AN INTRODUCTION TO WARGAMING AND ITS USES

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Abstract:

This paper discusses the nature of wargaming and its uses in exploring defense issues. It is the first in a series of papers written to help wargame designers, players, analysts, and decision makers at all levels to better understand and exploit wargaming.

Author(s):
Perla, Peter P. ; Barrett, Raymond T.
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA NAVAL WARFARE OPERATIONS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1966-1984
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADB098178
Pagination:
0037

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):
CRM-85-91
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-83-C-0725
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.1_Force Management
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*WAR GAMES, UTILIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1985 Oct 01