National Defence University, Pakistan

About: National Defence University, Pakistan is a education organization based out in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Context (language use) & Decision support system. The organization has 802 authors who have published 816 publications receiving 3701 citations. The organization is also known as: National Defence University of Pakistan & National Defence University Islamabad.

Comprehensive Simulation of War System Based on Artificial Life

Abstract: War system is a typical complex system,whose study must be guided by the complexity science,where the concept of artificial life plays an important role.In this paper,the artificial societies of war system based on artificial life and agent-based modeling and simulation,including the special public opinion,the general public opinion,the economy in a special area,and international political ecology,are reviewed and analyzed.Finally,some key problems--emergence,solutions of war problems,and individual's adaptability,etc.are discussed.

Aerodynamic performances of cruise missile flying above local terrain

Abstract: Cruise missile can be classified as a smart bomb and also Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) due to its ability to move and manoeuvre by itself without a pilot Cruise missile flies in constant velocity in cruising stage Malaysia is one of the consumers of cruise missiles that are imported from other nations, which can have distinct geographic factors including their local terrains compared to Malaysia Some of the aerodynamic performances of missile such as drag and lift coefficients can be affected by the local geographic conditions in Malaysia, which is different from the origin nation Therefore, a detailed study must be done to get aerodynamic performance of cruise missiles that operate in Malaysia The effect of aerodynamic angles such as angle of attack and side slip can be used to investigate the aerodynamic performances of cruise missile Hence, subsonic wind tunnel testings were conducted to obtain the aerodynamic performances of the missile at various angle of attack and sideslip angles Smoke visualization was also performed to visualize the behaviour of flow separation The optimum angle of attack found was at α=21° and side slip, β=10° for optimum pitching and yawing motion of cruise missile

Events and processes research conceptual structure refinement proposals: military aspect

Abstract: The article is dedicated to linguistic research of the term elements used in military sphere to research their dialectic connection to related terms. taking into account the conceptual burden analysis, the article offers next terminological sequence: attribute, property, characteristic, capability, ability, quality, effectiveness. The conceptual burden of the term “combat capabilities” is clarified, and for this reason, use of the term “combat potential” is proposed, which interpretation is taken from foreign languages. Crossline between the terms “combat potential” and “combat potential” is drawn. Considering the intended function of military formations, the article proposes to determine the applicability to perform combat mission with the use of term “quality”. Also, the terms “quality” and “effectiveness” are proposed to use in the following manner: “quality” is used to describe the object feasibility, “effectiveness” – to depict the object adaptiveness to reach the object mission. Thus, the mentioned division would allow perform the researches including object description in relation to the functioning missions (quality) and object functioning purpose achievement process (effectiveness).

Analysis of Susceptibilities, Capacities of Local Communities, Disaster Management Structures, Policies and Institutions in Pakistan: A case of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)

Abstract: Azad Jammu and Kashmir is among the major disaster-prone areas of Pakistan. Disasters largely affect people resulting in loss of economy. Therefore, disaster risk reduction mechanism at community level is essential to minimize damage. The objective of this paper is two folds. Firstly, it analyzes the institutional framework in Pakistan for disaster management and specific disaster management policies. Secondly, this paper was designed to develop an in-depth understanding of the key challenges that the communities of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan face in the wake of constantly reoccurring disasters. This paper is based on field visits. House-hold surveys, observations, key informant interviews and group discussions were conducted to analyze the preparedness, both at community and organizational levels. The findings point out that disaster management policies and mechanisms regarding preparedness are not implemented by both federal and state authorities at local level. Further, the local communities of AJK, Pakistan are susceptible to different kind of hazards related to disasters. The paper reveals that available federal/state mechanism of disasters do not meet the needs of community. All of the stakeholders that include federal government institutions, state government institutions and local communities are not prepared. Thus, communities are continuously getting affected by natural disasters. The paper suggests that there is a dire need to improve the coordination between state and national agencies. Further, there is need to enhance community preparedness specifically in AJK, Pakistan to upgrade community’s defensive and awareness mechanism to safeguard citizens’ lives in response to seismic emergency.

An abstract approach. rational non-sense to replace historical nonsense in educating leaders

Abstract: This research questions the value of empiricism and historical case studies in higher level officer education. It will instead emphasize the need and importance of a rationalist approach to knowledge. It will outline a tentative example of an abstract approach to case studies. By doing this the author seeks to enhance the education of abstract thinking – an art that is required from joint level and general staff officers.