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Human Effectiveness Directorate

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Human Effectiveness Directorate is a key component of the 711th Human Performance Wing. The directorate is composed of a diverse group of scientists and engineers studying developing technologies specific to the human element of warfighting capability. We are leading the Air Force in its human-centered research, and we integrate biological and cognitive technologies to optimize and protect the Airman's capabilties to Fly, Fight, and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. We are headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, with additional locations at Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, Texas, and the Mesa Research Site, Mesa, Arizona.

AFRL/RH Director

Mr. Jack Blackhurst
Colonel (Ret.) Jack L. Blackhurst is Director, Human Effectiveness Directorate, 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The directorate is a 1,200-person research and development organization with facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Brooks City Base, Texas, and the Mesa Research Site, Arizona. Read more.