Integration of psycho-social models and methods in NATO's approach to operations; a review of NATO research and technology organization (RTO) systems analysis studies (SAS - 074)

  • Authors:

  • Timothy J. Bacon;Philip Jones;Randall B. Garrett;Andreas Tolk

  • Affiliations:

  • Capabilities Solutions Group, Suffolk, VA;Ministry of Defense, DSTL, Farnborough Hants, U. K.;General Dynamics - AIS, Information Systems, Suffolk, VA;Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

  • Venue:
  • Winter Simulation Conference
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

NATO's Research and Technology Organization (RTO) Systems, Analysis, Studies Task Force (SAS-074) is currently developing a process to increase the utilization of human and social-science based Theories, Models and Methods (TM&Ms) by planners and operational researchers in support of these operations. The paper outlines the approach the group is taking. A two-stage process has been developed which provides guidance to analysts and planners to help them: develop an overview of their operational problem from a range of Psycho-Social (P-S) perspectives; develop appropriate P-S objectives within the planning process; and, provide a knowledge base to promote the appropriate use of P-S TM&Ms throughout the Analysis -Planning -- Execution -- Assessment cycle. It also reviews the insights gained from other NATO RTO activities, including the recent SAS-071 workshop on Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in Irregular Warfare and highlights the development of a virtual community of interest.