Military Operational Requirements for Computer Assisted eXercises (CAX) in NATO
Abstract
Training followed by exercises enables individuals and teams to acquire and perfect knowledge and skills. In addition exercises provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge on strategies for the employment of newly acquired skills. However the ability to measure knowledge and skill acquisition decreases with the complexity of exercises. From a NATO perspective various types of exercises involve one or two echelons of command and focus primarily on the employment of joint and combined forces in a wide spectrum of operations. To exercise effectively a combination of simulation, data, mediation software and personnel is required. It is necessary to invest in the development of a CAX support team to ensure that suitable simulations are selected and that they are employed effectively. Configuring the data required by simulations and the measures of performance that can be collected for exercise control and analysis purposes, can also be supported by this team. Training of augmentation personnel needs to be incorporated in the exercise preparation process. Finally the necessary support needs to be provided to ensure that headquarters can employ their regular command and control systems. C2 capabilities must be initialised with data that is consistent with the exercise setting, they receive must regular stimuli in the form of messages of sensor input and their formal tasking should transmitted as efficiently as possible to the exercising environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA485077
Entities
People
- Dirk Coppieters