FAST-VAL: A MODEL FOR FORWARD AIR STRIKE EVALUATION,
Abstract
FAST-VAL, the Forward Air Strike Evaluation model, is designed to bring together military situations developed through war gaming, and weapon assessment possibilities permitted through the use of computing machinery. FASTVAL thus permits the extension of gaming from situations in which weapon effects are well known to players to those in which weapon effects must be developed. This paper outlines the rationale used in developing the FAST-VAL model, provides some illustrative assessments, and suggests some potential war gaming applications. Work with the FAST-VAL model indicates that the difficult task of assessing the influence of airpower on ground forces is slowly yielding to analytical methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0612895
Entities
People
- Jack R. Lind
Organizations
- RAND Corporation