Agent-based Simulation and Support of C3 Decisionmaking Using a Command and Control Research Network

This paper describes approach, methodology, and potential application areas for agent technologies in C2 performance and primarily focuses on the development of agent-based constructed forces. The platform involved is the AWACS-AEDGETM. This is a distributed, realtime team decision support environment comprised of simulators, entity framework, intelligent agents and user interfaces. The AEDGE is constructed as a federation of intelligent agent-based functions that enable user-friendly scenario construction, emulation of friendly and hostile entities, and dynamic scenario control. Its architecture and decision making algorithms are examined, as well as agent technology and utilization in the realms of constructive forces, synthetic team members, and decision support.