Development and Implementation of TCOR Commo.
Abstract
An existing tactical combat digital computer simulation model was modified and enhanced to more fully explore the role of tactical communications on the modern battlefield. Some of those modifications and enhancements included detailed representation of the communicationals system and equipments in that discrete weapons effects (both conventional and nuclear) could be assessed against them. Following development of the prototype capability, four experiments with the model were conducted to characterize the performance of communications in terms of the outcome of the battle. The first two of these cases were strictly conventional warfare while the second two cases included the employment of tactical nuclear weapons. In each pair of cases, one run maintained communications operationally perfect (impervious to weapons effects) while the other allowed for battle incurred degradation and losses. Detailed comparisons are made among the cases concluding that communication can indeed be quantified in terms of a force multiplier. Additional model refinement is shown to be necessary, especially in the area of automated command, control, and intelligence processing. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA089723
Entities
People
- C. E. Campbell
- D. L. Porter
- R. L. Rothrock
- Ralph H. Schmidt
Organizations
- Braddock Dunn & McDonald