The cost of a KIA.
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Authors
Coleman, Alton Hugh
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Peterson, C. A.
Date of Issue
1969-10
Date
October 1969
Publisher
Monterey, California. U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This study presents, discusses, and offers a solution to the problem od estimating the cost of a KIA. The different aspects of life valuation are discussed in terms of losses that result to both the military and society in general when a soldier is killed. These losses are further identified as to whether they fall into one or two categories, tangible or intangible. Although the study is mainly concerned with the tangible losses, a procedure is offered that will ensure inclusion of the intangible losses in the overall cost of a KIA. For the tangible losses, a mathematical model is developed for computing the economic loss of both an officer and enlisted KIA to society and to the military. The use of the model is demonstrated by way of three examples, the first of which determines the cost of an "average" KIA and the remaining two determine the upper and low cost bounds. A limited sensitivity analysis is conducted on the model and the results and the impact of the analysis is presented. The study concludes with how the model can best be used by Department of Defense decision makers.
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Department of Operations Research
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.