Intro to Wargaming Data and the DCMP

This lesson teaches you about how you will collect, manage, and analysis the data from your wargame.

1. Download Intro to Wargaming Data and the DCMP Course Materials

• Changing DoD’s Analysis Paradigm: The Science of Wargaming and Combat Campaign Simulation Hanley pp 64-87
• Perla pp. 270-272
• Wargaming Applications (Analysis Plan, Data Collection & Management Plan DCMP) Slide Deck

2. Watch this presentation on Wargaming Applications (Analysis Plan, Data Collection & Management Plan)

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3. Read the article “The Data Collect and Management Plan (DCMP)”

4. Complete Practical Exercise #1

Now that you understand the foundations for building the Data Management and Collection Plan, study the course materials and learn how to design the DCMP.

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