Maximizing Tactical Success: The Impact of the Mechanized Anti-Tank Company in a Coordinated Attack Assessed Through Constructive Simulation

João Paulo Melo Vieira da Silva, Pablo Gustavo Cogo Pochmann, Eduardo Borba Neves

2025

Abstract

In a global scenario where precision and effectiveness in military operations are essential for success, constructive simulation emerges as an indispensable tool for preparing modern armed forces. This study aims to assess the advantages of employing the Mechanized Antitank Company in support of a Mechanized Infantry Brigade during a coordinated attack. Using the constructive simulation software Sword COMBATER, two identical tactical scenarios were modeled, with the only difference being the inclusion or exclusion of the Antitank Company. The results showed that the presence of the Mechanized Antitank Company increased enemy armored vehicle losses by 21.83% (Student's t-test, p = 0.0139, Cohen’s d = 1.51), demonstrating its significant impact on antitank defense and the neutralization of enemy armored vehicles. Based on a detailed analysis of the simulation and a literature review, the study offers proposals for the optimized employment of this company in coordinated attacks, contributing decisively to the success of Mechanized Infantry Brigade operations and supporting command and staff actions.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Vieira da Silva J., Pochmann P. and Neves E. (2025). Maximizing Tactical Success: The Impact of the Mechanized Anti-Tank Company in a Coordinated Attack Assessed Through Constructive Simulation. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH; ISBN 978-989-758-759-7, SciTePress, pages 234-241. DOI: 10.5220/0013461600003970

in Bibtex Style

@conference{simultech25,
author={João Vieira da Silva and Pablo Pochmann and Eduardo Neves},
title={Maximizing Tactical Success: The Impact of the Mechanized Anti-Tank Company in a Coordinated Attack Assessed Through Constructive Simulation},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH},
year={2025},
pages={234-241},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013461600003970},
isbn={978-989-758-759-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH
TI - Maximizing Tactical Success: The Impact of the Mechanized Anti-Tank Company in a Coordinated Attack Assessed Through Constructive Simulation
SN - 978-989-758-759-7
AU - Vieira da Silva J.
AU - Pochmann P.
AU - Neves E.
PY - 2025
SP - 234
EP - 241
DO - 10.5220/0013461600003970
PB - SciTePress