Agent-based Simulation of Shipboard Manpower & Personnel (M&P) Behaviors

We propose to develop a quantitative computer model of the US Navy’s M&P systems, and to use this model to analyze and design M&P policies. The proposed model extends our Phase I effort, and is based on agent-based modeling techniques. The model captures the dynamics of sailor recruitment, training and retention, as well as their performance during missions. During the base effort we will extend the Phase I model to include additional details from the Navy’s M&P system, and to simulate multiple ships in a battlegroup. In Option 1 we will enhance the user interface to create a prototype tool for use by decision makers and other Navy M&P personnel. In Option 2 we include an evolutionary search module to design novel M&P policies.