The research group on Operational Psychology has its focus on effective cooperating in operational teams and organizations, including the defence, police force, and rescue areas. Central issues within Operational Psychology are situational awareness, risk assessment, non-technical skills and problem solving under time constraints and uncertainty.

The Operational Psychology group has been developing ideas about effective cooperation in operational teams for more than a decade (1993-2009). As of 2006, the Faculty of Psychology acknowledges this group as one of their prioritized research groups and adds financial support to their research activities.

Starting with operational teams in extreme situations, the group has developed research methods based on participating observation, behavioural simulations, and experimental studies using biological markers and self-reports. A main focus is on the application of knowledge within the operational units. The research has been distributed in international and national peer reviewed journals, a textbook, and teachings at the university and college level.