Lanchester's Equations and Game Theory,
Abstract
This article describes how generalization of Lanchester's Equations leads to a model of combat in which different types of Blue forces (say infantry, artillery, armor) suffer attrition due both to aimed and area fire from different types of Orange forces. The attrition coefficients depend on the types of forces and the conditions of combat. Command and Control decisions have great influence on the constraints governing the feasible set of different force compositions which can be brought to bear in a battle. It is hoped that better understanding of how these constraints affect the (optimum) battle outcome will provide insight into the quantitative impact of command and control information systems. Substantial additional work generalizing and interpreting the results to date will be necessary, however, before this becomes possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002877
Entities
People
- J. M. Wozencraft
- P. H. Moose
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School