Human Factors in Tactical Nuclear Combat

Abstract

This presentation summarizes information in HumRRO Technical Report 65-2, (AD-463 787) which contains the results of a study undertaken as a Technical Advisory Service project upon request of the U. S. Army Combat Developments Command. The purpose of the study was to provide bases for predicting human behavior in nuclear warfare, the probable behavior of civilians as well as the probable effectiveness of soldiers. This research includes an analysis of social, psychological, military, and training factors of particular significance for nuclear combat. In addition, a model was developed for adjusting casualty rates, based on psychological factors, for use in war gaming. The study was completed and reported to USACDC in September 1964.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0647838

Entities

People

  • Robert Vineberg.

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Attrition
  • Battles
  • Casualties
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Human Behavior
  • Human Resources
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Nuclear Warfare
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Second World War
  • Training
  • War Games
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.