Process centered displays and cognitive models for command applications

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the theoretical and operational considerations for knowledge representation using process-centered display concepts for modern military applications. The command and control environment of an Army maneuver brigade is described in enough detail to establish its inherent complexity. Theoretical models of human knowledge are contrasted to perceptual principles of display representation and the importance of process knowledge for command decision making is discussed. After defining the elements of a process-centered display environment, a general experimental framework is proposed to ensure the scientific validity as well as the operational usefulness of the display concepts being developed.