Date of Award

Spring 2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Computational Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Program/Concentration

Modeling and Simulation

Committee Director

Mike D. Petty

Committee Member

Wesley N. Colley

Committee Member

John A. Sokolowski

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.E53 N43 2005

Abstract

The Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center has developed a methodology for testing operational-level training simulation systems. The methodology is built on analyses of the military tasks that an operational-level simulation is intended to train. These tasks are derived from the U.S. Department of Defense Universal Joint Task List. The methodology analyzes the categories of capabilities the simulation should have to support those tasks based on operational-level-military entities and actions. Cross-referencing the tasks and capabilities leads to functionality items the simulation should have. The methodology focuses on training joint force command tasks and decision making at the operational level of combat.

The methodology was tested by applying it to an existing operational level training simulation system during an actual training exercise, and subsequently, in a non-exercise controlled test environment. Based on those tests, the methodology's ability to measure the effectiveness of an operational level training simulation is evaluated. The process of applying the methodology from pre-exercise through post-exercise activities is documented as a basis for future applications of this methodology. Issues with the methodology and any improvements necessary are identified.

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DOI

10.25777/z4g4-s356

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