A sensitivity analysis of the Janus(A) combat simulation that supports the use of Janus(A) in army training.
Authors
Feil, Michael W.
Subjects
National Training Center
Janus(A) Combat Simulation
Training with Janus(A)
Janus(A) Combat Simulation
Training with Janus(A)
Advisors
Barr, Donald R.
Dryer, David A.
Date of Issue
1991-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis records the method, results, and recommendations stemming from
a sensitivity analysis performed on the output of the Janus(A) combat simulation. The
analysis was based on a previous National Training Center (NTC) force-on-force
(MILES instrumented) battle that was qualified as a Janus(A) scenario by TRACMonterey.
The method involved four modifications to the qualified scenario and the
use of a factorial experimental design. The factorial design was used to determine the
presence of relationships between the levels of four main effects (battle parameters)
and two response variables (Measures Of Performance). The thesis concluded that
Janus(A) output can demonstrate a statistically significant sensitivity, and that
Janus(A) sensitivity is a function of the chosen response variable and the levels of each
main effect. Interactions among three of the four battle parameters were also
statistically significant. It is recommended that examination of sensitivity analyses
of Janus(A) be continued and a post-NTC rotation training similar to the one described
in the thesis be pursued.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Operations Research (OR)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
88 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.