On Cohesion

A blog to investigate and discuss the representation of cohesion in small combat units in computer models and simulations. The research covers the stress effect of soldiers in comabt and the mitigating effect of unit cohesion on their ability to function. Also it is an investigation of what entities would like to fund future research in this topic area.

Friday, February 09, 2007


On my website "On Cohesion Simulation" I have placed a symbol. This symbol I decided should be the representative symbol of cohesion simulations. Why?
Well because, every conceptual idea should have a symbol to represent the nuances of the concept. The symbol starts with a hexagon. This is to represent the connection to traditional war games, where simulations were born. Inside the hexagon is a connected graph. This is the basis of a graphical depiction of the relationships among the members of a group. The numbered circles represent the individuals and the lines connecting them represent the trust ties among them.

So what do you think?


By the way the latest on the confirmation class is that we let them convince us(the instructors) why we should cancel the class held on Superbowl night. They seemed to come together and presented some well though out and compelling reasons. The ideas, of course ( sorry to sound cynical, but. . .), were written by only one student and were passed out , but at least the all agreed that they would present the ideas as a group. We will see if there is any vestige of that unity on the upcoming class.

until the next one!!

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