Browsing by Author "Alt, J. K."
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- Cognitive Alignment with Performance Targeted Training Intervention Model: CAPTIMKennedy, Q.; Nesbitt, J. K.; Alt, J. K.; Fricker, Ronald D. Jr. (Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-02)In this technical report, we propose that the use of two simple behavioral measures, in conjunction with neurophysiological measures, can be used to create a training intervention that has the potential to provide: (1) real-time notification as to when a training intervention is needed, and (2) real-time information as to the type of training intervention that should be employed. The Cognitive Alignment with Performance Targeted Training Intervention Model (CAPTTIM) determines if a trainee's cognitive state is aligned or misaligned with actual performance. When misalignment occurs, it indicates that a training intervention is needed. Neurophysiological markers as captured by eyetracking and electroencephalography (EEG) can assist in determining why misalignment between cognitive state and performance occurred, leading to more effective and targeted training intervention. Because all measures are captured continuously in real time, this model has the potential to increase training efficiency and effectiveness in a variety of training domains. The model is illustrated with two case studies.
- Future Navy Recruiting StrategiesFricker, Ronald D. Jr.; Buttrey, Samuel E.; Alt, J. K. (Naval Postgraduate School, 2015)Based on information gathered from the United States armed services, the Royal Navy and the Australian Defence Force, best practices in corporate America, and the academic literature, this report provides forward leaning practices and actionable recommendations to Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC). The goal is to improve and best align Navy Recruiting practices for the Millennial and post-Millennial generations. To achieve this, we: (1) identified and evaluated past alternative recruiting efforts, (2) assessed the literature on trends in the Millennial and post-Millennial generations, and (3) synthesized this information to pose future Navy recruiting strategies. Ultimately, this report concludes that the military recruiting community must establish a program of research and experimentation in order to learn how to improve military recruiting.
- Understanding Optimal Decision-making in WargamingNesbitt, P.; Kennedy, Q.; Alt, J. K.; Fricker, Ronald D. Jr.; Whitaker, L.; Yang, J.; Appleget, J. A.; Huston, J.; Patton, S. (Naval Postgraduate School, 2013-10)This research aims to gain insight into optimal wargaming decision-making mechanisms using neurophysiological measures by investigating whether brain activation and visual scan patterns predict attention, perception, and/or decision-making errors through human-in-the-loop wargaming simulation experiments. We investigate whether brain activity and visual scan patterns can explain optimal wargaming decision making and its development with a within-person design; i.e., the transition from exploring the environment to exploiting the environment. We describe ongoing research that uses neurophysiological predictors in two military decision making tasks that tap reinforcement learning and cognitive flexibility.