Javelin Analysis Using Mathematical Modeling

Abstract

The Javelin antitank weapon system will replace the Dragon in Infantry and Combat Engineer battalions on a one for one basis. The tactics and techniques for Javelin employment will closely mirror those used for Dragon and TOW missile systems. This thesis examines the effectiveness of Javelin versus Dragon and examines a different employment method. The thesis goals are: to investigate the suitability of Janus(A) to model the employment of various weapon systems; to compare Javelin against Dragon, using measures of effectiveness and performance outlined in the Test and Evaluation Plan (TEP); and to examine how changes in the composition and tactical employment of anti- armor weapon systems influence their lethality and survivability, potentially suggesting a more effective employment method. The data generated from the simulated force-on-force scenarios is analyzed using graphical, statistical, and mathematical modeling techniques. The results could benefit the Army's Training and Doctrine Command in their combat development and combat effectiveness analysis. Janus(A), Simulation, Javelin, Modeling.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283466

Entities

People

  • Archie Wilmer Iii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Computational Science
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Experimental Design
  • Information Science
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapon System Effectiveness
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Military Science