Inteligência artificial no ciclo OODA: como ferramenta de auxílio a tomada de decisão do Comandante de Submarino Nuclear

Abstract

The Conventionally Armed Submarine with Nuclear Propulsion (SCAPN) will be the most advanced and complex naval asset employed by the Brazilian Navy (MB) and will significantly contribute to national defense and sovereignty. In this context, the effectiveness of tactical missions will depend on the commanders' ability to make quick and accurate decisions in complex and dynamic environments. This research aims to analyze the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the OODA loop (Observe- Orient-Decide-Act) of the SCAPN Commander as a tool to enhance decision-making in a tactical scenario. To achieve this, exploratory research methodology was used, presenting the main concepts related to AI, the OODA loop, and validating all stages of the OODA loop within a defined context. Thus, this research identified that the OODA loop can be used to structure the decision-making process in a tactical operation and, due to the complexity of the operation, AI becomes a valuable tool for optimizing this process. It was therefore found that integrating AI into the OODA loop enhances the decision-making of the SCAPN Commander and, more importantly, despite all the capabilities offered by AI, the figure of the commander cannot be replaced, being essential to ensure ethical principles and security in national defense.