Light Models of Civilian Support in Blue-Red Operations

Abstract

Computationally simple, yet informative, "light" agent-based models are useful understanding mechanisms for complex phenomena lacking theoretical grounding. A light model, as a simplified set of attributes and interactions, can generate insight and be credible to specific audiences. Embedded within large force-on-force simulations a light model of civilian support could offer command-level decision makers a lens for viewing (and mitigating) the effects of direct action within highly populated areas of operation. This investigation utilizes Matlab as a prototyping language to construct a light agent-based model and sandbox for developing and testing mathematical representations of civilian support during Blue-Red operations. The model minimalistically produces fluctuating levels of commitment, fear, and anger towards Blue or Red force in response to firing actions. The results of several experimental model runs are presented categorized by different levels of targeting effectiveness and accuracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA570416

Entities

People

  • Frank Ritter
  • Sue E. Kase

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Agent-Based Simulations
  • Collateral Damage
  • Computer Science
  • Game Theory
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Indirect Fire
  • Information Science
  • Insurgency
  • Language
  • Models
  • Political Science
  • Simulations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Targeting
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design