Optimizing logistics support for Ballistic Missile Defense ships in sixth fleet
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Authors
Alarcon, Julio A.
Boston, Timothy J.
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AEGIS
Ballistic Missile Defense
Sixth Fleet
Optimization
Modeling
Ballistic Missile Defense
Sixth Fleet
Optimization
Modeling
Advisors
DeGrange, Walter
Apte, Aruna
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2013-12
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Dec-13
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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This research analyzes the optimal and most cost-efficient stationing of critical ship parts that will directly support Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) ships deployed and stationed in Europe. The goal is to inform and recommend to decision-makers where and how many critical parts should be staged to best support the operational readiness of BMD ships on European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missions. To effectively accomplish this task, the research analyzes eight high-demand, high-dollar value spares that are forward-staged in Sigonella, Italy. Through modeling and simulation, we determine the most effective method to optimize ship readiness in a cost-constrained environment.
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Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.