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Ready or not: enhancing operational effectiveness through use of readiness measures
Keryl A Cosenzo1, Linda T Fatkin, Debra J Patton
1U.S. Army Research Laboratory, AMSRD-ARL-HR-SC, Big. 459, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5425, USA. kcosenzo@arl.army.mil
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|June 6, 2007
Summary
Assessing cognitive readiness is crucial for military effectiveness. The Readiness Assessment and Monitoring System (RAMS) helps evaluate cognitive capabilities for optimal performance in soldiers and teams.
Area of Science:
- Military Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Human Performance Optimization
Background:
- Modern military operations demand high performance across diverse and complex tasks.
- Cognitive readiness is essential for meeting performance expectations and mission success.
- Technological advancements require adaptable cognitive capabilities for soldiers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the theoretical development and components of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Readiness Assessment and Monitoring System (RAMS).
- To illustrate behavioral profiles in extreme operational environments using data from several studies.
- To examine the impact of cognitive readiness on individual and team military effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Development and application of a militarily relevant psychological battery.
- Assessment of cognitive capabilities and appraisals using the Readiness Assessment and Monitoring System (RAMS).
- Analysis of behavioral data from individuals in extreme operational settings.
Main Results:
- Specific factors like personality and coping strategies significantly influence performance in operational settings.
- Data illustrate distinct behavioral profiles of individuals operating in extreme environments.
- Cognitive readiness is shown to be a key determinant of military operational effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Understanding cognitive readiness is vital for selecting, training, and designing systems for military personnel.
- The RAMS provides a framework for assessing and monitoring cognitive capabilities.
- Proactive development and sustainment of cognitive readiness are essential for optimizing performance in both individual soldiers and military teams.
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