An Introduction to Wargaming

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Abstract:

Wargaming can give us an important edge over our adversaries, or they can give our adversaries an edge over us. Today tactical attrition wargames are more accurate than strategic effects wargames. Better Blue, Red and White adjudication can increase the accuracy of all wargames - especially at the campaign and strategic levels. Better Wargames can help us shorten wars - and win the peace. This briefing looks at the history, definitions of and applications of war games, concluding with what lessons can be learned.

Author(s):
Caffrey, Jr, Matthew B.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH PLANS AND PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Briefing charts
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the DoD M&S (Modeling and Simulation) Conference in Orlando, FL on 10-14 Mar 2008. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0058

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-06-0042
Monitor Series:
AFRL-XP-WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, *WAR GAMES, *MILITARY EXERCISES, DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MILITARY TACTICS, MILITARY DOCTRINE, LESSONS LEARNED, SYMPOSIA, MILITARY APPLICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Cybernetics, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, BRIEFING CHARTS, RELATIVE LIKELIHOODS, HEISENBERG EFFECT, CAP(CRISIS ACTION PLANNING)
Report Date:
2008 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 08