Agent Distillations represent an emerging technology in the field of combat simulation that utilise agent-based methods to model combat as a Complex Adaptive System. Existing distillations such as ISAAC, EINSTein, MANA, Archimedes and Socrates are showing promise in modelling the non-linearity of combat, providing valuable insights into the critical vulnerabilities of each side within simulated scenarios. Unfortunately, due to the simplicity and inherent limitations of these distillations subsequent investigation of the gained insights is difficult.

This seminar describes the research conducted to integrate the strengths of these agent distillations with some of the higher fidelity benefits of traditional constructive simulation into a new simulation tool. The system developed as a result of this research will be presented. The major features of this system include, the facility for multiple agent control paradigms, a coordinate and vector representation of the world, a 3D battlefield and the modelling of sophisticated combat phenomena such as indirect fire and round penetration.

This system will provide Army and the wider Defence Force with the capability to rapidly develop conceptual scenarios that provide insights into the overall dynamics of combat; and allow an investigation of these insights. This will enhance Army's the capability to precisely specify and iteratively refine the major force structure, operational and tactical issues which are likely to impact upon the Australian Army in the foreseeable future.