A simulation on organizational communication patterns during a terrorist attack
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Karaca, Volkan.
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Gibbons, Deborah E.
Suchan, James E.
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2008-06
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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The purpose of this project is to provide a simulation which includes communication structures during a terrorist attack. Different communication patterns will provide different results in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. We are planning to identify some key variables to form an effective network structure in a military action. According to key variables of an organization, centralized and decentralized structures produce different communication patterns and different outputs as well. In a combat environment these different patterns will result in distinct results in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. This environment can be modeled by the help of software like Arena. As a part of the Global War on Terrorism NATO forces are conducting operations in Afghanistan. To enhance stability in Afghanistan, NATO established PRTs (Provincial Reconstruction Teams) composed of multinational elements (partly civilian, but mostly military. These teams are static, and form potential targets for terrorist attacks. We will use PRTs in our model as the target of the terrorists and try to discriminate communication structures in these ambush scenarios.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xiv, 63 p. : 1 col map ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.