IDAHEX: A Maneuver-Oriented Model of Conventional Land Warfare. Version 1.0. Volume 1. A Guide for Potential Users.

Abstract

IDAHEX is an interactive computer model of two-sided conventional land warfare. It keeps the players informed of the situation and accepts their instructions to their forces. Units can move by land, sea, or air. A unit's movement rate is variable, depending upon its posture, the conditions of its movement, and the adequacy of transport. Attrition in engagements is assessed by a heterogeneous Lanchester square process. Air support can be played. Supplies consumption can be assessed, and logistics can be played. The model recognizes severed lines of retreat and lines of supply and imposes appropriate consequences. The documentation consists of three volumes: (1) A Guide for Potential Users; (2) Game Designer's Manual; (3) Player's Manual. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA050675

Entities

People

  • Paul Olsen

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Strikes
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Battles
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Infantry
  • Land Warfare
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Organizations
  • Simulations
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Task Forces
  • War Games
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Game Theory.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies