Making Constructive Simulations Relevant for Today's Fight

Abstract

In modern warfare, overwhelming the enemy with combat power and holding key terrain may not guarantee success. Modern warfare is taking place in urban areas populated with a mix of military forces, insurgents, religious groups, factions and tribes. This warfare focuses on interactions with the populace who are key to insuring military success. Leaders must understand both the strategic implications and the local cause and effect of their military operations. Damaging or destroying homes and religious facilities and injuring or killing civilians has significant effect on the relationships of these groups with each other and the U.S. Military. This paper investigates potential ways to use Army constructive simulations to help teach soldiers and leaders the intricacies of dealing with the diverse cultures of a populace, similar to what the military is experiencing today in Iraq and Afghanistan. Alternative solutions for providing these capabilities will be reviewed, concluding with a recommendation for a long-term solution to assist in training soldiers and leaders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 08, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518308

Entities

People

  • Stanley E. Reedy

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Procurement
  • Combat Simulations
  • Computer Simulations
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Human Behavior
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • War Games

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design