State of the Art Contingency Analysis (SOTACA) Model Techniques
Abstract
The Conflict Analysis Center (CAC) of the US Army Concepts Analysis Agency's Strategy and Plans Directorate investigated the use of the State of the Art Contingency Analysis (SOTACA) Model as a tool to explore low intensity conflict (LIC) problems. SOTACA is being developed as part of the Modern Aids to Planning Program (MAPP) which is sponsored by the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As such, it represents a model which will be provided to unified and specified commanders, some of whom are concerned with LIC issues/ problems. The purpose of this paper is to describe the ideas and techniques which emerged from CAC's initial use of the SOTACA Model. The generic scenario considered by CAC included the marshalling of appropriate forces, transporting them to some geographic location, moving them to an objective (infiltration), conducting actions on the objective, and withdrawing the forces (exfiltration). Force size was contemplated to vary from a few people organized as a team to upwards of a multibattalion task force. Sources of transportation might include aircraft, boats, vehicles, and foot movement in appropriate combinations. Operations were generally viewed to be characterized by stealthy infiltration, violent operations on the objective, and rapid exfiltration. Keywords: Iranian rescue missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA188052
Entities
People
- Gerald J. Wilkes
Organizations
- Center for Army Analysis