diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/BavlsikSimulationProgram.java b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/BavlsikSimulationProgram.java
index 21463b4b64c6d4eb2a053c2a1898c19a55037271..639f00e31ed161214408f294d8f1df3f942e51b6 100644
--- a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/BavlsikSimulationProgram.java
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/BavlsikSimulationProgram.java
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 /**
  * Copyright (c) 2008-2023, MOVES Institute, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All rights reserved.
  * This work is provided under a BSD open-source license, see project license.html or license.txt
+ *
  * @author brutzman@nps.edu
+ * @author timothy.bavlsik@nps.edu
  */
 package MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember.homework3.Bavlsik;
 
@@ -12,156 +14,194 @@ import edu.nps.moves.dis7.pdus.*;
 import edu.nps.moves.dis7.utilities.DisChannel;
 import edu.nps.moves.dis7.utilities.PduFactory;
 import java.time.LocalDateTime;
+import java.util.Random;
 import java.util.logging.Level;
 import java.util.logging.Logger;
 
-/** The purpose of this inheritable class is to provide an easily modifiable 
- *  example simulation program that includes DIS-capable entities performing 
- *  tasks of interest, and then reporting activity via PDUs to the network.
- *  Default program initialization includes PDU recording turned on by default.
- *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt</a>
- *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog</a>
- *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf</a>
- *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png</a>
- *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png</a>
+/**
+ * This program runs a simulation that initializes two entities, of which one will
+ * attempt to find and destroy the other, and one which will flee the other entity.
+ * Default program initialization includes PDU recording turned on by default.
+ *
+ * @see
+ * <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt</a>
+ * @see
+ * <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog</a>
+ * @see
+ * <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf</a>
+ * @see
+ * <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png</a>
+ * @see
+ * <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png</a>
  */
-public class BavlsikSimulationProgram
-{
+public class BavlsikSimulationProgram {
+
     /* **************************** infrastructure code, modification is seldom needed ************************* */
-                 
-    private   String     descriptor = this.getClass().getSimpleName();
-    /** DIS channel defined by network address/port combination includes multiple utility capabilities */
+
+    private String descriptor = this.getClass().getSimpleName();
+    /**
+     * DIS channel defined by network address/port combination includes multiple
+     * utility capabilities
+     */
     protected DisChannel disChannel;
-    /** Factory object used to create new PDU instances */
+    /**
+     * Factory object used to create new PDU instances
+     */
     protected PduFactory pduFactory;
-    
-    /** seconds per loop for real-time or simulation execution */
-    private double  simulationTimeStepDuration  =  1.0; // seconds TODO encapsulate
-    /** initial simulation time in seconds */
-    double  simulationTimeInitial = 0.0;
-    /** current simulation time in seconds */
-    double  simulationTimeSeconds = simulationTimeInitial;
-    /** Maximum number of simulation loops */
+
+    /**
+     * seconds per loop for real-time or simulation execution
+     */
+    private double simulationTimeStepDuration = 1.0; // seconds TODO encapsulate
+    /**
+     * initial simulation time in seconds
+     */
+    double simulationTimeInitial = 0.0;
+    /**
+     * current simulation time in seconds
+     */
+    double simulationTimeSeconds = simulationTimeInitial;
+    /**
+     * Maximum number of simulation loops
+     */
     int MAX_LOOP_COUNT = 4;
-    
+
     String narrativeMessage1 = new String();
     String narrativeMessage2 = new String();
     String narrativeMessage3 = new String();
-    
-    /** EntityID settings for entity 1 */
-    protected EntityID           entityID_1          = new EntityID();
-    /** EntityID settings for entity 2 */
-    protected EntityID           entityID_2          = new EntityID();
-    /** ESPDU for entity 1 */
-    protected EntityStatePdu     entityStatePdu_1;
-    /** ESPDU for entity 2 */
-    protected EntityStatePdu     entityStatePdu_2;
-    /** FirePdu for entity 1 first  weapon (if any) */
-    protected FirePdu            firePdu_1a;
-    /** FirePdu for entity 1 second weapon (if any) */
-    protected FirePdu            firePdu_1b;
-    /** MunitionDescriptor for these weapons */
+
+    /**
+     * EntityID settings for entity 1
+     */
+    protected EntityID entityID_1 = new EntityID();
+    /**
+     * EntityID settings for entity 2
+     */
+    protected EntityID entityID_2 = new EntityID();
+    /**
+     * ESPDU for entity 1
+     */
+    protected EntityStatePdu entityStatePdu_1;
+    /**
+     * ESPDU for entity 2
+     */
+    protected EntityStatePdu entityStatePdu_2;
+    /**
+     * FirePdu for entity 1 first weapon (if any)
+     */
+    protected FirePdu firePdu_1a;
+    /**
+     * FirePdu for entity 1 second weapon (if any)
+     */
+    protected FirePdu firePdu_1b;
+    /**
+     * MunitionDescriptor for these weapons
+     */
     protected MunitionDescriptor munitionDescriptor1;
-    
+
     // hey programmer, what other state do you want?  this is a good place to declare it...
-    
     /**
-     * Constructor to create an instance of this class.
-     * Design goal: additional built-in initialization conveniences can go here
-     * to keep your efforts focused on the runSimulation() method.
+     * Constructor to create an instance of this class. Design goal: additional
+     * built-in initialization conveniences can go here to keep your efforts
+     * focused on the runSimulation() method.
      */
     // base constructor is not invoked automatically by other constructors
     // https://stackoverflow.com/questions/581873/best-way-to-handle-multiple-constructors-in-java
-    public BavlsikSimulationProgram()
-    {
+    public BavlsikSimulationProgram() {
         initialize();
     }
+
     /**
      * Constructor to create an instance of this class.
-     * @param newDescriptor describes this program, useful for logging and debugging
+     *
+     * @param newDescriptor describes this program, useful for logging and
+     * debugging
      */
-    public BavlsikSimulationProgram(String newDescriptor)
-    {
+    public BavlsikSimulationProgram(String newDescriptor) {
         descriptor = newDescriptor;
         initialize();
     }
+
     /**
-     * Utility Constructor that allows your example simulation program to override default network address and port
+     * Utility Constructor that allows your example simulation program to
+     * override default network address and port
+     *
      * @param address network address to use
      * @param port corresponding network port to use
      */
-    public BavlsikSimulationProgram(String address, int port)
-    {
-        disChannel.setNetworkAddress            (address);
-        disChannel.setNetworkPort               (port);
-        disChannel.setVerboseComments           (true);       // TODO rename library method to disambiguate CommentPDU
-                                                                            // TODO still seems really chatty... add silent mode?
+    public BavlsikSimulationProgram(String address, int port) {
+        disChannel.setNetworkAddress(address);
+        disChannel.setNetworkPort(port);
+        disChannel.setVerboseComments(true);       // TODO rename library method to disambiguate CommentPDU
+        // TODO still seems really chatty... add silent mode?
         disChannel.setVerboseDisNetworkInterface(true);  // Default false
-        disChannel.setVerbosePduRecorder        (true);       // default false
+        disChannel.setVerbosePduRecorder(true);       // default false
         initialize();
     }
-    
-    /** Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU
+     *
      * @see initializeDisChannel
-     * @see initializeSimulationEntities */
-    private void initialize()
-    {
+     * @see initializeSimulationEntities
+     */
+    private void initialize() {
         initializeDisChannel(); // must come first, uses PduFactory
-        
+
         initializeSimulationEntities(); // set unchanging parameters
-        
+
         disChannel.join(); // TODO further functionality expected
-        
+
         String timeStepMessage = "Simulation timestep duration " + getSimulationTimeStepDuration() + " seconds";
         disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simulationTimeSeconds, DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_SIMULATION_TIMESTEP, timeStepMessage);
         // additional constructor initialization can go here
     }
-    
-    /** Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU */
-    private void initializeDisChannel()
-    {
-        if (disChannel == null)
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU
+     */
+    private void initializeDisChannel() {
+        if (disChannel == null) {
             disChannel = new DisChannel();
-        else
-        {
-            disChannel.printlnTRACE ("*** warning, duplicate invocation of initializeDisChannel() ignored");
+        } else {
+            disChannel.printlnTRACE("*** warning, duplicate invocation of initializeDisChannel() ignored");
             return;
         }
-        pduFactory     = disChannel.getPduFactory();
+        pduFactory = disChannel.getPduFactory();
         disChannel.setDescriptor(this.getClass().getSimpleName()); // ExampleSimulationProgram might be a superclass
         disChannel.setUpNetworkInterface();
-        disChannel.printlnTRACE ("just checking: disChannel.getNetworkAddress()=" + disChannel.getNetworkAddress() +
-                                                         ", getNetworkPort()="    + disChannel.getNetworkPort());
-        disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().setVerbose(true); // sending and receipt
-        disChannel.printlnTRACE ("just checking: hasVerboseSending()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseSending() +
-                                              ", hasVerboseReceipt()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseReceipt());
-        disChannel.getPduRecorder().setVerbose(true);
+        disChannel.printlnTRACE("just checking: disChannel.getNetworkAddress()=" + disChannel.getNetworkAddress()
+                + ", getNetworkPort()=" + disChannel.getNetworkPort());
+        disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().setVerbose(false); // sending and receipt
+        disChannel.printlnTRACE("just checking: hasVerboseSending()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseSending()
+                + ", hasVerboseReceipt()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseReceipt());
+        disChannel.getPduRecorder().setVerbose(false);
 
         // TODO confirm whether recorder is explicitly started by programmer (or not)
-        
 //      disChannel.sendCommentPdu(VariableRecordType.OTHER, "DisThreadedNetworkInterface.initializeDisChannel() complete"); // hello channel, debug
     }
-    
-    /** Get ready, get set... initialize simulation entities.  Who's who in the zoo?
+
+    /**
+     * Get ready, get set... initialize simulation entities. Who's who in the
+     * zoo?
      */
-    public void initializeSimulationEntities()
-    {        
-        if (pduFactory == null)
-            pduFactory      = disChannel.getPduFactory();
-        entityStatePdu_1    = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
-        entityStatePdu_2    = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
-        firePdu_1a          = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
-        firePdu_1b          = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
+    public void initializeSimulationEntities() {
+        if (pduFactory == null) {
+            pduFactory = disChannel.getPduFactory();
+        }
+        entityStatePdu_1 = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
+        entityStatePdu_2 = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
+        firePdu_1a = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
+        firePdu_1b = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
         munitionDescriptor1 = new MunitionDescriptor();
-        
+
         // Your model setup: define participants.  who's who in this zoo?
         // Assuming you keep track of entity objects...  here is some support for for Entity 1.
-        
         // PDU objects are already declared and instances created, so now set their values.
         // who is who in our big zoo, sufficient for global participation if we need it
         entityID_1.setSiteID(1).setApplicationID(2).setEntityID(3); // made-up example ID;
         disChannel.addEntity(entityID_1);
-        
+
         entityID_2.setSiteID(1).setApplicationID(2).setEntityID(4); // made-up example ID; 
         disChannel.addEntity(entityID_2);
         // TODO someday, use enumerations for sites as part of a SimulationManager object; e.g. is there a unique site triplet for MOVES Institute?
@@ -178,181 +218,215 @@ public class BavlsikSimulationProgram
         entityStatePdu_2.setForceId(ForceID.OPPOSING);
         entityStatePdu_2.setEntityType(new _002Triton()); // note import statement above
         entityStatePdu_2.setMarking("Entity #2");
+        //Initialize entity2's location to a random spot from (0,0,0) to (10,10,0)
+        Random random = new Random();
+        int randX = random.nextInt(10);
+        int randY = random.nextInt(10);
+        entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().setX(randX);
+        entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().setY(randY);
 
         // TODO how should we customize this munition?  what are key parameters for your simulation? 
         // more is needed here by scenario authors...
         munitionDescriptor1.setQuantity(1);
-        firePdu_1a.setDescriptor(munitionDescriptor1).setRange(1000.0f);
+        firePdu_1a.setDescriptor(munitionDescriptor1).setRange(3.0f);
     }
-                 
+
     /**
-     * This runSimulationLoops() method is for you, a customizable programmer-modifiable
-     * code block for defining and running a new simulation of interest.
-     * 
-     * Welcome! Other parts of this program handle bookkeeping and plumbing tasks so that
-     * you can focus on your model entities and activities.
-     * Expandable support includes DIS EntityStatePdu, FirePdu and CommentPdu all available for 
-     * modification and sending in a simulation loop.
-     * Continuous improvement efforts seek to make this program as easy and straightforward
-     * as possible for DIS simulationists to use and adapt.
-     * All of the other methods are setup, teardown and configuration that you may find
-     * interesting, even helpful, but don't really have to worry about.
+     * This runSimulationLoops() method is for you, a customizable
+     * programmer-modifiable code block for defining and running a new
+     * simulation of interest.
+     *
+     * Welcome! Other parts of this program handle bookkeeping and plumbing
+     * tasks so that you can focus on your model entities and activities.
+     * Expandable support includes DIS EntityStatePdu, FirePdu and CommentPdu
+     * all available for modification and sending in a simulation loop.
+     * Continuous improvement efforts seek to make this program as easy and
+     * straightforward as possible for DIS simulationists to use and adapt. All
+     * of the other methods are setup, teardown and configuration that you may
+     * find interesting, even helpful, but don't really have to worry about.
      */
     @SuppressWarnings("SleepWhileInLoop") // yes we might do that
-    public void runSimulationLoops ()
-    {
-      try
-      {              
-        final int     SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT = 10; // be deliberate out there!  also avoid infinite loops.
-              int     simulationLoopCount = 0;        // variable, initialized at 0
-              boolean simulationComplete = false;     // sentinel variable as termination condition, are we done yet?
-        
-        // TODO reset Clock Time for today's date and timestamp to zero, providing consistent outputs for each simulation run
-        String timeMessage = "Simulation time " + simulationTimeSeconds + " at LocalDateTime " + LocalDateTime.now();
-        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simulationTimeSeconds, DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME, timeMessage);
-        // TODO replace enumeration with disChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME
-        // TODO fix VariableRecordType.TIME_AMP_DATE_VALID
-        
-        // ===================================================================================================
-        // loop the simulation while allowed, programmer can set additional conditions to break out and finish
-        while (simulationLoopCount < SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT)  // are we done yet?
-        {
-            simulationLoopCount++; // good practice: increment loop counter as first action in that loop
-            
-            // =============================================================================================
-            // * your own simulation code starts here! *****************************************************
-            // =============================================================================================
-            
-            //  are there any other variables to modify at the beginning of your loop?
-            
-            // are your reading any DIS PDUs from the network?  check for them here
-            
-            // compute a track, update an ESPDU, whatever it is that your model is doing...
-            
-            // Where is my entity?  Insert changes in position; this sample only changes X position.
-            entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setX(entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().getX() + 1.0); // 1m per timestep
-            
-            // decide whether to fire, and then update the firePdu.  Hmmm, you might want a target to shoot at!
-            
-            // etc. etc. your code goes here for your simulation of interest
-                
-            // something happens between my simulation entities, la de da de da...
-            System.out.println ("... My simulation just did something, no really...");
-            System.out.flush(); // make sure this arrives to user even if other threads somehow become deadlocked
-            
-            
-            // make your reports: narrative code for CommentPdu here (set all to empty strings to avoid sending)
-            narrativeMessage1 = "MV3500 ExampleSimulationProgram";
-            narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() loop " + simulationLoopCount;
-            narrativeMessage3 = ""; // intentionally blank for testing
-
-            // your loop termination condition goes here
-            if (simulationLoopCount > MAX_LOOP_COUNT) // for example
-            {
-                simulationComplete = true;
-            }      
-            // =============================================================================================
-            // * your own simulation code is finished here! ************************************************
-            // =============================================================================================
-            
-            // staying synchronized with timestep: wait duration for elapsed time in this loop
-            // Thread.sleep needs a (long) parameter for milliseconds, which are clumsy to use sometimes
-            Thread.sleep((long)(getSimulationTimeStepDuration() * 1000)); // units of seconds * (1000 msec/sec) = milliseconds
-            System.out.println ("... [Pausing for " + getSimulationTimeStepDuration() + " seconds]");
-            
-            // OK now send the status PDUs for this loop, and then continue
-            System.out.println ("... sending PDUs of interest for simulation step " + simulationLoopCount + ", monitor loopback to confirm sent");
-            System.out.flush();
-            
-            // TODO set timesteps in PDUs
-            
-            sendAllPdusForLoopTimestep(simulationTimeSeconds,
-                                       entityStatePdu_1, 
-                                            firePdu_1a, 
-                                         DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_APPLICATION_STATUS, 
-                                           narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
-            disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simulationTimeSeconds, entityStatePdu_2); // me too i.e. 2!
-            
-            System.out.println ("... [PDUs of interest successfully sent for this loop]");
-            System.out.flush();
-            
-            // ===============================
-            // current loop now finished, check whether to terminate if simulation complete, otherwise continue
-            if (simulationComplete || (simulationLoopCount > 10000)) // for example; including fail-safe condition is good
+    public void runSimulationLoops() {
+        Random random = new Random();
+        boolean killFlag = false;//updates if the hunter kills its prey.
+        try {
+            final int SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT = 10; // be deliberate out there!  also avoid infinite loops.
+            int simulationLoopCount = 0;        // variable, initialized at 0
+            boolean simulationComplete = false;     // sentinel variable as termination condition, are we done yet?
+
+            // TODO reset Clock Time for today's date and timestamp to zero, providing consistent outputs for each simulation run
+            String timeMessage = "Simulation time " + simulationTimeSeconds + " at LocalDateTime " + LocalDateTime.now();
+            disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simulationTimeSeconds, DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME, timeMessage);
+            // TODO replace enumeration with disChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME
+            // TODO fix VariableRecordType.TIME_AMP_DATE_VALID
+
+            // ===================================================================================================
+            // loop the simulation while allowed, programmer can set additional conditions to break out and finish
+            while (simulationLoopCount < SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT) // are we done yet?
             {
-                System.out.println ("... [loop termination condition met, simulationComplete=" + simulationComplete + "]"); // ", final loopCount=" + loopCount + 
+                simulationLoopCount++; // good practice: increment loop counter as first action in that loop
+
+                // =============================================================================================
+                // * your own simulation code starts here! *****************************************************
+                // =============================================================================================
+                Vector3Double entity2Location = entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation();
+                Vector3Double entity1Location = entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation();
+                System.out.println(entity1Location);
+                System.out.println(entity2Location);
+                Double deltaX = entity2Location.getX() - entity1Location.getX();
+                Double deltaY = entity2Location.getY() - entity1Location.getY();
+                System.out.println("1x: " + entity1Location.getX() + " 1y: " + entity1Location.getY() + " deltaX " + deltaX + " deltaY " + deltaY);
+                System.out.println("2x: " + entity2Location.getX() + " 2y: " + entity2Location.getY());
+                Double magnitude = Math.sqrt((deltaX * deltaX) + (deltaY * deltaY));
+                System.out.println(magnitude);
+                //  are there any other variables to modify at the beginning of your loop?
+
+                // are your reading any DIS PDUs from the network?  check for them here
+                // compute a track, update an ESPDU, whatever it is that your model is doing...
+                // Where is my entity?  Insert changes in position; this sample only changes X position.&
+//            entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setX(entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().getX() + 1.0); // 1m per timestep
+                if (magnitude <= firePdu_1a.getRange()) {
+                    System.out.println(entityStatePdu_1.getEntityID() + " FIRING AT " + entityStatePdu_2.getEntityID() + "....");
+                    double pKill = 0.5; //probability of a hit
+                    double shot = random.nextDouble();
+                    System.out.println(shot);
+                    if (shot <= pKill) {
+                        System.out.println("...HIT!");
+                        killFlag = true;
+                    } else {
+                        System.out.println("...MISS!");
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setX(entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().getX() + (2 * deltaX / magnitude));
+                    entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setY(entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().getY() + (2 * deltaY / magnitude));
+                }
+                //Entity2 moves away from entity 1
+                entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().setX(entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().getX() + (deltaX / magnitude));
+                entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().setY(entityStatePdu_2.getEntityLocation().getY() + (deltaY / magnitude));
+                System.out.flush(); // make sure this arrives to user even if other threads somehow become deadlocked
+
+                // make your reports: narrative code for CommentPdu here (set all to empty strings to avoid sending)
+                narrativeMessage1 = "MV3500 ExampleSimulationProgram";
+                narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() loop " + simulationLoopCount;
+                narrativeMessage3 = ""; // intentionally blank for testing
+
+                // your loop termination condition goes here
+                if (killFlag) {
+                    simulationComplete = true;
+                }
+                // =============================================================================================
+                // * your own simulation code is finished here! ************************************************
+                // =============================================================================================
+
+                // staying synchronized with timestep: wait duration for elapsed time in this loop
+                // Thread.sleep needs a (long) parameter for milliseconds, which are clumsy to use sometimes
+                Thread.sleep((long) (getSimulationTimeStepDuration() * 1000)); // units of seconds * (1000 msec/sec) = milliseconds
+                System.out.println("... [Pausing for " + getSimulationTimeStepDuration() + " seconds]");
+
+                // OK now send the status PDUs for this loop, and then continue
+                System.out.println("... sending PDUs of interest for simulation step " + simulationLoopCount + ", monitor loopback to confirm sent");
                 System.out.flush();
-                break;
+
+                // TODO set timesteps in PDUs
+                sendAllPdusForLoopTimestep(simulationTimeSeconds,
+                        entityStatePdu_1,
+                        firePdu_1a,
+                        DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_APPLICATION_STATUS,
+                        narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
+                disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simulationTimeSeconds, entityStatePdu_2); // me too i.e. 2!
+
+                System.out.println("... [PDUs of interest successfully sent for this loop]");
+                System.out.flush();
+
+                // ===============================
+                // current loop now finished, check whether to terminate if simulation complete, otherwise continue
+                if (simulationComplete || (simulationLoopCount > 10000)) // for example; including fail-safe condition is good
+                {
+                    System.out.println("... [loop termination condition met, simulationComplete=" + simulationComplete + "]"); // ", final loopCount=" + loopCount + 
+                    System.out.flush();
+                    break;
+                }
+                simulationTimeSeconds += getSimulationTimeStepDuration(); // good practice: increment simulationTime as lastst action in that loop
+
+            }   // end of simulation loop, continue until done
+            // ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================
+            if(simulationComplete){
+                System.out.println("Good guys sank the bads guys!");
+            }
+            else{
+                System.out.println("Bad guys got away... we'll get em' next time boys.");
             }
-            simulationTimeSeconds += getSimulationTimeStepDuration(); // good practice: increment simulationTime as lastst action in that loop
-                    
-        }   // end of simulation loop, continue until done
-        // ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================
-
-        narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() completed successfully"; // all done, so tell everyone else on the channel
-        // TODO better javadoc needs to be autogenerated for VariableRecordType enumerations
-        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_NARRATIVE, narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
-        System.out.println ("... [final=completion CommentPdu successfully sent for simulation]");
-        
+            narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() completed successfully"; // all done, so tell everyone else on the channel
+            // TODO better javadoc needs to be autogenerated for VariableRecordType enumerations
+            disChannel.sendCommentPdu(DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_NARRATIVE, narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
+            System.out.println("... [final=completion CommentPdu successfully sent for simulation]");
+
 //        disChannel.getPduRecorder(). TODO record XML as well
-        disChannel.leave(); // embedded SimulationManager is expected to send appropriate PDUs for entity, application shutdown
-      } 
-      catch (InterruptedException iex) // handle any exception that your code might choose to provoke!
-      {
-        Logger.getLogger(BavlsikSimulationProgram.class.getSimpleName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, iex);
-      }
+            disChannel.leave(); // embedded SimulationManager is expected to send appropriate PDUs for entity, application shutdown
+        } catch (InterruptedException iex) // handle any exception that your code might choose to provoke!
+        {
+            Logger.getLogger(BavlsikSimulationProgram.class.getSimpleName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, iex);
+        }
     }
 
     /**
-     * Send EntityState, Fire, Comment PDUs that got updated for this loop, reflecting state of current simulation timestep.
-     * @param simTimeSeconds simulation time in second, applied to PDU as timestamp
+     * Send EntityState, Fire, Comment PDUs that got updated for this loop,
+     * reflecting state of current simulation timestep.
+     *
+     * @param simTimeSeconds simulation time in second, applied to PDU as
+     * timestamp
      * @param entityStatePdu the ESPDU to send, if any
-     * @param firePdu        the FirePDU to send, if any
-     * @param commentType    enumeration value describing purpose of the narrative comment PDU
-     * @param comments       String array of narrative comments
-     * @see DisChannel
-//   * @see DisTime // TODO find renamed version
-     * @see <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/javaOO/arguments.html" target="_blank">Passing Information to a Method or a Constructor</a> Arbitrary Number of Arguments
+     * @param firePdu the FirePDU to send, if any
+     * @param commentType enumeration value describing purpose of the narrative
+     * comment PDU
+     * @param comments String array of narrative comments
+     * @see DisChannel // * @see DisTime // TODO find renamed version
+     * @see
+     * <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/javaOO/arguments.html" target="_blank">Passing
+     * Information to a Method or a Constructor</a> Arbitrary Number of
+     * Arguments
      */
     public void sendAllPdusForLoopTimestep(double simTimeSeconds,
-                                   EntityStatePdu entityStatePdu,
-                                          FirePdu firePdu,
-                               VariableRecordType commentType,
-                                     // vararg... variable-length set of String comments can optionally follow
-                                        String... comments)
-    {
-        if (entityStatePdu != null)
+            EntityStatePdu entityStatePdu,
+            FirePdu firePdu,
+            VariableRecordType commentType,
+            // vararg... variable-length set of String comments can optionally follow
+            String... comments) {
+        if (entityStatePdu != null) {
             disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simTimeSeconds, entityStatePdu);
-            
-        if (firePdu != null)
+        }
+
+        if (firePdu != null) {
             disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simTimeSeconds, firePdu); // bang
-        
+        }
         disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simTimeSeconds, commentType, comments); // empty comments are filtered
     }
-    
+
     /**
-     * Initial execution via main() method: handle args array of command-line initialization (CLI) arguments here
+     * Initial execution via main() method: handle args array of command-line
+     * initialization (CLI) arguments here
+     *
      * @param args command-line parameters: network address and port
      */
-    protected void handleArguments (String[] args)
-    {
+    protected void handleArguments(String[] args) {
         // initial execution: handle args array of initialization arguments here
-        if (args.length == 2) 
-        {
-            if ((args[0] != null) && !args[0].isEmpty())
+        if (args.length == 2) {
+            if ((args[0] != null) && !args[0].isEmpty()) {
                 thisProgram.disChannel.setNetworkAddress(args[0]);
-            if ((args[1] != null) && !args[1].isEmpty())
+            }
+            if ((args[1] != null) && !args[1].isEmpty()) {
                 thisProgram.disChannel.setNetworkPort(Integer.parseInt(args[1]));
-        }
-        else if (args.length != 0) 
-        {
+            }
+        } else if (args.length != 0) {
             System.err.println("Usage: " + thisProgram.getClass().getSimpleName() + " [address port]");
             System.exit(-1);
         }
     }
 
     /**
-     * Get simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network interface, used in trace statements
+     * Get simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network
+     * interface, used in trace statements
+     *
      * @return simple descriptor name
      */
     public String getDescriptor() {
@@ -360,17 +434,21 @@ public class BavlsikSimulationProgram
     }
 
     /**
-     * Set new simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network interface, used in trace statements
+     * Set new simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network
+     * interface, used in trace statements
+     *
      * @param newDescriptor simple descriptor name for this interface
      */
     public void setDescriptor(String newDescriptor) {
-        if (newDescriptor == null)
+        if (newDescriptor == null) {
             newDescriptor = "";
+        }
         this.descriptor = newDescriptor;
     }
 
     /**
      * parameter accessor method
+     *
      * @return the simulationTimeStepDuration in seconds
      */
     public double getSimulationTimeStepDuration() {
@@ -379,35 +457,42 @@ public class BavlsikSimulationProgram
 
     /**
      * parameter accessor method
-     * @param timeStepDurationSeconds the simulationTimeStepDuration in seconds to set
+     *
+     * @param timeStepDurationSeconds the simulationTimeStepDuration in seconds
+     * to set
      */
     public void setSimulationTimeStepDuration(double timeStepDurationSeconds) {
         this.simulationTimeStepDuration = timeStepDurationSeconds;
     }
-    
-    /** Locally instantiable copy of program, can be subclassed. */
+
+    /**
+     * Locally instantiable copy of program, can be subclassed.
+     */
     protected static BavlsikSimulationProgram thisProgram;
-  
+
     /**
      * Main method is first executed when a program instance is loaded.
-     * @see <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/application/index.html" target="_blank">Java Tutorials: A Closer Look at the "Hello World!" Application</a>
+     *
+     * @see
+     * <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/application/index.html" target="_blank">Java
+     * Tutorials: A Closer Look at the "Hello World!" Application</a>
      * @param args command-line parameters: network address and port.
-     *    Command-line arguments are an array of optional String parameters that are passed from execution environment during invocation
+     * Command-line arguments are an array of optional String parameters that
+     * are passed from execution environment during invocation
      */
-    public static void main(String[] args)
-    {
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
         thisProgram = new BavlsikSimulationProgram("test constructor"); // create instance of self within static main() method
-        
+
         thisProgram.disChannel.printlnTRACE("main() started...");
-        
+
         thisProgram.handleArguments(args); // process any command-line invocation arguments
 
         thisProgram.runSimulationLoops(); // ... your simulation execution code goes in there ...
-        
+
         thisProgram.disChannel.tearDownNetworkInterface(); // make sure no processes are left lingering
-        
+
         thisProgram.disChannel.printlnTRACE("complete."); // report successful completion
-        
+
         System.exit(0); // ensure all threads and sockets released
     }
 }
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/README.md b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/README.md
index c5aadebfdcbc089649b153eb705bb84c6286336b..4827a529dcbb9d3abb3489df7c217b7def5a9020 100644
--- a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/README.md
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Bavlsik/README.md
@@ -1,38 +1,6 @@
 ## Homework 3: Example Simulation Recording using OpenDIS Network Streams
-
-<!-- Viewable at https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/README.md -->
-
-### Assignment
-
-1. Adapt the functionality for [OpenDIS ExampleSimulationProgram](../../../../examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgram.java), modifying provided code
-2. Experiment with the enumeration values that set up each entity and PDU.  What works for you?  What makes sense for your future work?
-3. Adapt or replace the UML diagrams to describe what you have going on.
-4. Record, save and replay your result stream using [PduRecorder](https://savage.nps.edu/opendis7-java/javadoc/edu/nps/moves/dis7/utilities/stream/PduRecorder.html) or [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org)
-   * see local [assignments/src/pduLog](../../../pduLog) subdirectory for latest opendis log files
-   * Coming soon, we will also (again have) [X3D-Edit](https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit) for DIS stream recording/replay
-5. Observe good-practice conventions in the [assignments README](../../../README.md) and [current-course README](../README.md) instructions.
-
-This assignment  presents a Problem Prototyping opportunity.
-While some minimal functionality is expected, the general outline of
-a networking problem and proposed solution holds great interest.
-Think of it as warmup preparation for your future work.
-
-This is also a freeplay opportunity. 
-You have the option to pick one or more of the provided course example programs 
-and adapt the source to demonstrate a new client-server handshake protocol of interest.
-
-Be sure to provide a rationale that justifies why the networking choices you made
-(TCP/UDP, unicast/multicast, etc.) are the best for the problem you are addressing.
-
-You may find that the prior [homework2 README](../homework2/README.md) still provides
-helpful details on what specific deliverables are expected in each homework assignment.
-
-Team efforts are encouraged, though if you choose a team approach be sure to justify why.
-This is a good warmup prior to final projects. Have fun with Java networking!
-
-### Prior Assignment, August 2019
-
-In 2019, students worked together on a single project to check wireless multicast connectivity recently deployed on NPS campus.  
-
-See their experimental results in the [NPS Multicast Connectivity Report](../../MV3500Cohort2019JulySeptember/homework3).
-
+This program runs a simulation between two entites. One entity is initialized at 
+(0,0,0) and the other is randomly placed. The hunter entity moves towards the prey
+entity until it is in range. When in range the hunter attempts to shoot the prey.
+If successful, the simulation ends. The prey entity constantly attemps to move away
+from the hunter.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Lennon/LennonSimulationProgram.java b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Lennon/LennonSimulationProgram.java
index 4e5c65a0b2f97634f6b851f69af48c13eec3e490..7f84d05387171175206d82c547a051e8bc4c5a84 100644
--- a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Lennon/LennonSimulationProgram.java
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Lennon/LennonSimulationProgram.java
@@ -21,9 +21,7 @@ import java.util.Scanner;
 import java.util.logging.Level;
 import java.util.logging.Logger;
 
-/** The purpose of this inheritable class is to provide an easily modifiable 
- *  example simulation program that includes DIS-capable entities performing 
- *  tasks of interest, and then reporting activity via PDUs to the network.
+/** Modification of the example program; a simple user interactive simulation of navigating a minefield.
  *  Default program initialization includes PDU recording turned on by default.
  *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt</a>
  *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog</a>
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/ExampleSimulationProgram.java b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/ExampleSimulationProgram.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..eef5ed0f8c5e469889870124e37544b97b3c6d19
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/ExampleSimulationProgram.java
@@ -0,0 +1,427 @@
+/**
+ * Copyright (c) 2008-2023, MOVES Institute, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All rights reserved.
+ * This work is provided under a BSD open-source license, see project license.html or license.txt
+ * @author brutzman@nps.edu
+ * @author mm
+ * Submission for homework 3
+ */
+package MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember.homework3.Matiski;
+
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.entities.swe.platform.surface._001Poseidon;
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.entities.swe.platform.surface._002Triton;
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.enumerations.*;
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.pdus.*;
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.utilities.DisChannel;
+import edu.nps.moves.dis7.utilities.PduFactory;
+import java.time.LocalDateTime;
+import java.util.logging.Level;
+import java.util.logging.Logger;
+
+/** The purpose of this inheritable class is to provide an easily modifiable 
+ *  example simulation program that includes DIS-capable entities performing 
+ *  tasks of interest, and then reporting activity via PDUs to the network.
+ *  Default program initialization includes PDU recording turned on by default.
+ *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramLog.txt</a>
+ *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramPduCaptureLog.dislog</a>
+ *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramFlowDiagram.pdf</a>
+ *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramWireshark.png</a>
+ *  @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png" target="_blank">ExampleSimulationProgramSequenceDiagram.png</a>
+ */
+public class ExampleSimulationProgram
+{
+    /* **************************** infrastructure code, modification is seldom needed ************************* */
+                 
+    private   String     descriptor = this.getClass().getSimpleName();
+    /** DIS channel defined by network address/port combination includes multiple utility capabilities */
+    protected DisChannel disChannel;
+    /** Factory object used to create new PDU instances */
+    protected PduFactory pduFactory;
+    
+    /** seconds per loop for real-time or simulation execution */
+    private double  simulationTimeStepDuration  =  1.0; // seconds TODO encapsulate
+    /** initial simulation time in seconds */
+    double  simulationTimeInitial = 0.0;
+    /** current simulation time in seconds */
+    double  simulationTimeSeconds = simulationTimeInitial;
+    /** Maximum number of simulation loops */
+    int MAX_LOOP_COUNT = 4;
+    
+    String narrativeMessage1 = new String();
+    String narrativeMessage2 = new String();
+    String narrativeMessage3 = new String();
+    
+    /** EntityID settings for entity 1 */
+    protected EntityID           entityID_1          = new EntityID();
+    /** EntityID settings for entity 2 */
+    protected EntityID           entityID_2          = new EntityID();
+    /** ESPDU for entity 1 */
+    protected EntityStatePdu     entityStatePdu_1;
+    /** ESPDU for entity 2 */
+    protected EntityStatePdu     entityStatePdu_2;
+    /** FirePdu for entity 1 first  weapon (if any) */
+    protected FirePdu            firePdu_1a;
+    /** FirePdu for entity 1 second weapon (if any) */
+    protected FirePdu            firePdu_1b;
+    /** MunitionDescriptor for these weapons */
+    protected MunitionDescriptor munitionDescriptor1;
+    
+    // hey programmer, what other state do you want?  this is a good place to declare it...
+    
+    /**
+     * Constructor to create an instance of this class.
+     * Design goal: additional built-in initialization conveniences can go here
+     * to keep your efforts focused on the runSimulation() method.
+     */
+    // base constructor is not invoked automatically by other constructors
+    // https://stackoverflow.com/questions/581873/best-way-to-handle-multiple-constructors-in-java
+    public ExampleSimulationProgram()
+    {
+        initialize();
+    }
+    /**
+     * Constructor to create an instance of this class.
+     * @param newDescriptor describes this program, useful for logging and debugging
+     */
+    public ExampleSimulationProgram(String newDescriptor)
+    {
+        descriptor = newDescriptor;
+        initialize();
+    }
+    /**
+     * Utility Constructor that allows your example simulation program to override default network address and port
+     * @param address network address to use
+     * @param port corresponding network port to use
+     */
+    public ExampleSimulationProgram(String address, int port)
+    {
+        disChannel.setNetworkAddress            (address);
+        disChannel.setNetworkPort               (port);
+        disChannel.setVerboseComments           (true);       // TODO rename library method to disambiguate CommentPDU
+                                                                            // TODO still seems really chatty... add silent mode?
+        disChannel.setVerboseDisNetworkInterface(true);  // Default false
+        disChannel.setVerbosePduRecorder        (true);       // default false
+        initialize();
+    }
+    
+    /** Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU
+     * @see initializeDisChannel
+     * @see initializeSimulationEntities */
+    private void initialize()
+    {
+        initializeDisChannel(); // must come first, uses PduFactory
+        
+        initializeSimulationEntities(); // set unchanging parameters
+        
+        disChannel.join(); // TODO further functionality expected
+        
+        String timeStepMessage = "Simulation timestep duration " + getSimulationTimeStepDuration() + " seconds";
+        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simulationTimeSeconds, DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_SIMULATION_TIMESTEP, timeStepMessage);
+        // additional constructor initialization can go here
+    }
+    
+    /** Initialize channel setup for OpenDis7 and report a test PDU */
+    private void initializeDisChannel()
+    {
+        if (disChannel == null)
+            disChannel = new DisChannel();
+        else
+        {
+            disChannel.printlnTRACE ("*** warning, duplicate invocation of initializeDisChannel() ignored");
+            return;
+        }
+        pduFactory     = disChannel.getPduFactory();
+        disChannel.setDescriptor(this.getClass().getSimpleName()); // ExampleSimulationProgram might be a superclass
+        disChannel.setUpNetworkInterface();
+        disChannel.printlnTRACE ("just checking: disChannel.getNetworkAddress()=" + disChannel.getNetworkAddress() +
+                                                         ", getNetworkPort()="    + disChannel.getNetworkPort());
+        disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().setVerbose(true); // sending and receipt
+        disChannel.printlnTRACE ("just checking: hasVerboseSending()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseSending() +
+                                              ", hasVerboseReceipt()=" + disChannel.getDisNetworkInterface().hasVerboseReceipt());
+        disChannel.getPduRecorder().setVerbose(true);
+
+        // TODO confirm whether recorder is explicitly started by programmer (or not)
+        
+//      disChannel.sendCommentPdu(VariableRecordType.OTHER, "DisThreadedNetworkInterface.initializeDisChannel() complete"); // hello channel, debug
+    }
+    
+    /** Get ready, get set... initialize simulation entities.  Who's who in the zoo?
+     */
+    public void initializeSimulationEntities()
+    {        
+        if (pduFactory == null)
+            pduFactory      = disChannel.getPduFactory();
+        entityStatePdu_1    = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
+        entityStatePdu_2    = pduFactory.makeEntityStatePdu();
+        firePdu_1a          = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
+        firePdu_1b          = pduFactory.makeFirePdu();
+        munitionDescriptor1 = new MunitionDescriptor();
+        
+        // Your model setup: define participants.  who's who in this zoo?
+        // Assuming you keep track of entity objects...  here is some support for for Entity 1.
+        
+        // PDU objects are already declared and instances created, so now set their values.
+        // who is who in our big zoo, sufficient for global participation if we need it
+        entityID_1.setSiteID(1).setApplicationID(2).setEntityID(3); // made-up example ID;
+        disChannel.addEntity(entityID_1);
+        
+        entityID_2.setSiteID(1).setApplicationID(2).setEntityID(4); // made-up example ID; 
+        disChannel.addEntity(entityID_2);
+        // TODO someday, use enumerations for sites as part of a SimulationManager object; e.g. is there a unique site triplet for MOVES Institute?
+
+        entityStatePdu_1.setEntityID(entityID_1);
+        entityStatePdu_1.setForceId(ForceID.FRIENDLY);
+        entityStatePdu_1.setEntityType(new _001Poseidon());       // note import statement above
+//      entityStatePdu_1.setMarking("Entity #1");
+        entityStatePdu_1.setEntityType(new edu.nps.moves.dis7.entities.usa.platform.air.MV22B()); // note import statement at top
+        entityStatePdu_1.setMarking("Entity #53");
+        entityStatePdu_1.getMarkingString(); // use Netbeans Debug breakpoint here to check left justified...
+
+        entityStatePdu_2.setEntityID(entityID_2);
+        entityStatePdu_2.setForceId(ForceID.OPPOSING);
+        entityStatePdu_2.setEntityType(new _002Triton()); // note import statement above
+        entityStatePdu_2.setMarking("Entity #2");
+
+        // TODO how should we customize this munition?  what are key parameters for your simulation? 
+        // more is needed here by scenario authors...
+        munitionDescriptor1.setQuantity(1);
+        firePdu_1a.setDescriptor(munitionDescriptor1).setRange(1000.0f);
+    }
+                 
+    /**
+     * This runSimulationLoops() method is for you, a customizable programmer-modifiable
+     * code block for defining and running a new simulation of interest.
+     * 
+     * Welcome! Other parts of this program handle bookkeeping and plumbing tasks so that
+     * you can focus on your model entities and activities.
+     * Expandable support includes DIS EntityStatePdu, FirePdu and CommentPdu all available for 
+     * modification and sending in a simulation loop.
+     * Continuous improvement efforts seek to make this program as easy and straightforward
+     * as possible for DIS simulationists to use and adapt.
+     * All of the other methods are setup, teardown and configuration that you may find
+     * interesting, even helpful, but don't really have to worry about.
+     */
+    @SuppressWarnings("SleepWhileInLoop") // yes we might do that
+    public void runSimulationLoops ()
+    {
+      try
+      {              
+        final int     SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT = 10; // be deliberate out there!  also avoid infinite loops.
+              int     simulationLoopCount = 0;        // variable, initialized at 0
+              boolean simulationComplete = false;     // sentinel variable as termination condition, are we done yet?
+        
+        // TODO reset Clock Time for today's date and timestamp to zero, providing consistent outputs for each simulation run
+        String timeMessage = "Simulation time " + simulationTimeSeconds + " at LocalDateTime " + LocalDateTime.now();
+        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simulationTimeSeconds, DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME, timeMessage);
+        // TODO replace enumeration with disChannel.COMMENTPDU_TIME
+        // TODO fix VariableRecordType.TIME_AMP_DATE_VALID
+        
+        // ===================================================================================================
+        // loop the simulation while allowed, programmer can set additional conditions to break out and finish
+        while (simulationLoopCount < SIMULATION_MAX_LOOP_COUNT)  // are we done yet?
+        {
+            simulationLoopCount++; // good practice: increment loop counter as first action in that loop
+            
+            // =============================================================================================
+            // * your own simulation code starts here! *****************************************************
+            // =============================================================================================
+            // movement in a circular fashion
+            double radius = 10.0;
+            double angle = simulationTimeSeconds * Math.PI / 180; 
+
+            double newX = radius * Math.cos(angle);
+            double newY = radius * Math.sin(angle);
+
+            entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setX(newX);
+            entityStatePdu_1.getEntityLocation().setY(newY);
+
+    // Print position for debugging purposes
+    System.out.println("Entity 1 position: X=" + newX + ", Y=" + newY);
+    
+            
+            
+            //  are there any other variables to modify at the beginning of your loop?
+            
+            // are your reading any DIS PDUs from the network?  check for them here
+            
+            // compute a track, update an ESPDU, whatever it is that your model is doing...
+
+            
+            // decide whether to fire, and then update the firePdu.  Hmmm, you might want a target to shoot at!
+            
+            // etc. etc. your code goes here for your simulation of interest
+                
+            // something happens between my simulation entities, la de da de da...
+            System.out.println ("... My simulation just did something, no really...");
+            System.out.flush(); // make sure this arrives to user even if other threads somehow become deadlocked
+            
+            
+            // make your reports: narrative code for CommentPdu here (set all to empty strings to avoid sending)
+            narrativeMessage1 = "MV3500 ExampleSimulationProgram";
+            narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() loop " + simulationLoopCount;
+            narrativeMessage3 = ""; // intentionally blank for testing
+
+            // your loop termination condition goes here
+            if (simulationLoopCount > MAX_LOOP_COUNT) // for example
+            {
+                simulationComplete = true;
+            }      
+            // =============================================================================================
+            // * your own simulation code is finished here! ************************************************
+            // =============================================================================================
+            
+            // staying synchronized with timestep: wait duration for elapsed time in this loop
+            // Thread.sleep needs a (long) parameter for milliseconds, which are clumsy to use sometimes
+            Thread.sleep((long)(getSimulationTimeStepDuration() * 1000)); // units of seconds * (1000 msec/sec) = milliseconds
+            System.out.println ("... [Pausing for " + getSimulationTimeStepDuration() + " seconds]");
+            
+            // OK now send the status PDUs for this loop, and then continue
+            System.out.println ("... sending PDUs of interest for simulation step " + simulationLoopCount + ", monitor loopback to confirm sent");
+            System.out.flush();
+            
+            // TODO set timesteps in PDUs
+            
+            sendAllPdusForLoopTimestep(simulationTimeSeconds,
+                                       entityStatePdu_1, 
+                                            firePdu_1a, 
+                                         DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_APPLICATION_STATUS, 
+                                           narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
+            disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simulationTimeSeconds, entityStatePdu_2); // me too i.e. 2!
+            
+            System.out.println ("... [PDUs of interest successfully sent for this loop]");
+            System.out.flush();
+            
+            // ===============================
+            // current loop now finished, check whether to terminate if simulation complete, otherwise continue
+            if (simulationComplete || (simulationLoopCount > 10000)) // for example; including fail-safe condition is good
+            {
+                System.out.println ("... [loop termination condition met, simulationComplete=" + simulationComplete + "]"); // ", final loopCount=" + loopCount + 
+                System.out.flush();
+                break;
+            }
+            simulationTimeSeconds += getSimulationTimeStepDuration(); // good practice: increment simulationTime as lastst action in that loop
+                    
+        }   // end of simulation loop, continue until done
+        // ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================// ===================================================================================================
+
+        narrativeMessage2 = "runSimulation() completed successfully"; // all done, so tell everyone else on the channel
+        // TODO better javadoc needs to be autogenerated for VariableRecordType enumerations
+        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(DisChannel.COMMENTPDU_NARRATIVE, narrativeMessage1, narrativeMessage2, narrativeMessage3);
+        System.out.println ("... [final=completion CommentPdu successfully sent for simulation]");
+        
+//        disChannel.getPduRecorder(). TODO record XML as well
+        disChannel.leave(); // embedded SimulationManager is expected to send appropriate PDUs for entity, application shutdown
+      } 
+      catch (InterruptedException iex) // handle any exception that your code might choose to provoke!
+      {
+        Logger.getLogger(ExampleSimulationProgram.class.getSimpleName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, iex);
+      }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Send EntityState, Fire, Comment PDUs that got updated for this loop, reflecting state of current simulation timestep.
+     * @param simTimeSeconds simulation time in second, applied to PDU as timestamp
+     * @param entityStatePdu the ESPDU to send, if any
+     * @param firePdu        the FirePDU to send, if any
+     * @param commentType    enumeration value describing purpose of the narrative comment PDU
+     * @param comments       String array of narrative comments
+     * @see DisChannel
+//   * @see DisTime // TODO find renamed version
+     * @see <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/javaOO/arguments.html" target="_blank">Passing Information to a Method or a Constructor</a> Arbitrary Number of Arguments
+     */
+    public void sendAllPdusForLoopTimestep(double simTimeSeconds,
+                                   EntityStatePdu entityStatePdu,
+                                          FirePdu firePdu,
+                               VariableRecordType commentType,
+                                     // vararg... variable-length set of String comments can optionally follow
+                                        String... comments)
+    {
+        if (entityStatePdu != null)
+            disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simTimeSeconds, entityStatePdu);
+            
+        if (firePdu != null)
+            disChannel.sendSinglePdu(simTimeSeconds, firePdu); // bang
+        
+        disChannel.sendCommentPdu(simTimeSeconds, commentType, comments); // empty comments are filtered
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Initial execution via main() method: handle args array of command-line initialization (CLI) arguments here
+     * @param args command-line parameters: network address and port
+     */
+    protected void handleArguments (String[] args)
+    {
+        // initial execution: handle args array of initialization arguments here
+        if (args.length == 2) 
+        {
+            if ((args[0] != null) && !args[0].isEmpty())
+                thisProgram.disChannel.setNetworkAddress(args[0]);
+            if ((args[1] != null) && !args[1].isEmpty())
+                thisProgram.disChannel.setNetworkPort(Integer.parseInt(args[1]));
+        }
+        else if (args.length != 0) 
+        {
+            System.err.println("Usage: " + thisProgram.getClass().getSimpleName() + " [address port]");
+            System.exit(-1);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Get simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network interface, used in trace statements
+     * @return simple descriptor name
+     */
+    public String getDescriptor() {
+        return descriptor;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Set new simple descriptor (such as parent class name) for this network interface, used in trace statements
+     * @param newDescriptor simple descriptor name for this interface
+     */
+    public void setDescriptor(String newDescriptor) {
+        if (newDescriptor == null)
+            newDescriptor = "";
+        this.descriptor = newDescriptor;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * parameter accessor method
+     * @return the simulationTimeStepDuration in seconds
+     */
+    public double getSimulationTimeStepDuration() {
+        return simulationTimeStepDuration;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * parameter accessor method
+     * @param timeStepDurationSeconds the simulationTimeStepDuration in seconds to set
+     */
+    public void setSimulationTimeStepDuration(double timeStepDurationSeconds) {
+        this.simulationTimeStepDuration = timeStepDurationSeconds;
+    }
+    
+    /** Locally instantiable copy of program, can be subclassed. */
+    protected static ExampleSimulationProgram thisProgram;
+  
+    /**
+     * Main method is first executed when a program instance is loaded.
+     * @see <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted/application/index.html" target="_blank">Java Tutorials: A Closer Look at the "Hello World!" Application</a>
+     * @param args command-line parameters: network address and port.
+     *    Command-line arguments are an array of optional String parameters that are passed from execution environment during invocation
+     */
+    public static void main(String[] args)
+    {
+        thisProgram = new ExampleSimulationProgram("test constructor"); // create instance of self within static main() method
+        
+        thisProgram.disChannel.printlnTRACE("main() started...");
+        
+        thisProgram.handleArguments(args); // process any command-line invocation arguments
+
+        thisProgram.runSimulationLoops(); // ... your simulation execution code goes in there ...
+        
+        thisProgram.disChannel.tearDownNetworkInterface(); // make sure no processes are left lingering
+        
+        thisProgram.disChannel.printlnTRACE("complete."); // report successful completion
+        
+        System.exit(0); // ensure all threads and sockets released
+    }
+}
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/README.md b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6e0e0c3a625afa84214a656281af59f2977b9be5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+## Homework 3: Example Simulation Recording using OpenDIS Network Streams
+
+<!-- Viewable at https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/blob/master/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/README.md -->
+
+### Assignment
+
+1. Adapt the functionality for [OpenDIS ExampleSimulationProgram](../../../../examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/ExampleSimulationProgram.java), modifying provided code
+2. Experiment with the enumeration values that set up each entity and PDU.  What works for you?  What makes sense for your future work?
+    I added movement to the simulation.
+3. Adapt or replace the UML diagrams to describe what you have going on.
+4. Record, save and replay your result stream using [PduRecorder](https://savage.nps.edu/opendis7-java/javadoc/edu/nps/moves/dis7/utilities/stream/PduRecorder.html) or [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org)
+   * see local [assignments/src/pduLog](../../../pduLog) subdirectory for latest opendis log files
+   * Coming soon, we will also (again have) [X3D-Edit](https://savage.nps.edu/X3D-Edit) for DIS stream recording/replay
+5. Observe good-practice conventions in the [assignments README](../../../README.md) and [current-course README](../README.md) instructions.
+
+This assignment  presents a Problem Prototyping opportunity.
+While some minimal functionality is expected, the general outline of
+a networking problem and proposed solution holds great interest.
+Think of it as warmup preparation for your future work.
+
+
+For assignment 3 I implemented random movement.
+
+
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/package-info.java b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/package-info.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a58b235b2f5d29cdfeeb6d305d4a180a9f904f69
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Matiski/package-info.java
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+/**
+ * Final project assignments supporting the NPS MOVES MV3500 Networked Graphics course.
+ * 
+ * @see <a href="https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/-/tree/master/assignments" target="_blank">networkedGraphicsMV3500 assignments</a>
+ * @see java.lang.Package
+ * @see <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/22095487/why-is-package-info-java-useful" target="_blank">StackOverflow: why-is-package-info-java-useful</a>
+ * @see <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/624422/how-do-i-document-packages-in-java" target="_blank">StackOverflow: how-do-i-document-packages-in-java</a>
+ */
+
+package MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember.homework3.Matiski;
diff --git a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Smith/ExampleSimulationProgram.java b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Smith/ExampleSimulationProgram.java
index 26419da18ec013dfd0790866944c8d64b44c0020..7f39bed923eb77908c40b639072c7595f8c0168e 100644
--- a/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Smith/ExampleSimulationProgram.java
+++ b/assignments/src/MV3500Cohort2024JulySeptember/homework3/Smith/ExampleSimulationProgram.java
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ public class ExampleSimulationProgram {
 
     // Constants for the Battleship game
     private static final int GRID_SIZE = 10; // 10x10 grid for Battleship
-    private static final int MAX_TURNS = 100; // Limit turns to avoid infinite games
+    private static final int MAX_TURNS = 200; // Limit turns to avoid infinite games
 
     // Grids for each player
     private char[][] player1Grid = new char[GRID_SIZE][GRID_SIZE];
@@ -32,11 +32,29 @@ public class ExampleSimulationProgram {
 
     // DIS utilities
     private String descriptor = this.getClass().getSimpleName();
+    /**
+     * DIS Channel to output to
+     */
     protected DisChannel disChannel;
-    protected PduFactory pduFactory;
-    protected CommentPdu gridStatusPdu;
-    protected FirePdu firePduPlayer1;
-    protected FirePdu firePduPlayer2;
+    /**
+     * PDU generator
+     */
+    protected PduFactory pduFactory; //
+    /**
+     * Grid Status updating PDU
+     */
+    protected CommentPdu gridStatusPdu; // 
+    /**
+     * Player 1 PDU
+     */
+    protected FirePdu firePduPlayer1; // 
+    /**
+     * Player 2 PDU
+     */
+    protected FirePdu firePduPlayer2;  // 
+    /**
+     * Munition Descriptor
+     */    
     protected MunitionDescriptor munitionDescriptor1 = new MunitionDescriptor();
 
     // Simulation time settings
diff --git a/examples/nbproject/project.xml b/examples/nbproject/project.xml
index d7c8e3fd3bc7ee7e746750956a36a82fa1034338..bd4589c403c0307b9edb0d25126b2a5fe03ae4bf 100644
--- a/examples/nbproject/project.xml
+++ b/examples/nbproject/project.xml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
     <configuration>
         <data xmlns="http://www.netbeans.org/ns/j2se-project/3">
             <name>Networked Graphics MV3500 examples</name>
+            <explicit-platform explicit-source-supported="true"/>
             <source-roots>
                 <root id="src.dir"/>
                 <root id="src.src.dir"/>