Vojenské Rozhledy

Czech Military Review

Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2024, Vol. XXXIII. (LXV.): 51-69

Constructive Simulation in Tactical Level Planning: Options for Optimizing Engineer SupportReviewed

Ota Rolenec Author profileORCID...1, Martin Sedláček Author profileORCID...1, Martin Vlkovský Author profileORCID...1
1 University of Defence, Brno, the Czech Republic

This article deals with the use of constructive simulation software in the planning process of military engineer staff personnel. The possibilities regarding the implementation of MASA SWORD simulation software are demonstrated on specific data from the Engineer Support Management Course, with overlapping applications to other specialized military troops. Three scenarios were used for the simulations, which were practiced and verified during the course’s  exercise. Each scenario was evaluated in silico within the simulation environment, incorporating analytical and graphical outputs. Utilizing the MASA SWORD analytical module, each scenario underwent comparative analysis using statistical tests to assess the fulfilment or failure of the assigned task. The findings emphasize the promising role of constructive simulation in enhancing military personnel training and planning process on tactical level.

Keywords: Command and Control; Education Process; Engineer Support; Modelling; MASA SWORD.

Published: December 15, 2024  Show citation

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Rolenec, O., Sedláček, M., & Vlkovský, M. (2024). Constructive Simulation in Tactical Level Planning: Options for Optimizing Engineer Support. Czech Military Review, 105(4), 51-69
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