Improving Intelligence, Targeting and Fire Support Allocation Functions in the Force Evaluation Model (FORCEM)

Abstract

The Force Evaluation Model (FORCEM) is a low resolution, deterministic, time stepped combat simulation designed for the evaluation of force structures in a theater of operations. The fire support allocation module in FORCEM allocates battalions and type and quantity of ammunition to engage enemy targets based on input from experienced personnel. All enemy targets within an arbitrarily determined range of the CORPS or higher headquarters are considered for fire support engagement. In this thesis we propose a realistic method for determining field artillery targets to be considered eligible for engagement. We also formulate a linear programming problem to optimally allocate battalions and type and quantity of ammunition to the eligible targets. The results from the LP model compare favorably with those provided by FORCEM's fire support allocation module. Keywords: Computerized simulation; FORCEM; Intelligence; Allocation of fires; Optimization; Field artillery; Theater combat simulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218078

Entities

People

  • Kenneth L. Pieper

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Artillery Units
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Simulations
  • Command And Control
  • Counter-Battery Radar
  • Damage Assessment
  • Detection
  • Fire Support
  • Linear Programming
  • Operations Research
  • Probability Distributions
  • Target Acquisition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military Science