A Knowledge-Based Tool for Planning of Military Operations: The Coalition Perspective

Abstract

Use of knowledge-based planning tools can help alleviate the challenges of planning a military operation in a coalition environment. We explore these challenges and potential contributions of knowledge-based tools using as an example the CADET system, a knowledge-based tool capable of producing automatically (or with human guidance) battle plans with realistic degree of detail and complexity. In ongoing experiments, it compared favorably with human planners. Interleaved planning, scheduling, routing, attrition and consumption processes comprise the computational approach of this tool. From the coalition operations perspective, such tools offer an important aid in rapid synchronization of assets and actions of heterogeneous assets belonging to multiple organizations, potentially with distinct doctrine and rules of engagement. In this paper, we discuss the functionality of the tool, provide a brief overview of the technical approach and experimental results, and outline the potential value of such tools for coalition operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADP012354

Entities

People

  • Alexander Kott
  • Larry Ground
  • Ray Budd

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Algorithms
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Attrition
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Maintenance
  • Military Operations
  • Military Planning
  • Operations Research
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • User Interface
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design