Modeling Obstacles and Engineer Forces in Stochastic Joint Theater Models.

Abstract

This study proposes a methodology for modeling obstacles and combat engineer forces in a stochastic joint theater level model. The Joint Warfare Analysis Experimental Prototype (JWAEP) model serves as the host model for implementing this methodology. The methods presented in this research allow for the representation of combat engineer units and obstacles at the low level of resolution appropriate for a theater level model. Essential tasks in the engineer functional area of countermobility are modeled using engineer unit structures. An obstacle complex structure is presented and used to represent aggregations of tactical obstacles similar to the obstacle zone and belt operational control measures used in US Army doctrine. This research also describes the attrition and delay algorithms for unit encounters with an obstacle complex and explains when this explicit attrition and delay are used. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA305967

Entities

People

  • Joseph E. Whitlock

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Attrition
  • California
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fire Support
  • Grids
  • High Resolution
  • Indirect Fire
  • Low Resolution
  • Military Organizations
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Science