Dilbert Groundloop is a comic character conceived by Capt. Austin K. Doyle, USN and Lt. Cdr. Robert Osborn, USNR shortly after the

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during

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. An early aviator, he was used in training manuals, like Taxi Sense, and training posters for the

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. Dilbert was specifically shown doing things that pilots shouldn't do with the terrible and comedic consequences of his actions illustrated for the benefit of future pilots. The Dilbert training materials received wide recognition by Navy personnel and others, due to Osborn's distinctive linear style.

In popular culture

He is the namesake of the popular comic strip ''

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'' as well as its its titular character. The name was suggested by one of Adams’ coworkers while working at

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.http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/03/most_frequently.html

References

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