this document is to emphasize the importance of simulation as a measure of complexity reduction and planner’s tool for decision support in MNE 4’s Effects-Based Planning (EBP) process. Starting with an overview of the underlying principles of Wargaming and Modeling and Simulation (M&S), the outcome of this abstract is a ‘Process for the application of simulation to support Wargaming in MNE 4’. This document may also serve as a basis for MNE 4 design and execution decision-makers in order to determine
should take a leading combat role against the Mujahideen (Graw and Jalali 2001). The DRA’s Ministry of Defense decided to destroy Zhawar, a logistic transfer base at Khost Province that was responsible for 60% of Mujahideen supply, and named Lieutenant General (LTG) Nabi Azimi as the overall commander for the Afghanistan forces (Yousaf and Adlom 1992). Through the six steps operation process, LTG Nabi Azimi’s mission command failure by his inability at visualizing solution process for the problems, directing
In the view of global security,(2011) The military decision making process abbreviated as MDMP is a planning model that establishes procedures for analyzing a mission, developing and comparing courses of action(COA) that are best suited to accomplish the higher commander’s intention and mission. The MDMP comprise of seven stages and each stage depends on the previous step to produce its own output. This means that a mistake in the early stage will affect all the other stages that follow. These steps
where the active combat or potential combat may take place, intermediate staging/support base (ISBs) usually defined as an area close to battle space from where responsive support can be provided as needed and the Continental
coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies". According to Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 4, "Logistics", it defines it as "the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. Logistics provides the resources of combat power, positions those resources on the battlefield, and sustains them throughout the execution of operations”. Within Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 1-0, Marine Corps Operations, Appendix "B" portion
hills in the tiny village of Chipyong-Ni, Korea, a battle ridden 23rd Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division made a decisive stand from February 13-15, 1951 that would lead to the first operational win against a much stronger and larger force. In what some considered being the Gettysburg of the Korean War, the Battle of Chipyong-Ni was a bitterly contested engagement between the X Corp, 23rd Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, under the command of COL. Paul Freeman the North Korean
includes many different aspects of conflict against mostly irregular forces. Some of the aspects of irregular warfare include security force assistance, counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, peace keeping, stability operations, and counter-terrorism. Hybrid threats combine aspects of both conventional and irregular forms of warfare. Regular, irregular, and hybrid threats all describe the different characters of war that exist within the enduring nature of war. Historically
In our military, leaders are always faced with risk, regardless if it is a training exercise or combat operations. The army has several processes to mitigate risks and commanders must put these safety procedures in place to decrease risk. According ADP 5-0, commanders have to accept prudent risk and exploit opportunities to complete missions. In Iraq and Afghanistan, leaders accepted prudent risks and placed soldiers in harm’s way to complete critical missions. The army defines prudent risk
commander’s intent, must blend the art of command and the science of control that integrates all joint warfighting functions. ADM Wesley McDonald, Commander US Atlantic Command (LANTCOM), failed to convey the commander’s intent to the joint force for Operation Urgent Fury. This failure promoted misunderstanding and mutual trust issues among the joint force that affected the integration of joint functions such as intelligence and sustainment. ADM McDonald failed to clearly and concisely convey his commander’s
seven-year phased reduction process totaling 562,000 Soldiers in 2010 to 450,000 Soldiers in 2017. Ultimately, the operational objective is ‘right sizing’ the force without eroding capabilities, preparing to face the unknown. As a career Soldier, with combat experience for
Operation Market Garden also referred to “A Bridge too far” was an unsuccessful attempt to starve Hitler War Machine of supplies reducing the German’s will to fight ending the War before Christmas 1944. UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, supported a “broad front” strategy for moving across Western Europe into Germany. British Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery with Churchill’s backing began to press for change a “single thrust” strategy. The new idea was for one augmented Army Group to Drive into
A rifle or machine gun are key enablers to every infantryman. After 15 years of ground combat, some of our infantry formations have lost those essential core competencies to train and shoot effectively. As soon as the unit returns from deployment, it falls into that same old training doctrine, and the unit does not apply the lessons learned
The Army Problem Solving Model (Process) is a systematic approach to identifying the best possible solution to an issue or problem and a deliberate method of decision-making. (FM 6-0, 2009) Leaders use it to solve a problem when time is not critical and they can put some thought into different solutions. The solution must be objective and based on facts in order for the decision to be relevant and practical. The Rapid Decision Making and Synchronization Process is a decision-making and synchronization
prior to the operation. This failure created a dilemma for planners, forcing them to assume the Commander’s Intent based on limited guidance. Alexander does not provide purpose, key tasks, or an end state throughout the course of the operation. Clark highlights Alexander’s inability to provide intent and the “grand scale strategic plan for the campaign.” Axis leadership demonstrated a clear Commander’s Intent to Hube with the task of delaying the Allies and the preservation of combat power for the
accomplish the mission. To accomplish that mission safely, leaders apply the risk management process by identifying and controlling hazards to conserve combat readiness and resources. Missions and daily routines involve risk, and you must accept necessary risk required to complete the mission or task. Unnecessary risk comes without a corresponding return, regarding real benefits or available opportunities. This process is dedicated
Armies have known for centuries about the positive effects of stress in preparing soldiers for combat. For example, in old-style basic training, the drill sergeant deliberately makes himself more fearsome than death itself so that the trainee would learn to respond automatically even in a state of terror. That technique is still used today but modern war requires smaller unit cohesion, trust between leaders and those led and initiative even on the part of the junior enlisted soldier. The result is
must possess, in order to achieve operational success in combat. Conversely, evidence substantiates that the Armed Forces relies on several characteristics and collectively, they become the essential components in order to face the complexity of war. According to the ADP 1, United States Forces are organized, equipped, and trained for winning the Nation’s wars. Currently, the military is in the middle of a seven-year phase force reduction process totaling 562,000 Soldiers in 2010 to 450,000 Soldiers
processed and issued to customers, it is also the place where the RL process begins. The Army has recently moved to a new and innovative warehousing platform known as the Global Combat Support System–Army (GCSS-A). GCSS-A is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system powered by SAP. This system integrates financial, maintenance, and warehouse management into one central system, whereas, in previous years these operations were separate, thus creating a disconnect between the systems in many cases
interests of the American people. To accomplish this, anticipation of threats is crucial and victory against its adversaries is an imperative. The nation relies on the military for strategic level deterrence and expects that it will be decisive in combat operations. For the military to be successful, it is important that transformation adapt to meet these expectations by conforming to the requirements of a successful force of the future in order meet any new threats in any environment around the world
longer be considered male or female, but instead a solider, airman, seaman, and/or US military member. They should be able to hold any position that they meet all mental and physical requirements. There are many views and opinions regarding women in combat positions, and it is the purpose of this paper to review the pros and cons and present them in a factual way that will create an unbiased conclusion to be reached. I believe the reality and theory will coincide in this instance, but only the facts