The PKM Socio-Technical System: A Human Factors Analysis

The article analyzes the PKM not only as a mechanical construction but as a socio-technical system in which the human is a key link in the reliability loop. The author refers to human factor theories and Jens Rasmussen's concepts, distinguishing between skill-based, rule-based, and knowledge-based behaviors. The text emphasizes the difference between rigid adherence to procedures and actual technical competence, which combines procedural memory with a deep understanding of the mechanism's model. In the face of stress and the operator's cognitive limitations, system observability and the reduction of informational entropy through structured differential diagnostics become crucial. Such an approach minimizes the risk of human error and increases the resilience of the entire system under combat conditions.