Evolving Lvc To Include Evaluation Of Human-Ai Teaming Dynamics

Margaret Loper, Valerie B. Sitterle

Abstract: There are significant differences between using systems as human-controlled tools to accomplish a specific task and using systems designed to "cooperate and partner" with humans to achieve capabilities beyond either side acting alone. The live, virtual, constructive (LVC) paradigm increasingly emphasized by the DoD has wide acceptance and is congruent with how the military thinks about training, evaluation, and mission rehearsal. Consequently, it may help address these challenges. This paper aims to overview the current LVC construct, challenges associated with human-AI teaming and intentional design of these dynamics to achieve new capabilities, and the resulting need to evolve the LVC construct to improve our pursuit of understanding and evaluation that leads to effective fielding.