The article deals with the use of the constructive simulation software tool in the educational process of military engineers. The simulation of two scenarios is based on the data obtained from the experiment within the framework of the Engineer Support Management Course; the created simulation model using MASA SWORD is used to verify the proposed scenarios, including graphic, but also analytical outputs. The statistical comparison of both scenarios proposed is also a part of the simulation model. It is clear from the results that constructive simulation can be a good addition to “regular” teaching methods, and with the use of an analytical tool, it enables the related research of combat effectiveness to be carried out. The wide use of a specific software tool and the implementation of Best Practices from abroad (e.g. from Slovakia) can facilitate the verification of selected combat activity scenarios in silico. In the future, this tool can become a regular part of teaching at a military university (University of Defence) and training at the Centre of Simulation and Training Technologies and increase the efficiency of the entire process for the Czech Armed Forces.

This study evaluated the effect of anti-tank barrier placement on the results of defensive operations in open terrain using the MASA Sword simulation tool. The experiments included scenarios in which defenders faced a superior number of attacking units at a 1:3 ratio. A linear minefield was placed in the battlespace at various distances from defensive positions (0–3500 m). After 50 repetitions for each variant and subsequent statistical analysis, it was found that the optimal effect occurred when the barrier was placed approximately 1500 m from the defensive positions. At this distance, the lowest defender losses and highest attacker losses were achieved. Although the simulation was conducted under ideal conditions, this study confirms the significance of properly integrating barriers into defense systems. This suggests that a properly positioned barrier can contribute significantly to successful defense against numerous enemies. The results provide an opportunity for further research involving different types of terrains, weapon system combinations, and other factors.