A methodology for evaluating force protection during a computer aided exercise
By: John L. Thurman
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Description: The development of a proficient staff at the Joint Level is primarily accomplished through the use of computer aided exercises CAXs). The primary purpose of these exercises is to increase the readiness of the staff to perform actual missions from standing up a Joint Task Force (JTF) to redeployment of the forces. A measure of the tasks required of a staff is accomplished through a Mission Essential Task List from the Universal Joint Task List (JTL,). This document defines critical events and activities that must be accomplished to achieve the desired mission goals. The measurement of that performance from actual data from the computer model has been limited. This thesis provides a methodology that assists in the evaluation of force protection. This quantitative analysis can be provided quickly and concurrent to the exercise. Immediate feedback helps the staff and commander to understand why an outcome happened through linkage of JTL tasks. This methodology was tested using the Joint Theater Level Simulation and the results demonstrating the methodology and analysis of the output are presented.
Notes: "September 1996."

Thesis advisor(s): S.H. Parry.

Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1996.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 39)

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

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US Army (USA) author.

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