What is a SAF?
SAF stands for Semi-Automated Forces. There are many computer generated forces (CGF) simulations. These are often referred to as constructive simulations. CGFs model and simulate combat entities and systems. These entities and systems are actors in the simulation. (In contrast with constructive simulations, in virtual simulations [like flight simulators] the humans are actors in the simulations.) A SAF is a CGF in which the entities have some level of autonomy. For instance SAF entities often react to contact, can do some limited route re-planning when faced with an obstacle, can choose some actions based on their knowledge of the current situation, etc. SAF entities are semi autonomous, because they generally require human operators to do holistic planning, provide goals for goal-directed behaviors, etc.
