Practical Examples and Future Needs for Computer Assisted Exercises at the Operational Level of Military Decision Making; Conference paper

摘要

Computer assisted exercises have developed over the last ten years into the most cost-effective method to perform collective headquarters training in NATO. Considerable advance has been made to support the concept of 'train as you fight or operate' by achieving close integration between simulation environments and command and control information systems. Key factors for the success of CAXes are the selected simulation, the level of training and competence of exercise planners and support personnel and the ability to mediate effectively between simulation and CCIS used by the exercising headquarters. For operational level exercises, the Joint Theater Level Simulation was selected as the preferred exercise driver. Effective methods for exercise planner training and simulation data base development have been developed combining clearly defined organisational concepts and tools. The methods of training have been refined but remain manpower intensive. Exercise management has been addressed more recently and is showing great potential for effective formalisation and support. Based on current practice and technological investigations, future avenues that will contribute significantly to this field are simulation composability through interoperability, advanced distributed learning and highly flexible data collection and analysis.