Guiding Experimentation Efforts in Support of Transformation
Abstract
In the context of transforming military forces, activities in Concept Development & Experimentation (CD&E) are increasingly seen as important with respect to the realization of needed capabilities in areas where there are no established solutions. Limited funding leads to a need for prioritization of proposed experiments. This paper describes a methodology that helps prioritize experimental activities on the basis of operational values, costs and risk profiles. The methodology has been developed in the project METEX (METhod for EXperimentation) conducted by Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) and Teleplan AS in Norway. The paper describes a decision support tool for prioritization of experimental activities based on operational need, operational value and the estimated cost and risk. For, assessing operational value, a network centric representation of the force structure is applied. The use of properties and gaps in this representation of the force structure is crucial in the methodology. The paper also briefly describes a web-based process framework, in which the assessment tool is incorporated. The web based framework serves as a guide through the experimentation process. The Norwegian Armed Forces plan to implement the methodology and associated process within this year (2004) to support the CD&E process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA465895
Entities
People
- Johan Aas
- Trond Bergene
Organizations
- Norwegian Defence Research Establishment