INTUITION IN MILITARY DECISION-MAKING: BRIDGING EXPERIENCE AND COGNITIVE PROCESSES
INTUITION IN MILITARY DECISION-MAKING: BRIDGING EXPERIENCE AND COGNITIVE PROCESSES

Author(s): Catalin-Vlad MIHAI
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: military intuition; RPD model; sixth sense; operational effectiveness; high-pressure scenarios; military decision-making;
Summary/Abstract: This article examines the crucial role of intuition in military decision-making, integrating insights from Gary Klein’s Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model and Daniel Kahneman's analysis of cognitive processes. It highlights how intuition, honed through experience and rapid pattern recognition, plays a pivotal role in high-stakes military environments. The paper showcases real-life examples, demonstrating the effective use of intuition in command decisions and the collective intuition of military teams. It also explores the enhancement of military intuition through narrative structures, metaphors, and analogies, emphasizing their importance in strategic thinking and decision-making. The article addresses the challenges of intuition, including the potential for misjudgment and the necessity of training to refine intuitive skills. This study provides significant insights into the blend of intuitive and analytical thinking in military operations, underscoring its value in modern warfare.

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