This paper investigates the effect of different Command and Control Concepts (C2) on the outcome of military engagements. The C2 concepts from literature were found to be based on the OODA loop or derivatives thereof. Agent Based Modelling software is used to implement the C2 concepts in basic combat scenarios. In the scenarios opposing forces consist of agents with the aim of finding and destroying each other. The outcomes of the simulations showed that the implementation of basic C2 concepts and rules will improve the probability of success. The application of situation awareness information to direct agents and concentrate resources drastically improved engagement outcomes. Although being basic implementation of C2, this investigation forms the basis for future detailed research
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Oosthuizen, R, Burke, I and Roodt, J. 2010. Initial investigation of concepts of command and control using an agent based approach. Proceedings of the Workshop on ICT Uses in Warfare and the Safeguarding of Peace 2010 Forever Resort, Bela Bela 11 October 2010, pp 31-42
Oosthuizen, R., Burke, I. D., & Roodt, J. (2010). Initial investigation of concepts of command and control using an agent based approach. CSIR. Defence Peace Safety and Security. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4691
Oosthuizen, Rudolph, Ivan D Burke, and J Roodt. "Initial investigation of concepts of command and control using an agent based approach." (2010): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4691
Oosthuizen R, Burke ID, Roodt J, Initial investigation of concepts of command and control using an agent based approach; CSIR. Defence Peace Safety and Security; 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4691 .
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