Implementing the Cultural Dimension into a Command and Control System

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Abstract:

Current command and control C2 operations are centered on addressing the root causes of state failure and instability. For success, these C2 operations require the cooperation of local populations and governments. To win this cooperation, we need to be able to predict changes in the opinions of local populations. Cultural identity is a critical factor in this process. These cultural identities are multi-layered and dynamic. In order to predict the impact of events on a populations attitude, one must remember that each person has several different identities and that some of these identities may change. Further peoples attitudes change based on their contact with other individuals. When peoples attitudes change, then their participation in groups changes as well. SCIPR Simulation of Cultural Identities for Prediction of Reactions is an agent based computer simulation that forecasts the effects of actions on peoples opinions and cultural identities to better model the underlying forces driving attitude based conflicts. In this paper, we will describe the development of the SCIPR model and its application for current C2 operations.

Author(s):
Grier, Rebecca A. ; Skarin, Bruce ; Wolpert, Lawrence ; Lubyansky, Alexander
Author Organization(s):
APTIMA INC WOBURN MA
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the AFCEA-GMU C4I Center Symposium "Critical Issues C4I" held at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA on 20-21 May 2008. Prepared in cooperation with University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Pagination:
0009

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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-RH-WP-TP-2010-0013
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8650-06-C-6634
Task Number(s):
HC
Project Number(s):
3005
Monitor Series:
TP-2010-0013, AFRL-RH-WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), *CULTURE, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, *COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS, PREDICTIONS, SYMPOSIA, POPULATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Psychology, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
*LOCAL POPULATION, *CULTURAL IDENTITIES, SOCIAL IDENTITY THEORY, OPINIONS, PE65502F, WUAFRL3005HC89
Report Date:
2008 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2010 May 12