Communication Mission-type Orders to Virtual Commanders

This paper discusses issues in modeling C4I and cognitive processes in next generation simulations and applications to Force XXI command and control. We propose a modification to the way military operations orders are written and published to achieve simulation/C4I interoperability. We suggest that the standard fiveparagraph format be retained but that significant structure be applied to its free text components. We also propose a significant reduction in the size and content of divisional and corps orders, while promoting increased clarity and conciseness in them. We discuss issues related to the transfer of this initiative to field usage. We also address its impact on the next generation of simulations and training in a digitized force structure. 1 PREMISE The Defense Modeling and Simulations Office (DMSO) has focused on creating an interface between C4I systems and the High Level Architecture (HLA) Runtime Infrastructure (RTI) which forms the basis for the next generation of simula...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: WSC
• Authors: Martin S. Kleiner, Scott A. Carey, Joseph E. Beach
• Keywords: C4I Systems, Generation Simulations, Modeling And Simulation, Simulations, WSC 1998