# 2-1 Why Integrate Human Factors?

There are many reasons why the integration of Human Factors (HF) is important in FAA acquisitions. The following pages in Chapter 2 summarize this range of considerations.

- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-2: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">FAA policies requiring the integration of HF in acquisitions</span>](#page_11)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-3: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">Benefits of HF integration</span>](#page_12)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-4: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">Required confirmation of HF integration In Service Review Checklist (FAA network user only)</span>](#page_13)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-5: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">Industry experience with the value of early integration of HF in design</span>](#page_14)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-6: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">HF experiences with the incorporation of advanced technologies</span>](#page_15)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-7: [<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">HF perspectives in defense acquisition policies</span>](#page_16)</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">P. 2-8: <span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">[Important HF questions to address during acquisitions](#page_17)</span></span>

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