Target selection schemes
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Authors
Hughes, Bernard C., Jr.
Subjects
target selection
direct fire
target priority
engagement
high resolution combat model
direct fire
target priority
engagement
high resolution combat model
Advisors
Barr, Donald R.
Date of Issue
1988-03
Date
March 1988
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis investigates and subjectively evaluates four high resolution combat models' algorithmic depiction of a direct firer's target selection under combat conditions. The target selection algorithms of the Janus(T), Janus(L), Carmonette, and STAR models are investigated in detail. The models' target selection algorithms are analyzed first with respect to a direct firer's target selection as dictated by doctrine and then compared with each other. The evaluation showed there is a parallelism between the model builders decision logic and doctrinal rules. The benefits derived from target selection algorithms far outweigh their inability to accurately depict the intangible variables of actual combat. Use of the models allow the Army's leaders to sharpen their tactical skills and provide a means to analyze results of combat decisions in a non-combat environment.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Operations Analysis
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
95 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
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.