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Even with special display devices in gestation, a pilot must satisfy his complete visual information needs by "time-sharing" between the intra- and extra-cockpit data sources. A sample of sixty military attack pilots, selected with the variable of flying experience in view, was divided into control and trainee groups. Using simple, generalized but adaptive simulation devices, the trainee group was trained over an eight-week period in display reading and in hazard detection. A comparison of the trainee group with the control group in a highly specific and complex simulated flying task, showed that hazard detection (such as collision) was improved significantly without in any way compromising other flying tasks.

The Air Force has entered an era in which the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has become not only acceptable, but desirable, for long-endurance reconnaissance missions. Many of the requisite technologies are mature; others need additional development. Moreover, there appears to be greater acceptance of UAVs in the conduct of Air Force mission tasks. The study group observed the need for an evolutionary approach to introducing the UAV into the Air Force mission, with special consideration given to UAV operation as complementary to manned aircraft. Such an approach will allow technical obstacles to be overcome as well as rules and concepts to be developed for successful integration of UAVs into the civil and military airspace environment and into operational tactics. The study group concluded that a number of key missions should be pursued as development and demonstration programs by the Air Force. These programs will serve to establish the utility of the UAV and to help develop the operational concepts. An example point design-a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) UAV with a roadmap for programmatic accomplishment-is provided along with a recommendation that a SEAD demonstration program be pursued. Some special subjects are presented, followed by overall recommendations and concluding remarks. ; --Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. ADB222628