Deceiving the Opposing Force: A Program of Theoretical and Applied Research to Aid the Deception Planner

Abstract : The concept of battlefield deception was developed using a hierarchical framework, a cognitively based decision model, and an act-react cycle to illustrate battlefield flow to help deception planners understand intentions and expected observables. Based on indentified gaps in the current doctrinal planning process, a PC-based battlefield activities analysis tool (BAAT) was designed. The explication of the planning process, U.S. and Soviet Army deception planning and doctrine development. Keywords: Battlefields; Deception; Military doctrine; Military forces(United States).