A control theory model of deployed soldiers' morale

Michael J. Artelli, Richard F. Deckro, Daniel J. Zalewski, Sonia E. Leach and Marcus B. Perry

International Journal of Operational Research, 2010, vol. 7, issue 1, 31-53

Abstract: The actions of our enemies in the global war on terrorism indicated one of their principle targets is our morale and fighting spirit. This study provides a supposition which can be implemented to model the morale of troops in combat. By investigating the troop's morale and combat spirit, the impact to their combat effectiveness can be better investigated. An operational description of average morale is provided. Previous models of morale are then reviewed. A theoretical modelling framework of combat spirit is then introduced. The research concludes with an application of the modelling framework to a notional example based on US deployments into Iraq. A notional excursion based on the impact of multiple deployments is also presented.

Keywords: combat effectiveness; combat morale; control theory; morale curve; deployed soldiers; fighting spirit; modelling; multiple deployments; soldier morale. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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