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<p>Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) will continue to evolve as the enemy's weapon of choice. Dynamic and  responsive enemies alter IEDs in reaction to our Counter-IED efforts, which results in the need for continuous accelerated testing and acquisition of Counter-IED tools. Over the last five years, an accelerated acquisition process enabled the expansion of testing entities and ranges beyond the purview of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device  Defeat Test Board (JTB) established to monitor them. As a result, information sharing between JTB organizations is  not efficient, which leads to less capable and slowly fielded equipment. This research reports on the use of a  cognitive task analysis and contextual inquiry focused on identifying and mitigating information sharing  impediments. The objective is to provide recommendations to improve information sharing between personnel  involved with the JTB. Results indicate that the most common information sharing barriers relate to organizational  culture, which leads to the recommendation of creating a JTB position specifically focused on information flow inside  and outside of the organization. Results regarding information sharing enablers indicated that enhancing test range  cooperation and improving information systems through more tester level meetings, use of the customized affinity  diagram, and implementing user recommendations would improve information sharing.
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<br>Subjects: Improvised explosive devices</div>
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LaViolette, Richard J.</div>
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