Simulation and Wargaming (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Turnitsa, Charles; Tolk, Andreas; Blais, Curtis

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Understanding the potential synergies between computer simulation and wargaming Based on the insights of experts in both domains, Simulation and Wargaming comprehensively explores the intersection between computer simulation and wargaming. This book shows how the practice of wargaming can be augmented and provide more detail-oriented insights using computer simulation, particularly as the complexity of military operations and the need for computational decision aids increases. The distinguished authors have hit upon two practical areas that have tremendous applications to share with one another but do not seem to be aware of that fact. The book includes insights into: * The application of the data-driven speed inherent to computer simulation to wargames * The application of the insight and analysis gained from wargames to computer simulation * The areas of concern raised by the combination of these two disparate yet related fields * New research and application opportunities emerging from the intersection Addressing professionals in the wargaming, modeling, and simulation industries, as well as decision makers and organizational leaders involved with wargaming and simulation, Simulation and Wargaming offers a multifaceted and insightful read and provides the foundation for future interdisciplinary progress in both domains.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119604808
• Artikelnr.: 63298887

Autorenporträt

Charles Turnitsa, PhD, is the head of the Computer Engineering program for Regent University. He has been a wargamer for over 40 years, and continues to do professional research in areas such as wargaming, data interoperability, and modeling and simulation. Curtis Blais, PhD, is a member of the research faculty in the Naval Postgraduate School's Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) Institute. He has over 47 years of experience in modeling and simulation development, application, and education, and actively contributes to development of international standards in modeling and simulation. Andreas Tolk, PhD, is Chief Scientist for Complex Systems Modeling at the MITRE Corporation, His contributions have been recognized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) as well as the Society for Modeling and Simulation (SCS) with distinguished contribution awards. He is a senior member of IEEE and ACM and a Fellow of SCS.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword xv

Preface xxiii

List of Contributors xxv

Author Biography xxix

Prologue xli

Part I Introduction 1

1 An Introduction to Wargaming and Modeling and Simulation 3
Jeffrey Appleget

Introduction 3

Terminology 3

An Abbreviated History of Wargames and Simulations 5

Wargames and Computer-Based Combat Simulations: From the Cold War to Today 6

Wargames Today 10

Simulations Today 13

Introduction 13

Simulation Types 13

Aggregate Simulations 13

Entity Simulations 14

Simulations and Prediction 14

Standard Assumptions 14

Data 15

Simulating the Reality of Combat 16

The Capability and Capacity of Modern Computing to Represent Combat 16

Finite Size 17

Number of Pieces/Entities 17

Terrain 18

Rules 18

Movement 18

Attack 19

Adjudication 19

Victory Conditions 19

Summary 20

Campaign

Analysis 20

Conclusion 21

Part II Historical Context 23

2 A School for War - A Brief History of the Prussian Kriegsspiel 25
Jorit Wintjes

Introduction 25

Kriegsspiel Prehistory 29

A School for War - the Prussian Kriegsspiel 36

The Prussian Kriegsspiel 1824/28 - 1862 42

The Golden Age - 1862 to c. 1875 46

The Changing Kriegsspiel - c. 1875 to 1914 50

Kriegsspiel Beyond Borders - 1871 to 1914 54

Conclusion 59

3 Using Combat Models for Wargaming 65
Joseph M. Saur

The Nature of Combat Models 67

Europe's Plan to Simulate the Entire Planet 77

China Exclusive: China's "Magic Cube" Computer Unlocks the Future 77

A Model to Predict War 78

Afghanistan Stability/COIN Dynamics - Security 79

The Nature of Wargames 81

The Players - Who Might Be Involved? 85

The CRT - How Do We Adjudicate Political, Economic, Information and Other Non-Kinetic Actions? How DO WE ADJUDICATE KINETIC INTERACTIONS (Which, in This Case, We Hope Do Not Occur!)? 86

Organizational Behaviors 88

Issue in Wargames (and Combat Models) 89

Yyyyn 90

Part III Wargaming and Operations Research 91

4 An Analysis-Centric View of Wargaming, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis 93
Paul K. Davis

Background and Structure 93

Relationships, Definitions, and Distinctions 94

Different Purposes for Wargaming 94

Backdrop 94

A Common Critique of M&S 94

Humans and M&S 98

Distinctions 98

A Model-Game-Model Paradigm 100

The Core Idea 100

Can Human Gaming Truly Serve as "Testing"? 101

Case Study: Deterrence and Stability on the Korean Peninsula 103

Background 103

Model Building 104

Ideal Methods and Practical Expedients 104

Modernizing the Escalation Ladder 106

Cognitive Decision Models 108

Top-Level Structure 109

Lower Level Structure 109

Designing and Executing a Human Game 111

Reflections and Conclusions 114

Implications for Simulation 117

5 Wargaming, Automation, and Military Experimentation to Quantitatively and Qualitatively Inform Decision-Making 123
Jan Hodicky and Alejandro Hernandez

Introduction 123

Military Methods to Knowledge Discovery 124

Technology: Knowledge Enablers 126

Wargaming Automation Challenges in M&S Perspective 128

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