Integrating Intermediate Force Capabilities Into Wargames

Abstract

Intermediate force capabilities (IFCs) - a suite of systems that includes non-lethal weapons, electromagnetic warfare, cyber, and information operations - can be highly valuable in military operations because they are able to achieve military objectives with less harm to people and infrastructure. Yet military decisionmakers have far less understanding of how these capabilities can be used in an operational context compared with traditional lethal weapons. Wargames offer an opportunity to change that. Through their immersive, interactive, and competitive nature, wargames can allow players to grapple with new challenges and provide unique insights into human behavior.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2024
Accession Number
AD1223211

Entities

People

  • Andrew Ziebell
  • Clay Mckinney
  • Krista R. Grocholski
  • Monika Cooper
  • Scott Savitz
  • Sydney Litterer

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Readers

  • Economics
  • Game Theory.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • Cyber