Transforming the Way NATO and PfP Countries Train for the New Asymmetric Threat
Abstract
The terrorist attacks on 11 September have plunged the United States and the rest of the world into a new era. New coalitions are being formed, and old coalitions are being re-evaluated to determine how to prepare for this new type of conflict. NATO and the Partnership for Peace (PfP) countries will be key players in this new mission. A mechanism is needed to expedite and facilitate the preparation for combating this asymmetric threat Modeling and simulation will serve as the key tool to accomplish the task. The method with which NATO and the PfP countries conduct training with modeling and simulations must be changed to battle the new terrorist threat. The purpose therefore of this paper is to highlight current training deficiencies, and recommend a course of action for a specific hardware/software solution to enhance the ability of all nations to train for anti-terrorist missions in a robust simulation environment. With the implementation of the recommended course of action, countries within both NATO and PfP will be able to prepare for future operations maximizing the potential for success in a Multi-national environment at a tremendous savings in resources and manpower.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA400963
Entities
People
- Stephen L. Rust
Organizations
- United States Army War College