Fraser David O. Synergistic effects of minefields and covering fire (SEMAC) computer model. Volume 2. Analyst's manual

Booz-Allen And Hamilton Inc., Fort Walton Beach, FL, 1976. — 229 p.This computer simulation model, referred to as SEMAC, provides the methodology and analytical techniques required for evaluating the synergistic effect of minefields and covering fire. The model was specifically designed to consider mixed minefields, armored vehicle tactics, and the employment of combinations of different types of direct and indirect fire. Methodology is included to evaluate the effectiveness of rollers and plows, as well as line charges and fuel air explosive devices employed in a minesweeping role. SEMAC is an event-oriented model which uses Monte Carlo techniques to simulate the passage of up to 100 intruder targets of up to five types through an engagement area. The model can evaluate the effectiveness of up to 20 direct fire defenders and up to 10 indirect fire volley aimpoints. The computer program was specifically designed for the Control Data Corporation 6600 computer system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.