Development of Analytical Models of Battalion Task Force Activities

Abstract

This report describes research effort to develop analytical methods of defense processes, principally the combat process. The basic structure and underlying assumptions of generalized differential models of combat are presented. Research on methods to predict input attrition coefficients (comprised of attrition rates, allocation factors, and intelligence factors) is described. Attrition-rate models are presented for a spectrum of weapon system classes. Methods and associated research problems in solving the differential combat models for homogeneous- and heterogeneous-force battles are described. The effects of mobility in some simple engagements are analyzed. Optimal procedures for allocation of fire in constant attrition-coefficient, heterogeneous-force battles are developed. Preliminary modeling of the reconnaissance activity when line-of-sight in intermittent is presented. Areas for future research are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0714677

Entities

People

  • Robert Farrell
  • Seth Bonder

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Artillery
  • Attrition
  • Command And Control
  • Differential Equations
  • Firing Rate
  • Military Planning
  • Military Research
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Munitions
  • Operations Research
  • Projectiles
  • Random Variables
  • Reliability
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.