Adaptation of a multi-resolution adversarial model for asymmetric warfare

Brad Rosenberg; Paul G. Gonsalves

doi:10.1117/12.665877

22 May 2006 Adaptation of a multi-resolution adversarial model for asymmetric warfare

Brad Rosenberg, Paul G. Gonsalves

Proceedings Volume 6228, Modeling and Simulation for Military Applications; 62280S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665877
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

Recent military operations have demonstrated the use by adversaries of non-traditional or asymmetric military tactics to offset US military might. Rogue nations with links to trans-national terrorists have created a highly unpredictable and potential dangerous environment for US military operations. Several characteristics of these threats include extremism in beliefs, global in nature, non-state oriented, and highly networked and adaptive, thus making these adversaries less vulnerable to conventional military approaches. Additionally, US forces must also contend with more traditional state-based threats that are further evolving their military fighting strategies and capabilities. What are needed are solutions to assist our forces in the prosecution of operations against these diverse threat types and their atypical strategies and tactics. To address this issue, we present a system that allows for the adaptation of a multi-resolution adversarial model. The developed model can then be used to support both training and simulation based acquisition requirements to effectively respond to such an adversary. The described system produces a combined adversarial model by merging behavior modeling at the individual level with aspects at the group and organizational level via network analysis. Adaptation of this adversarial model is performed by means of an evolutionary algorithm to build a suitable model for the chosen adversary.

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Brad Rosenberg and Paul G. Gonsalves "Adaptation of a multi-resolution adversarial model for asymmetric warfare", Proc. SPIE 6228, Modeling and Simulation for Military Applications, 62280S (22 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665877

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