Discussion of a Local Area Network for the Marine Corps Infantry Battalion.
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Authors
Gawler, William C.,Jr.
Subjects
distributed data processing
local area network
microcomputer
management control
local area network
microcomputer
management control
Advisors
Schneidewind, Norman F.
Bonsper, Donald E.
Date of Issue
1987-03
Date
March 1985
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
This paper discusses the possibility of implementing a
Local Area Network (LAN) within the Marine Corps Infantry
Battalion. The idea of a LAN is proposed as an automated
alternative to the status quo. As a mechanism of Distributed
Data Processing (DDP) , the LAN is used to highlight one
possible migration path along which the Battalion Consolidated
Administration Center (BCAC) concept may evolve
technologically. Current problems and functional requirements
are identified and they provide the foundation upon
which the LAN topology is based. Implementation guidelines
and related issues are included in the discussion. A LAN
benefits-analysis is presented in order to demonstrate
obtainable productivity gains in dollar terms. Finally,
this thesis should stimulate thought for developing a
Battalion-Regiment-Division network and illuminate the
feasibility of automating other battalion-like units within
the Marine Corps.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
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.