The History of Wargaming

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Abstract:

This briefing goes through the history and development of wargames to todays military uses and civilian videogames.

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:
0072

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AFRL-XP-WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*WAR GAMES, *MILITARY EXERCISES, *COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, IRAQI WAR, MILITARY PLANNING, RECREATION, DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY, AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT, LESSONS LEARNED, SYMPOSIA, MILITARY HISTORY, MILITARY TRAINING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Cybernetics, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
BRIEFING CHARTS, STRATEGY CYCLE, DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONAL PLANING
Report Date:
2008 Mar 10
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 08