A New Strategy for Leveraging Current and Future Simulation Technologies for the U.S. Army
Abstract
The fundamental problem with simulations today is the inability of modeling and architecture processes to be dynamic and flexible. Due to budget constraints exacerbated by multiple requirements in an always-changing international crisis-laden world, the U.S. Army needs a new strategy to leverage simulations and modeling for research, analysis, acquisition, experimentation and training. Current issues in modeling and simulation across the Department of Defense, U.S. Army and industry need resolution for future strategic policies and practice. Areas of focus in this paper are modeling and simulation trends, uses, education and information technology. To prepare for the future, a new and ambitious effort must revamp current simulation development processes utilizing in-house" military expertise for requirements definition, conceptual modeling and project supervision. The military simulation development team will consider Extreme Programming and Advanced Engineering Environment principles to build a simulation program prototype that becomes the basis for awarding coding only" contracts. This paper outlines an iterative, dynamic and revolutionary strategy for simulation- related technology utilization, both present and future, with application geared towards the effectiveness and efficiency of future simulation programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA414061
Entities
People
- George F. Stone Iii
Organizations
- United States Army War College