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<p>This study's objective is to evaluate the Open Architecture Warfare System  Domain Model (OAWSDM) against time critical targets with specific focus on  command, control, and communication processes.  A functional analysis of the OAWSDM was conducted and synthesized to create  the Open Architecture Time Critical Target Engagement Process Model (OATCTEPM).  This model represents the notional engagement cycle of a Navy cruiser. Two scenarios  were developed to exercise the system: a surprise assault from a number of personal  watercraft and a saturation assault in which approximately fifty craft of varying sizes  attack. Results from these scenarios were analyzed for system bottlenecks and  recommendations were made to improve decision making processes and reduce  engagement time.  This study concludes that while the OAWSDM may offer no technical flaws in its  design, it fails to factor in the role of the human in the decision making and engagement  processes. In doing so it overlooks a key factor in the effectiveness of the architecture  against surface TCT engagements.
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<dl><dd>Marshall, Jolene</dd>
<dd>LeMay, Eric R</dd>
<dd>Tapp, Joshua</dd>
<dd>Diotte, Alfred T.</dd>
<dd>Quigley, Daniel</dd>
<dd>Givens, John</dd>
<dd>Reszka, Kenneth</dd>
<dd>Williams, Curt</dd>
<dd>Bonnett, Mark</dd></dl></div>
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