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Wargaming the use of intermediate force capabilities in the gray zone

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  • Kyle D Christensen
  • Peter Dobias

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This work reviews the development and tests of an intermediate force capability (IFC) concept development hybrid wargame aimed at examining a maritime task force’s ability to counter hybrid threats in the gray zone. IFCs offer a class of response between doing nothing and using lethal force in a situation that would be politically unpalatable. Thus, the aim of the wargame is to evaluate whether IFCs can make a difference to mission success against hybrid threats in the gray zone. This wargame series was particularly important because it used traditional game mechanics in a unique and innovative way to evaluate and assess IFCs. The results of the wargame demonstrated that IFCs have a high probability of filling the gap between doing nothing and using lethal force. The presence of IFCs provided engagement time and space for the maritime task force commander. It also identified that development of robust IFC capabilities, not only against personnel, but against systems (trucks, cars, UAVs, etc.), can also effectively counter undesirable adversarial behavior

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  • Kyle D Christensen & Peter Dobias, 2024. "Wargaming the use of intermediate force capabilities in the gray zone," The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation, , vol. 21(2), pages 127-140, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:joudef:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:127-140
    DOI: 10.1177/15485129211010227
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