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This research project used a combination of theory and experimentation to advance both the design methods and delivered functionality of Multi-Agent Systems in the context of military-relevant problem domains. The experiments conducted tested new theories about how systems of agents acting as distributed decision-makers should: (1) reorganize by allocating decision-making control to maximize system performance, (2) assess the trustworthiness of information by determining the level of information uncertainty and reliability of information source, and (3) coordinate by exchanging their preferences for actions under varying organizations and situations.