War-Gaming Simulations

Abstract

Simulations, models, design of experiments, and wargames are all decision-making aids: tools that help one to explore a problem space, to analyze potential alternative solutions, to postulate and assess the impact of possible courses of action, and to validate theories related to the problem at hand. While all four are related, they are not identical. This chapter will look at each individually in a military context, before concentrating on the use of wargames for Systems Engineering applications.