Cognitive readiness is the fit of cognitive state to a task or mission. High cognitive readiness enables successful execution of tasks and missions and supports good decision-making under the complex and dynamic conditions common to military operations. In these environments, where the consequences of poor performance can be catastrophic, cognitive readiness assessment could enable leaders to ensure that individuals and teams are ready to maintain safety and attain mission success. The current paper summarizes Aptima Inc.’s work with individual cognitive readiness, including the development of a revised definition and model of individual cognitive readiness, and the proposal of a multi-modal measurement approach for its assessment.
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