japan hope to survive a war with, much less defeat, an enemy possessing an invulnerable homeland and an industrial base 10 times that of itself? The Pacific War was one that Japan was always going to lose, so how does one explain Tokyo's decision? Did the Japanese recognize the ... |
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| Transfer and Generalizability of Foreign Language Learning |
Feb-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Allison Abbe; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ARLINGTON VA
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| Knowing a foreign language provides an advantage for understanding, working in, and building relationships with a particular language community. However, military personnel can expect to encounter multiple languages in their operational experiences over a career. Thus, it is important to understand what impact learning a foreign language has beyond its applications with a specific population. This report reviews research on the extent to which foreign language proficiency facilitates further language ... |
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| Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 16, Number 2, February 2009 |
Feb-2009 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Tobler; Mark V Rubertone; John F Brundage; Robert F DeFraites; Robert J Lipnick; Tracy S DuVernoy; Ellen Wertheimer; ARMED FORCES HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CENTER SILVER SPRING MD
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| This report describes the natures and frequencies of mental disorder-related medical encounters of active component U.S. service members before and after their first deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq. In addition, the report assesses relationships between natures and timing of predeployment and postdeployment mental disorder-related medical encounters. The findings may inform policies and practices regarding predeployment medical assessments of future deploying service members. |
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| Critical Thinking Training for Army Officers. Volume 2: A Model of Critical Thinking |
Feb-2009 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
V A Spiker; Sharon L Riedel; Susan C Fischer; ANACAPA SCIENCES INC SANTA BARBARA CA
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| This report is the second of three volumes describing a multi-year research program to develop and evaluate web based training in critical thinking for Army officers. The first volume presents an overview of the research effort that developed and validated a theoretical model for the training, selected and validated eight high impact critical thinking skills for Army officers, and developed and evaluated the training course. This volume describes the results ... |
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| Lights, Camera, Action: Getting Back to the Basics |
Feb-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Leslie Bramlett; AIR UNIV PRESS MAXWELL AFB AL
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| According to CMSgt Cari Kent, 30th Space Wing command chief, it is at basic training that Airmen learn everything they need to succeed in the Air Force. In recent incidents, Airmen have exhibited unacceptable actions. These range from transporting cruise missiles loaded with warheads from Minot to Barksdale AFB in 2007 to lesser-known infractions. Could the application of the basics taught to initial trainees have changed the course of some ... |
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| The Effect of Event Rarity on the Perception of Correlationally Indeterminate Data |
Feb-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Amanda M Kelley; Richard B Anderson; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Previous research has indicated that events that are rare are more informative than common events. The present study manipulated event rarity through social stereotypes to evaluate event rarity's role in the perception of correlationally indeterminate data. Social stereotypes were used as a means to manipulate expectations about which observations would be considered rare and which common. Participants were presented with a correlationally indeterminate sample and were asked to rate the ... |
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| Pattern Recognition Software: Functional Methodology Document |
20-Jan-2009 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Justin M Pelletier; UNIV OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE FORT HUACHUCA AZ
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| This document examines the need for pattern recognition software in today's military. It outlines a training methodology that will result in better intelligence collection and analysis. The document also outlines the functional requirements of the training software. Finally, it discusses a data architecture technique that will use a software support suite--consisting of a module designer tool and an administration tool--that will provide for maximum adaptability and adoption across the entire ... |
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| Integration of Psychology into Intelligence Production |
20-Jan-2009 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Oracz; UNIV OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE FORT HUACHUCA AZ
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| The current intelligence preparation of the battlefield procedure is an exhaustive and meticulous task of evaluating every aspect of the battlefield and attempting to deduce an enemy's course of action based on previously disseminated information regarding his doctrine and tactics. In evaluating the enemy, we often fail to look at the core of his nature. Insurgents do not strictly follow any particular doctrine to prevent themselves from being locked into ... |
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| Joint Airspace Management and Deconfliction (JASMAD) |
Jan-2009 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
John Hitchings; DiLego; Francis A Jr; Chad Salisbury; Henry X Simmons; Joshua Sterling; Jialing Cai; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB ROME NY INFORMATION DIRECTORATE
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| Numerous Lessons Learned documents from Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina have detailed the need for more timely and effective airspace coordination during planning and execution phases. Better coordination between components, agencies, and allies has the potential to reduce fratricide and promote air safety. The Joint Airspace Management and Deconfliction (JASMAD) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) is an effort by the Air Force Research Laboratory to address these ... |
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| Training Situation Awareness and Adaptive Decision-Making Skills Using a Desktop Computer Simulation |
Jan-2009 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Robert J Pleban; Jennifer S Johnson Katie Tucker; Vanessa /Gunther; Thomas R Graves; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FORT BENNING GA
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| This report describes research designed to: 1) determine the feasibility of a low-fidelity desktop computer simulation called Simulation Field Exercise (SimFX) to train small unit leader situation awareness (SA) and adaptive decision-making skills; and 2) assess the effectiveness of a training protocol consisting of advance organizers (information to familiarize individuals in the areas of SA and the application of key leader processes to facilitate decision-making) and formative, process oriented feedback. ... |
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