Conceptual framework for an automated battle planning system in combat simulations

Automated planning is a key to unlocking the next generation of human behavior modeling for military simulations. Automated planning is distinguished from other dynamic behavior by its ability to reason with predictions or assumptions about future outcomes, which has traditionally been left to the meticulous effort of human modelers. In this paper, we present a conceptual planning framework as an architectural roadmap for the development of this kind of capability in support of modeling and simulation. This paper also presents an initial implementation of the framework in a representative combat simulation for exploring potential future opportunities for community advancement of the planning techniques.