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Evolvable work-centred support systems for command and control: creating systems users can adapt to meet changing

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Area of Science:

Socio-technical systems engineering
Human-computer interaction
Military operations research

Background:

Military command and control (C2) organizations are complex socio-technical systems.
These organizations require constant adaptation to evolving operational demands.
Weather forecasting and monitoring are critical functions within C2 operations.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development of a work-centred support system (WCSS) for a military airlift C2 organization.
To illustrate how a WCSS can aid weather forecasting and monitoring.
To identify challenges and necessary adaptations in supporting dynamic C2 environments.

Main Methods:

Field observations conducted before and after WCSS implementation.
Analysis of changes in workplace demands faced by operations personnel.
Iterative modification of the WCSS based on observed operational changes.

Main Results:

Operations personnel experienced constant changes in goals, priorities, scale, roles, and information systems.
The WCSS required significant modifications to remain responsive to evolving workplace demands.
Existing systems often lack timely responsiveness to users' changing requirements.

Conclusions:

There is a critical need for adaptable systems that allow users to modify them in response to changing work requirements.
Evolvable work-centred support systems are essential for modern C2 organizations.
Future systems should incorporate facilities for user-driven adaptation to ensure sustained operational effectiveness.