Cognitive Work Analysis Beyond Human Factors and Engineering: Application to Military Doctrine and Strategy Development. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Naikar, Neelam; Treadwell, Alanna; Brady, Ashleigh
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting. Volume 58:Part 1(2014)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 334
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: Human engineering -- Congresses; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1541-9312

Abstract

This paper extends the application of cognitive work analysis (CWA) beyond the fields of human factors and engineering by demonstrating its use for military doctrine and strategy development. A case study is presented that shows how CWA was applied to refine the logic, rigor, and coherence of Australian air pow-er doctrine and strategy. The value of this approach is assessed in terms of its impact, uniqueness, and fea-sibility, and some limitations of the current study and ideas for future research are considered. By cultivat-ing a richer appreciation of military philosophical, strategic, and operational concepts, CWA can lead to the more powerful implementation of these ideals.