Cognitive readiness model in modern military operations

The current research was conducted with the aim of providing cognitive readiness in modern military operations. This research is mixed in terms of purpose, application and its approach in data collection and analysis. In the qualitative part of the content analysis, by coding the dimensions, components and indicators that make up the cognitive preparation of modern military operations, the initial model was completed and modified based on the opinions of 8 experts. The statistical population in the quantitative part was 55 experts who were familiar with military and cognitive sciences with the specifications and characteristics in mind. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, and factor analysis method and SmartPLS software were used to evaluate the fit of the conceptual model. The results of the qualitative part of the research showed that the concept of cognitive readiness includes three dimensions; Identifying existing patterns, providing solutions related to these patterns and implementing operational plans based on these solutions with 12 components; It is memory, automaticity, resilience, decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, metacognition, creative thinking, communication, situational awareness, adaptive expertise and adaptability. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the components of cognitive readiness in modern military operations have a factor load and a significant effect on the relevant structures, and the data obtained from this research fit well with the factor structure of this scale.