Combat History Analysis Study Effort (CHASE) Data Enhancement Study (CDES). Volume 3. Task 2 and Task 3

Table of Contents: Task 2 - Clarification of the Total Engaged Personnel Strength Data; and Task 3 - Clarification of the Basis for Assigning Victory. The purpose of task 2 is to identify the type of personnel strength given for an engagement. Three categories of personnel strength are provided: Start Strength, Average Daily Strength, and Total Engaged Strength. The purpose of task 2 is to identify the basis used to determine victory or success in an engagement. two criteria were employed to determine victory in an engagement. 1) Decisive (or 'Clear-cut') Resolution of Combat; and 2) Mission Accomplishment.