Human Systems Integration (HSI)

This page highlights important HSI tools.

Tools, Techniques, and Analysis Methodology (TTAMs) resources:

• APAN Tools catalog
  • The comprehensive list of all HSI tools was validated in 2023, and resides in APAN.
• DAC HSI tools website
  • The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC) Human Systems Integration (HSI) Division has developed a range of tools and analytical methods; this site provides resources to support the use of these tools.
• DAU acquisition tools 
  • DAU hosts a catalog of acquisition tools 

Accordions:

RelTools Dashboard 2.0 (Job aid)

Introducing version 2.0 of the RelTools Dashboard, the Shiny app that captures all of DAC’s reliability models. The app is now equipped with cutting-edge tools designed to elevate reliability data analysis and explore the impacts of AI on the reliability of Army systems. The new Data Visualization Tool allows users to uncover insights into failures with interactive plots that facilitate data interpretation. The recently developed AI reliability tools include a Wheel of AI Failure Modes, an interactive tool that identifies and describes the potential failure modes associated with AI, as well as an AI Reliability Scorecard to evaluate the activities for an AI program and identify reliability mission risks and areas for improvement. Individuals within the DoD who have government network access and a CAC can explore the enhanced capabilities of the RelTools Dashboard by going to https://apps.dse.futures.army.mil/RelToolsDashboard/.

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The latest Human Systems COI newsletter below

https://www.dau.edu/sites/default/files/webform/documents/26951/DISTA_HS%20COI%20Newsletter%20-%20Summer%202024%20Final%20for%20Distribution.pdf

Share knowledge resources with the rest of the HSI community here! This is a repository for Human Systems guidebooks, references, learning material, case studies, examples, templates, and other knowledge resources for Human Systems practitioners. This page contains both community-oriented and public-facing archives, as with all DAU professional communities. This allows community members to share useful artifacts (e.g., examples, document templates, plans, etc) without needing to be cleared for public release.   

 
*Note: this repository is Distribution A only; no Distro B/C/D, FOUO, competition-sensitive or CUI information please; no copyrighted material.*

To inquire about the status of the HSI Body of Knowledge, please contact the co-leads at:
 

• CBA 1: [email protected]
   

Read the latest DAU article on HSI:

New Military System Requirements For DoD Human Systems Integration | www.dau.edu

Mission

This Community of Practice (COP) serves as a hub for human systems stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to share knowledge for the purpose of developing warfighter-centered systems. The target audience includes all practitioners and stakeholders concerned with integrating human considerations in system development.

KEY FEATURES

HSI Knowledge Repository

Access to the published HSI Body of Knowledge (BoK); an online library of policy, standards, references, case studies, educational materials, reports, best practices, templates curated by members  

https://www.dau.edu/cop/hsi#tab6 

Discussions

Discussion forums for collaborative Q&A, idea sharing 

https://www.dau.edu/cop/hsi#tab2

Community Events

https://www.dau.edu/cop/hsi#tab3 

Links of Interest 

A curated list of HSI-related communities and resource links maintained by COP members

Education & Training 

Includes DAU & DoD-affiliate courses and non-DoD entities

Operation

This site is maintained by COP members and moderated by volunteers from a variety of DoD, government, industry, and academic organizations.

Site ​Moderators

R. Chris DeLuca (Civilian)
​OUSD R&E ED/Systems Engineering and Architecture

Mitch Woods (Contractor)
​OUSD R&E ED/Systems Engineering and Architecture

CBA 1 Sub-Working Group 

Membership

Membership is open to all persons eligible for a DAU account, including DoD employees and Contractors, and non-DoD Employees including other Federal Organizations, Academic institutions, and NATO partners. Joining the COP enables full access to all resources in the community, and the ability to post discussion items and share documents in the Knowledge Repository:

You must:

1. First establish a DAU account. A simplified guide can be accessed here. Please visit https://id.dau.edu/
      -You must provide your direct supervisor by name with email and phone number at Step 6.  For academic institutions, industry and federal partners, please list Mr Chris Barrett ([email protected]) as "Supervisor", who will check with the Joint HSI Working Group for approval of registration.

2. Once your DAU account is enabled, use the join tab at the right of the page.

See the latest HSI videos!

Mr Mitchell Woods (OSD R&E Contractor) - "HSI as a Leadership tool to improve acquisition outcomes"

https://www.dau.edu/events/human-systems-integration-hsi-leadership-tool-improve-acquisition-outcomes

Dr. Lauren Reinerman-Jones is currently a Section Manager and Principal Analyst at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Professor of Special Programs at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). - Humans Upfront Human-Centered Design in Front-End Analysis

"Humans Upfront" Human-Centered Design in Front-End Analysis Series Episode-1 | www.dau.edu

Mr Chris DeLuca (OSD R&E) and Dr Kent Halverson (Aptima)

Human Systems Integration (HSI) DoD Policy and Guidance and FY23 updates on HSI Capabilities-Based 3.22.23 - Defense Acquisition University (dau.edu)

Dr Larry Shattuck (NPS)

Joint Human Systems Integration Capabilities-Based Assessment Initiative updates - Defense Acquisition University (dau.edu)

 

Dr Judi See (Sandia National Labs)

Maturation of a Human Readiness Levels Scale - Defense Acquisition University (dau.edu)

Use the links below to contact your organization's HSI points of contact.

Armed Services

 

Federal Partners

 

Are commercial standards available?

​Yes!DoD, DOT, DOE, NRC, NASA, and Commercial Standards (e.g. ASTM, SAE) are available. These contain a wide variety of criteria and design paterns based on research and lessons learned for a wide variety of design contexts. Many can be found in the Info/Repository documents section of this community. 
 

What are human performance metrics?

​Human performance metrics include both objective measures (e.g. time on task, error percentage, productivity) and subjective measures (e.g. user insights, surveys, focus groups). Though emphasis is placed on objective data for requirements and verification purposes, these empirical data can be much more useful subjective measures are included to provide context. It is one thing to measure a high percentage of users committing an error for a given task; it is another to understand why - e.g. which specific task or system elements contribute to the error, and how they might be fixed.  
 

What are the benefits of HSI?

If properly applied, HSI results in cost reductions associated with (a) staffing levels and personnel costs, (b) personnel skill levels and the need for special skills, (c) training, (d) lost time due to accidents and injuries, and (e) the costs associated with a need to redesign system user interfaces to meet user needs. 
 

What is included in the HSI domain?

​The DoD agrees on seven domain of HSI including: manpower, personnel, human factors engineering, training, safety and health, personnel survivability, and habitability.  The selection of relevant domains depends on the type of system that is under development.  For example, addressing human performance and safety for the development of ship will involve the use of all the domain areas as HSI practitioners will be concerned with the design of user interfaces, appropriate use of automation, and information is presented in the display, controls, and work stations (HFE), work and living spaces (Habitability), knowledge and skill requirements related to equipment (Training), selection and assignment of skilled personnel (Personnel), that adequate personnel are in place to carry out assigned functions and tasks (Manpower),  minimizing system design features that may result in mishaps that could lead to disability/injury/death (Safety and Occupational Health), etc.  Whereas, when applying HSI to the design of an IT system, HSI practitioners might be concerned with the use of automation, that the right level of information is presented to the user when it’s needed to minimize cognitive workload, the consistency across screens and functions, and that functionality is consistent with user workflows (HFE), Training, and Personnel considerations.  The application of HSI is tailorable for each individual program, and involves a collective and integrated look across the applicable domains in order to make design tradeoffs with the goal of meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
 

What does HSI address?

​Similar to logistics, HSI addresses manpower, personnel, training, and safety.   HSI is concerned with the development of requirements for these domain areas, applying human factors engineering design to support these domains, and test and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the system’s specification of manpower, personnel, training and safety.
 

When should HSI be involved?

​HSI should be involved as early as possible!  Getting HSI practitioners involved as requirements are being written, and before tradeoffs and design decisions are made. This enables human capabilities and limitations to become a fundamental consideration for the system. Thus, changes to the system can be made when it is cost effective to do so - i.e. before detailed design is completed. 
 

Can good HSI training make up for UX?

​No matter how good the training is, it will not compensate for a poorly designed user interface. No amount of training can change fundamental human capabilities and limitations related to sensation, perception, cognition, and innate physical characteristics. Nor can training make up for an ineffcient, ineffective or poorly designed task.
 

How does technology serve humans?

​The human is an essential element of the system, and unless it is truly autonomous (i.e. no human involvement), then human and technology must function together effectively to complete system tasks. Considering the capabilities and limitations of the system's user population is essential, and warrants the same attention and emphasis as system hardware and software concerns.