<p>This report presents research study conducted at Linkoping University on coordination and logistics training design in simulation based environment.This study is based on C3Fire simulation environment for designing scenarios and simulations to train people for coordination and logistics handling under emergency situations. Related existing literature and theories about decision making, teamwork and situation awareness are studied and consulted to design new scenarios. Several scenarios were developed and initial experiments were conducted on these scenarios to check whether they meet intended behavior or not. Result of experiments proved success of scenario‟ design and these scenarios along their training goals, player and manager instructions are documented in report. It can be used to train and test team‟s ability for coordination and logistics aspects in emergency situations. Exhaustive testing of scenarios on large experiment base is left as future work.</p>

This report presents research study conducted at Linkoping University on coordination and logistics training design in simulation based environment.This study is based on C3Fire simulation environment for designing scenarios and simulations to train people for coordination and logistics handling under emergency situations. Related existing literature and theories about decision making, teamwork and situation awareness are studied and consulted to design new scenarios. Several scenarios were developed and initial experiments were conducted on these scenarios to check whether they meet intended behavior or not. Result of experiments proved success of scenario‟ design and these scenarios along their training goals, player and manager instructions are documented in report. It can be used to train and test team‟s ability for coordination and logistics aspects in emergency situations. Exhaustive testing of scenarios on large experiment base is left as future work.

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / The need for a well thought out, planned, and rehearsed command and control organization to conduct special operations in the US Northern Command Area of Responsibility is vital to success in defending the Homeland. Currently, USNORTHCOM does not have an apportioned or assigned command and control structure for the conduct of special operations. This thesis analyzes three courses of action to fulfill this requirement: use the current USNORTHCOM battle staff command structure including the integration of the Standing Joint Force Headquarters-North; rely on the newly formed US Special Operations Command's Joint Task Force Structures; and establish a Theater Special Operations Command North assigned to USNORTHCOM. Through the conduct of analysis and research this thesis recommends that The Joint Staff direct the reorganization required to establish a Theater Special Operations Command North to exercise command and control of special operations forces conducting operations in the USNORTHCOM AOR. / Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army

[pt] O envolvimento de militares em operações de resposta a desastres, emergências e crises vem aumentando, pois além dessas situações apresentarem complexidades cujo enfrentamento faz parte de sua doutrina, os militares possuem infraestrutura e treinamento necessários à prestação de assistência humanitária. O Comando e Controle (C2) exercido nas operações militares é considerado essencial dada a complexidade para realização dessas operações. A literatura científica sobre C2 é, em sua maior parte, registrada como doutrina militar, baseada no empirismo. O presente estudo objetiva compreender como o C2 é realizado pelos militares em duas operações humanitárias acionadas pelo Ministério da Defesa. E com tal propósito, é realizada uma revisão da literatura sobre elementos essenciais do C2, como sua definição, ações, funções, níveis, meios e ativos para sua realização e agentes envolvidos. A partir de 22 documentos resultantes da revisão da literatura, são apresentados uma taxonomia, uma proposta de definição de C2 e um framework que visa auxiliar acadêmicos, profissionais da área e as Forças Armadas. Posteriormente, para verificar a factibilidade dos elementos identificados na literatura e sua aplicação nessas operações, são propostos dois estudos de caso: um sobre a Operação Acolhida, que oferece assistência emergencial aos imigrantes e refugiados venezuelanos, e outro sobre a Operação Carro-pipa, que contempla ações de distribuição de água potável às populações rurais atingidas pela estiagem e seca. Como resultado, essa pesquisa identifica que a forma como o C2 é realizada pelos militares depende do tipo de desastre e do nível em que o C2 está sendo exercido, além de contribuir academicamente pela proposição de uma definição de C2, uma taxonomia e um framework acerca do C2 exercido pelos militares em operações de resposta a desastres, emergências e crises. / [en] The involvement of the military in disaster, emergency, and crisis response operations has been increasing, as in addition to these situations presenting complexities similar to those faced on the battlefield, they have the infrastructure and training necessary to provide humanitarian assistance. The Command and Control (C2) exercised by the military is considered essential given the complexity of carrying out these operations. The scientific literature on C2 is, for the most part, registered as military doctrine, based on empiricism. This study aims to understand how C2 is performed by the military in two humanitarian operations triggered by the Ministry of Defense. And with this purpose, a literature review is carried out on essential elements of C2, such as its definition, actions, functions, levels, means, and assets for its realization and agents involved. From 22 documents resulting from the literature review, a taxonomy, a proposed definition of C2, and a framework that aims to support academics, professionals in the field, and the Armed Forces are presented. Subsequently, to verify the feasibility of the elements identified in the literature and their application in these operations, two case studies are proposed: one on Operação Acolhida, which offers emergency assistance to Venezuelan immigrants and refugees, and another on Operação Carro-pipa, which includes actions for the distribution of drinking water to rural populations affected by drought and dry season. As a result, this research identifies that the manner C2 is performed by the military depends on the type of disaster and the level at which C2 is being exercised, in addition to contributing academically by proposing a definition of C2, a taxonomy, and a framework about of the C2 exercised by the military in disaster, emergency, and crisis response operations.