Strategic Offense, Defense, and Arms Control (SODAC) Model (User's Manual)

Abstract

The Strategic Offense, Defense, and Arms Control (SODAC) Model is designed to simulate strategic force behavior among multiple countries, or, "players." It is intended as a tool for analysts, commanders and decision-makers to simulate strategic environments, project adversary behavior, and identify optimal courses of action. This User's Manual is intended to familiarize the reader and user with the capabilities of the SODAC Model and to facilitate its utilization. It explains the model's basic functions, documents technical details, and provides a step-by-step set of instructions for operating the model. After reviewing the manual, you should be skilled enough to run most strategic game applications on the model. Additional use will improve your ability to use SODAC. The User's Manual is written in a concise format. The tone is informal to ensure clear communication and instruction. The manual covers the basics of Getting Started, General Characteristics of the model, Specific Functions, actually Operating the Model, a Practical Example, and Potential Applications. The Appendices contain a Glossary of terms, tips for Troubleshooting, and a Technical Details section.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA524461

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Arms Control
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Computers
  • Defense Systems
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Operating Systems
  • Procurement
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Treaties
  • United States

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Library and Information Science
  • Strategic Security Studies