This study examines the effects of reducing the time required to engage a target & of increasing the probability of hit of an armoured fighting vehicle in a defensive & offensive posture. The study used the Janus computer-based war game tool which simulates combat systems & the environment at a tactical level to show the effectiveness of the modelled vehicle (Leopard C2 tank) in relation to the time to engage a target and the probability of hit. The results also showed whether decreasing the time to engage a target had a greater impact than increasing the probability of hitting it. Based on the simulation results, recommendations are made regarding priorities for armoured vehicle technology development.

This study compares the performance of an armoured combat vehicle (ACV) to a modern main battle tank in warfighting & in operations other than war. The study analyzed the performance of these vehicles in war gaming simulations involving attack & defence scenarios within the context of Canada providing a brigade group as part of a coalition division. Measures of performance effectiveness used in the study were: mission success, loss exchange ratio, residual combat strength, lethality, survivability, and mobility. Additional games were played using a baseline ACV equipped with additional armour and with missiles. The results clearly demonstrate the difference in capabilities between the two vehicles and reveal implications to doctrinal & tactical application associated with the employment of either an ACV or a tank organization.

The Directorate of Logistics Analysis has developed a new computer model known as the LOGistics ANalyzer (LOGAN) that integrates three logistic support analysis (LSA) functions (sparing, level of repair analysis, & life cycle costing) under a single shell. The SPARING module of LOGAN is primarily designed to determine the optimal allocation & quantity of repairable spares within a maintenance organization to achieve a desired system goal at minimum cost. The module can also be used to reallocate existing stock or to determine any additional spares required in a reprovisioning exercise. This document provides a detailed mathematical description of the SPARING module for those who require an in-depth knowledge of the model. The methodology, assumptions, & limitations of the model are also discussed.

This study evaluates the infantry combat team equipped with the LAV III armoured personnel carrier, compared to the present day combat team equipped with the M113A3, for conventional operations in war in the year 2006. Since consideration is being given to totally replacing the M113 family of armoured personnel carriers and TOW armour with the LAV III within infantry battalions, emphasis is given to evaluating the various LAV III deployment options in the defence & attack. Study findings from war game simulations are presented with regard to LAV III combat effectiveness, versatility, control, mobility, protection, fire power, tactical flexibility, and deployment. Finally, the study recommends a review of three doctrinal issues: command & control, clearing an objective versus loss of momentum, and firebase tasks.

This paper proposes an operational research methodology for determining the effects on an armoured vehicle, its crew and passengers of an armour-piercing projectile which has defeated the protection of the vehicle. The process involves determining the proportion of the internal volume occupied by key spaces (crew, passenger, drive train, ammunition, fuel, equipment, and weapon & sensor spaces). The effect on the vehicle is estimated for a range of damage to each space. The probability of damage to the vehicle is determined by the proportion of the volume and the likelihood of damage represented by the spaces that the projectile penetrates. Application of the process to representative vehicles is presented to demonstrate the degree of consistency that exists for similar types of vehicles.

To meet the direct fire support requirements within the medium and high levels of conflict, the Canadian Land Forces are considering a light armoured vehicle (LAV) as a replacement for its Leopard C1 main battle tank (MBT). This report presents the analysis results of the JANUS wargaming that was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of the LAV with a 105-millimetre gun in comparison with a modern MBT in warfighting tasks. The results are based on several attack & defence scenarios and include measures of mission success, lethality, and survivability.