Modifying the Agent Based OSM Framework to Support Wargaming for Surface Tactics Development

NPS NRP Executive SummaryProject Summary:Toolkit for Mission Engineering Using Simulation (LITMUS) for use in a man-in-the-loop wargaming and tactical training. It is a joint effort between Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren (NSWCDD) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The purpose is to develop a computer aid to assist in concept development and tactical training. After additional LITMUS program design and development was completed by NSWCDD and NPS' SEED Center, a proof of concept wargame was designed, developed, and executed using NPS Operations Research students to explore the new LITMUS gaming capabilities. Participant's observations and specific program feedback were delivered back to the LITMUS programmers.U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF)NPS-18-N016-AApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited