Exploration of Soldier Morale Using Multi-mode Simulation Approach

Authors

Yongsheng Zhang, The Operation experiment Centre, Dalian Navy Academy, Dalian 116013, China;
Zhengxiang Xiong, The Operation experiment Centre, Dalian Navy Academy, Dalian 116013, China;

Abstract

Abstract: Soldier morale is a complex social construction influenced by factors at multiple levels and integrates many research domains. This research seeks to explore, model, and simulate soldier morale at multiple levels of analysis. Microcosmically Agent-Based Modeling method is used to reflect the interaction among fighters and the course of affecting morale,Macrocosmically SD method is used to reflect the influence of the tactical psychology on morale and the whole war in the counter-combat process. The developed sample case scenario pertained to US security efforts against insurgency in Afghanistan in 2007. The scenario includes representation of the patrol base operations serving as a platform for calibration and exploration of factors affecting soldier morale, the developed proof-of-concept simulation model used for testing the effect of both size of patrol base and violence level on soldier morale.

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Yongsheng and Xiong, Zhengxiang (2019) "Exploration of Soldier Morale Using Multi-mode Simulation Approach," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 31: Iss. 12, Article 22.
DOI: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.18-FZ0515
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol31/iss12/22

First Page

2740

Revised Date

2018-07-27

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.18-FZ0515

Last Page

2749

CLC

U8

Recommended Citation

Zhang Yongsheng, Xiong Zhengxiang. Exploration of Soldier Morale Using Multi-mode Simulation Approach[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2019, 31(12): 2740-2749.

DOI

10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.18-FZ0515