An investigation of the dynamic model of modern military conflict.
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Authors
Fox, Timothy William.
Subjects
dynamic model of modern military conflict
equilibrium
stability
ecosystems
community matrix
conflict matrix
Lyapunov function
evolution equations
command, control communications and intelligence (C³I)
counter C³
bifurcation
eigenvalues
neighborhood stability
global stability
Lanchester coefficients
equilibrium
stability
ecosystems
community matrix
conflict matrix
Lyapunov function
evolution equations
command, control communications and intelligence (C³I)
counter C³
bifurcation
eigenvalues
neighborhood stability
global stability
Lanchester coefficients
Advisors
Moose, Paul H.
Date of Issue
1982-03
Date
March 1982
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The Dynamic Model of Modern Military Conflict developed by Dr. Paul Moose, Naval Postgraduate School, is described by its system of differential equations followed by an investigation of its behavior. This investigation is predicted by an analysis of the model's stability about equilibrium using a method attributed to the study of ecosystems. The basis for this analysis is the formulation and subsequent evaluation of a community matrix termed the conflict matrix for this investigation.
Specific investigation of the model's behavior is observed varying the Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C³I) enhancements of one combat force against that of an opposing force while one force utilizes misinformation and deception as a counter C³ tactic and the other uses physical destruction as a counter C³ tactic.
Potential military use of this model as an analytical tool for playing "what if?" type wargames is envisioned following further research and study of the effects on model behavior by varying other parameters not specifically addressed in this initial investigation.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.