UrbanSim: A Game-Based Simulation for Counterinsurgency and Stability-Focused Operations

Abstract

The UrbanSim Learning Package is a simulation-based training application designed for the U.S. Army to develop commanders' skills for conducting counterinsurgency operations. UrbanSim incorporates multiple artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in order to provide an effective training experience, three of which are described in this paper. First, UrbanSim simulates the mental attitudes and actions of groups and individuals in an urban environment using the PsychSim reasoning engine. Second, UrbanSim interjects narrative elements into the training experience using a case-based story engine, driven by non-fiction stories told by experienced commanders. Third, UrbanSim provides intelligent tutoring using a simulation-based method for eliciting and evaluating learner decisions. UrbanSim represents a confluence of AI techniques that seek to bridge the gap between basic research and deployed AI systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
AD1160031

Entities

People

  • Andrew S. Gordon
  • David V. Pynadath
  • H. Chad Lane
  • Ryan Mcalinden

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computers
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Human Behavior
  • Local Governments
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Training
  • Physical Security
  • Recreation
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Video Games
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Speech Processing/Speech Recognition.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy