A Framework for Dynamic Combat Support Exercises

Author

Sean R. McCarty

Date of Award

3-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Department

Department of Systems Engineering and Management

First Advisor

Craig R. Poilin, PhD

Abstract

Future armed conflict will be characterized by the unknown as adversaries innovate and evolve—surprise is inevitable. Current exercises provide inadequate opportunities for combat support forces to develop improvisational skills. This research proposes an extensible framework for human-in-the-loop control of exercises using a graph network for modeling combined with topological analysis and the resource-constrained project scheduling problem. This framework is assessed using the United States Air Force Silver Flag exercise as a case study with promising results.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENV-MS-24-M-142

Comments

A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.

Distribution Statement A, Approved for Public Release. PA case number on file.

Recommended Citation

McCarty, Sean R., "A Framework for Dynamic Combat Support Exercises" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 7760.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7760