Military Information Operations Analysis Using Influence Diagrams and Coloured Petri Nets
Abstract
This report describes how Influence Diagrams, Coloured Petri Net models and related techniques may be used to analyse certain aspects of Military Information Operations. An example is employed to demonstrate these techniques. The example used is a very simplified representation of a Military Command Organisation dealing with a decision problem. The objective of the report is to provide theory, methods and techniques to support the assessment of the effect of Military Information Operations on such organisations. The simplicity of the example permits the basic concepts to be clearly conveyed. They may readily be extended to the analysis of more complex examples as required. The most fundamental and significant concept developed in this report is that of a common quantitative measure of effectiveness that encompasses all types of Information Operations relevant to Information Warfare. This permits the direct comparison of the effectiveness of alternative Information Operation options with one another and also with conventional operations options. This latter ability is essential if Information Operations are to be employed appropriately as part of a broader range of military options.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA373934
Entities
People
- R. J. Staker