Training human decision making for disruption of cognitive RF

Abstract

Cognitive radio frequency (RF) technique is RF spectrum management and spectrum optimization. In a military context, particularly in a contested electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), RF spectrum management could occur through the use of adaptive artificial intelligence. The use of the EMS for command and control can be disrupted by a variety of threats even when cognitive RF techniques are employed. This potential for disruption means that human intervention may be needed at times in order to maintain an adequate level of command and control. This presentation will provide an overview of the dual-process framework of human decision making and how it would relate to training humans for this kind of intervention. This framework indicates that decision making by humans is composed of a blend of two complementary systems or modes of operation: an analytical system and an intuitive system. The analytical system permits abstract reasoning and deliberation, but it is constrained by working memory capacity. In comparison, the intuitive system is based on situational pattern recognition and is not constrained by working memory capacity. In this presentation it will be suggested that the intuitive decision-making system, because it is based on pattern recognition, is ideal for training humans to intervene when command and control is disrupted.