Combat Simulation Modeling in Naval Special Warfare Mission Planning.

Abstract

This thesis explores the potential role of combat simulation modeling in the Naval Special Warfare mission planning cycle. It discusses methods for bridging the gap between the simulation and mission planning processes, addressing strengths and weaknesses as well as employment considerations. This thesis describes the processes involved in modeling and simulation and discusses how the stochastic nature of simulation is particularly relevant to combat. Deliberate, Time-sensitive, and Dynamic mission planning are described and the commonality of tactical planning in each instance is established. Based on this framework, a notional SEAL scenario is used to illustrate the role of simulation in each type of mission planning, focusing primarily at the tactical level. The thesis concludes by discussing additional applications of combat simulation modeling within the Naval Special Warfare community and makes recommendations for its effective and efficient implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA311875

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey W. Hakala

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Combat Simulations
  • Computer Simulations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military History
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Personnel Management
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.