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Human
Factors Engineering
The comprehensive integration of human
characteristics (both physical and
psychological) into the definition,
design, development, and evaluation
of military systems in order to optimize
performance in human-machine interactions.
This includes human interaction with
products, equipment, systems, and environments,
and addresses the capabilities and
limitations or personnel during this
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Human
Survivability
The ability of personnel to exist
and function during and following
exposure to hostile environments
or situations. Includes issues involving
enemy and friendly combat weapons-induced
injuries and the inherent hazards
to personnel during threat/combat
conditions, and the inherent hazards
of military equipment. |
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Health
Hazards
The identification
of risk factors
in military
systems and
the physical
environment
that can
increase
opportunities
for system-caused
bodily injury
or death.
This includes
many inherent
conditions
present in
the operation,
use, and
maintenance
of a system
(e.g., heat,
cold, shock,
recoil, motion,
vibration,
toxic fumes,
chemical & biological
agents, noise,
radiation,
etc.) that
can reduce
job performance
and contribute
to injury,
illness,
or death.
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System
Safety
The design
of machine
and system
features
that minimize
the potential
for human
or machine
errors,
and of
human and
machine
failures
that can
cause injuries.
Also included
is the
ability
of the
system
to be operated
and maintained
without
injury
to personnel
or to other
equipment.
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Habitability
The physical living environment
in which personnel are required
to live, work, and sleep while
performing their military duties
during peace and war. This includes
the physical and psychological
needs of the individual and group,
and takes into account morale and
the social environment during both
sustained and continuous military
operations.
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Manpower
The actual number of men and women,
in the military as well as civilian
and contractor personnel, required
to operate and maintain military
systems, including those personnel
who support and provide training
for the users of military systems.
Considers the impacts of automation
on both manpower utilization rates
and on military operator-to-seat
ratios in both system operation and
maintenance. |
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Personnel
The cognitive and physical capabilities
necessary for the training, operation,
maintenance, and support of military
systems. Includes the attitudes,
experiences, and other human characteristics
necessary to achieve optimal system
performance by matching the “right
person” with the “right
job.” |
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Training
Includes the instruction, education,
and “on-the-job training” necessary
to provide personnel with the requisite
knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed for the correct and safe operation
and maintenance of military systems
across a wide range of operational
conditions. |
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