A linear programming model for use in engineering force requirements planning.

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Authors
Kitts, Richard Arnold
Subjects
linear programming
engineer force requirements
Advisors
McMasters, Alan W.
Date of Issue
1970-09
Date
September 1970
Publisher
Monterey, California ; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Current force planning methodology for determining the proper level, mix, and balance of U.S. Army Engineer Forces required to support theater level military operations is examined and a linear programming model is described for use in the planning process. The structure of the linear programming model and feasible ways to derive required parameter values are explained in detail. A test problem and results obtained using the linear programming model are presented to amplify the explanations and to provide a basis for further evaluation and analysis. Alternate model formulation for solving minimum force, minimum cost, or maximum productivity theater force objectives, and extensions for applications of the model in force development and analysis activities are described.
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Operations Analysis
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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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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