Citation

Oser RL, Salas E, Merket DC, Walwanis MM, Bergondy ML. Transp. Hum. Fact. 2000; 2(4): 331-345.

Affiliation

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, FL

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1207/STHF2-4_3

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

One challenge for applied training research is to effectively balance the need to deliver a product to meet operational requirements with the need for scientific rigor. In this article we document an applied research effort and offer lessons learned from balancing science and operational necessity while meeting naval aviation's crew resource management (CRM) training requirements. Specifically, in 1990, 60%-80% of all accidents in naval aviation were due to human error. In an effort to reduce accidents attributable to poor aircrew coordination, a program of training research was conducted. Research involving empirical and field investigations was performed and the result was strategies, methods, and tools that supported CRM training. The success of this applied training research resulted in a methodology for the design, development, and evaluation of CRM training programs for naval aviation. The methodology was used as the basis for required annual CRM training throughout naval aviation. This article discusses the (a) operational need, (b) research effort, (c) operational transition, and (d) lessons learned.