ABSTRACT
The study of command and control teams is a relatively new area of psychological research. However, perhaps due to the critical nature of the problems investigated, researchers dedicated to the study of this topic have made concerted and persistent efforts to advance knowledge in this area. In fact, Cannon-Bowers and Salas (1998a) state that while the issues in this field are far from fully resolved, much has been done in the last decade to derive principles for training and to alter the degree of attention given to issues surrounding human performance in command and control settings. However, Cannon-Bowers and Salas (1998b) note that although the research in this area has 'exploded,' there is still much to be done to further our understanding of command and control operations.
