Dilbert Groundloop is a comic character conceived by Capt. Austin K. Doyle, USN and Lt. Cdr. Robert Osborn, USNR shortly after the Attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. [1] [2]
An early aviator, he was used in training manuals, like Taxi Sense, and training posters for the United States Navy. [3] 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. [4]
The Dilbert training materials received wide recognition by Navy personnel and others, due to Osborn's distinctive linear style. [5]
He is the namesake of the comic strip Dilbert as well as its titular character. The name was suggested by author Adams' boss at Pacific Bell. [6]