Intranet-based decision support for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Aviation Combat Element

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Authors
LeMay, Malcolm B.
Subjects
Intranet
Marine Ground Task Force (MAGTF)
Air Combat Element (ACE)
Intranet-based decision support
Advisors
Sridhar, Suresh
Frew, Barry
Date of Issue
1997-09
Date
September 1998
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Information technology can be an effective force multiplier for the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Through the use of Intranet-based decision support, internet technology can be leveraged to improve the decision support and information processes of the ACE. This thesis reviews the objectives of Intranet-based decision support and provides a methodology to follow for implementing Intranet-based decision support for the ACE. The methodology combines systems development life cycle (SDLC) practices, command and control theory, an organizational analysis of the ACE, and prototyping to achieve Intranet-based decision support. The results from a process analysis are evaluated to select suitable processes for migration to Intranet-based decision support. Prototype development involves coding approximately 100 software files in Cold Fusion. As part of the prototyping process, comments from fleet-based Marines are collected and incorporated in the prototype when possible. The methodology developed for this project could be used for other MAGTF related Intranet-based decision support systems.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Department of Systems Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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Format
ix, 215 p.;28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.
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