Using System Simulation and Wargaming to Examine The Threat of Maritime Improvised Explosive Devices (MIEDs) In U.S. Ports

摘要

This study examines the use of interactive wargamingand computer modeling and simulation in assessing theoverall performance of system of systems (SoS) alternativesin conducting critical functions concerning to defeat thethreat of Maritime Improvised Explosive Devices (MIED)in a U.S. port. The geographic area of concern is PugetSound, principally Elliot Bay and Commencement Bay.The wargame involves an attack against the SeattlePassenger Ferry System and the Maritime TransportationSystem (MTS) using MIEDs. A unique element of thisscenario was that it combined an interactive wargame,which required crisis management actions, planning andcoordination, with a series of closed-form simulations. Thishighlighted both the necessary actions and considerationsthat must be taken by military and civilian leadership inorder to adequately prepare for and counter MIEDs in U.S.Ports, and focused on side-by-side analysis’ of proposedsolution alternatives were performed.