A Markov Model for Measuring Artillery Fire Support Effectiveness

Abstract

This thesis presents a Markov model, which given an indirect fire weapon system's parameters, yields measures of the weapon's effectiveness in providing fire support to a maneuver element. These parameters may be determined for a variety of different scenarios. Any indirect fire weapon system may be a candidate for evaluation. This model may be used in comparing alternative weapon systems for the role of direct support of a Marine Corps infantry battalion. The issue of light gun vs. heavy gun was the impetus for the study. The thesis also provides insight into the tactic of frequently moving an indirect fire weapon to avoid enemy detection, and possible subsequent attack. Keywords: Artillery; Fire support; Markov; Counterbattery radar; Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201219

Entities

People

  • Dennis M. Guzik

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Artillery Fire
  • Artillery Tactics
  • Artillery Units
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fire Support
  • Firing Rate
  • Indirect Fire
  • Marine Corps
  • Markov Models
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Simulations
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military Science