A Methodology for Evaluating the Performance of Operational Firepower During a Computer Aided Exercise.

Abstract

One of the primary tools available to a Joint Commander-in-Chief (CINC) for training his staff on their joint mission essential tasks is a command post exercise (CPX) supported by a computer simulation model. This is commonly referred to as a Computer Aided Exercise (CAX). Computer Aided Exercises are an essential part of training a component staff; however, one weakness with these valuable tools lies in the measurement of the level of training received by the players. In most CPXs the players rapidly disperse after the exercise and little quantitative data are captured during the running of the CAX that allows for a quick post exercise analysis. This research presents a methodology for evaluating the performance of joint operational firepower tasks as set forth in the Universal Joint Task List. While demonstrating this methodology for developing quantifiable measures of effectiveness in operational firepower, this thesis also shows how the relationship of operational firepower and operational intelligence can be refined for enhanced firepower effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA325059

Entities

People

  • Kerry T. Gordon

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Combat Operations
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Damage Assessment
  • Databases
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Military Operations
  • Munitions
  • Operational Intelligence
  • Operations Research
  • Training
  • United States
  • Universal Joints
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation